Former Serbian ultranationalist known as the ‘undertaker’ wins country’s presidency

The outcome was a sign of the fading allure of the EU, which is plagued by a
debt crisis, and voter discontent with Serbia’s weak economy.

However, European leaders said they expected Belgrade to continue its
rehabilitation by implementing reforms required for accession to the EU.

Mr Nikolic has not cut off ties to the Kremlin but he promised to maintain
progress on the EU bid. “Serbia will not turn away from the European
path,” he said.

Timothy Ash, global head of emerging-market research at the Royal Bank of
Scotland, said voters support for pro-European policies would keep the new
president in check. “Nikolic will, I think, be eager to prove – both to
the electorate and the international community – that he and (his party) are
now ready to govern, in a moderate manner,” he said.

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