Serbian opposition calls for elections
KRUSEVAC, Serbia, June 29 (UPI) -- The leaders of Serbia's opposition parties say early parliamentary elections are needed to solve the many problems facing their country. <http://www.upi.com/topic/Tomislav_Nikolic/> Tomislav Nikolic, leader of the SerbProgressive Party, told a rally in Krusevac that "Serbia has been moving backwards over the last year," Serbian broadcaster B92 reported Tuesday. "We are not asking to rule," Nikolic said. "We are asking for <http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/06/29/Serbian-opposition-calls-for-elections/UPI-52661277818815/> elections." He said opposition parties will soon begin a new campaign to press for early elections. <http://www.upi.com/topic/Velimir_Ilic/> Velimir Ilic, the leader of New Serbia, said the current government is "moving away from Europe." Ilic said the solution to the country's high unemployment rate and poverty is a new <http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/06/29/Serbian-opposition-calls-for-elections/UPI-52661277818815/> government that would create a strong and organized Serbia. Nearly 10,000 people from all parts of the country traveled to Krusevac to attend the Monday rally. http://www.upi.com/Top_News/International/2010/06/29/Serbian-opposition-calls-for-elections/UPI-52661277818815/ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]