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The article investigates the perceptions of clientelism in Serbia and the factors that shape these perceptions.

February 22, 2026Open Access

Under pressure: the politics of clientelism and coercion in Serbia

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The article investigates the perceptions of clientelism in Serbia and the factors that shape these perceptions.
Utilized original survey data collected in 2024
Analyzed employment status and regional differences
Examined the influence of political alignment on perceptions
Explored the interaction between voting behavior and regions
Higher awareness of clientelist exchanges found in Belgrade and Vojvodina compared to Central and Southern Serbia
Strong partisan effects observed among respondents who did not disclose their voting preference
Perceived coercion levels similar among opposition voters and non-disclosers in the South
Variations in political and economic competition affect coercive clientelism

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This article examines clientelism in Serbia, revealing regional and political influences on perceptions and coercion.

Valentina Petrovic (2025) studied this question.

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