WEB-SERBIA-VOTE

Boris Tadic secured another term as Serbia's president after a closely contested election against Tomislav Nikolic. Tadic's victory was celebrated by his supporters and is seen as a step towards strengthening Serbia's ties with the European Union. The election results were peaceful, contrary to fears of unrest. A significant issue on the agenda is the status of Kosovo, which has been under UN administration and is expected to declare independence following the election.

What was the significance of the election results for Serbia's relationship with the European Union?

What concerns were raised regarding Kosovo in the aftermath of the election?