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Serbia's parliament -"The interference may now even push undecided voters in precisely the opposite direction to what was intended" (Photo: Konrad Zielinski)

Another unhappy Balkan chapter

Perhaps they felt that the ends justified the means, or rather that the stakes made it worthwhile. After all, it matters a great deal to the European Union whether Serbia embraces the prospect of a European future or turns a cold shoulder to the West and looks north and east to the Russian Bear, her traditional partner and mentor. The Serbs themselves will address this matter on Sunday, 3rd February, when the second round of their presidential election takes place.

The first round, held...

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Serbia's parliament -"The interference may now even push undecided voters in precisely the opposite direction to what was intended" (Photo: Konrad Zielinski)

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