Serbian watchdog demands police chief recusal in election-related operations

The Belgrade Centre for Security Policy's Integrity Network has formally requested that Serbia's Interior Minister Ivica Dačić and Police Director Dragan Vasiljević step aside from commanding police in election-related proceedings, citing potential conflicts of interest. This is a domestic political development amid ongoing electoral tensions, with the watchdog alleging undue political influence over law enforcement. The request is non-binding and its impact depends on whether authorities comply.