Over 130,000 citizens of Serbia identified as Roma in the last census, but their political influence has not been realized, leading to a call for concrete political representation in the upcoming elections on October 25. This number is definitively an understatement, as in most censuses where Roma tend not to state their ethinicity.

The article emphasizes the need for Roma voters to demand specific commitments from political parties regarding employment, education, healthcare, and anti-discrimination measures, rather than vague promises.

The legitimacy of Roma political representation is questioned, highlighting the importance of authentic minority lists versus candidates from larger parties, and the need for accountability post-elections.

• Romi pred istorijskom šansom: jedan glas, jedan mandat – ili će ponovo politički glasati za tuđe interese? In: Rom Info Media.10.09.2026. https://rominfomedia.rs/2026/09/10/romi-pred-istorijskom-sansom-jedan-glas-jedan-mandat-ili-ce-ponovo-politicki-glasati-za-tudje-interese/