"DSS to boycott first round of presidential elections"

The DSS will most probably boycott the first round of presidential elections on January 20. Daily Blic made the claims, quoting sources within the governing coalition. "DSS to boycott first round of presidential elections" The biggest problem facing Prime Minister Vojislav Kostunica’s party is deciding whether to back New Serbia leader Velimir Ilic, particularly as the party is also seriously considering supporting Boris Tadic in the second round, claims the daily. The Democratic Party of Serbia's (DSS) initial reaction to presidential elections being called against their wishes for the decision to be postponed until after December 19, was to call for the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker Oliver Dulic. However, the Democratic Party’s (DS) angry response that Dulic’s dismissal would constitute a collapse of the governing coalition, appears to have cooled passions somewhat. According to Blic, proper talks will resume upon Kostunica’s return from New York where he will attend the UN Security Council session next week. Coalition in crisis? Kostunica, Djelic in cabinet session (Tanjug)

"DSS to boycott first round of presidential elections"

The biggest problem facing Prime Minister Vojislav Koštunica’s party is deciding whether to back New Serbia leader Velimir Ilić, particularly as the party is also seriously considering supporting Boris Tadić in the second round, claims the daily.

The Democratic Party of Serbia's (DSS) initial reaction to presidential elections being called against their wishes for the decision to be postponed until after December 19, was to call for the resignation of Parliamentary Speaker Oliver Dulić.

However, the Democratic Party’s (DS) angry response that Dulić’s dismissal would constitute a collapse of the governing coalition, appears to have cooled passions somewhat.

According to Blic, proper talks will resume upon Koštunica’s return from New York where he will attend the UN Security Council session next week.