EU congratulates Nikolić in statement gaffe

Several hours before the polling stations closed in Serbia, statements of top EU officials were released congratulating Tomislav Nikolić.

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Several hours before the polling stations closed in Serbia, statements of top EU officials were released congratulating Tomislav Nikolic. The statement, mistakenly published before the polls closed and election results were known, said that European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and EC President Jose Maunel Barroso congratulated Serbia's new president, Tomislav Nikolic, on his victory. EU congratulates Nikolic in statement gaffe The statement was quickly withdrawn, while a correction was released half an hour later. Serbians today voted in the second round of presidential elections, choosing between Nikolic and his rival, DS leader Boris Tadic. Early results showed that Sunday's runoff was a close race, and gave Nikolic advantage. (A screenshot of the EU statement) B92

EU congratulates Nikolić in statement gaffe

The statement was quickly withdrawn, while a correction was released half an hour later.

Serbians today voted in the second round of presidential elections, choosing between Nikolić and his rival, DS leader Boris Tadić.

Early results showed that Sunday's runoff was a close race, and gave Nikolić advantage.

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