The Bribery Business
Survey says it’s not just cash anymore.
Elections are just weeks away in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Montenegro, which means it’s bribery season in the Balkans. Foul play at the polls has long been the norm in Southeastern Europe, and new research confirms the broad scope of illegal electoral tactics.
In Serbia’s spring elections, nearly 20 percent of voters were offered bribes in exchange for votes, according to a new survey compiled by the UN Development Program in Serbia and the Taylor Nelson Sofres Medium Gallup group. And if that figure is any reasonable indication, voters in BiH and Montenegro can expect fatter wallets this fall.
“One hundred KM (US $66) is what we hear” said BiH Central Election Commission spokesperson Muvera Vulović. “One hundred KM per vote, but it’s only hearsay. Only what’s reported in the media.”
Write a comment