(It appears the "Tunisia voting system" has gone global.)
5 February 2011 Last updated at 18:01 ET
Mass protest in Serbian capital to demand early polls
by
BBC
The Serbian capital Belgrade has seen its biggest anti-government protest in years as thousands of disenchanted Serbs demanded early elections.
At least 55,000 people turned out in front of parliament after the opposition Serbian Progressive Party called the rally.
Party leader Tomislav Nikolic gave the government two months to call polls or face a civil disobedience campaign.
Serbia's economic woes have continued as it moves towards EU membership.
There is rising discontent over high prices, low salaries and a stalled economy.
Clearly referring to events in Egypt and Tunisia, Mr Nikolic told the protesters:
"Elsewhere in the world people are telling governments they should listen to the people.
"I know you are disenchanted and bitter over this dishonest government which is tormenting you. Let us torment government instead."
(COMMENT: sure sounds "tea party"-ish too me.)
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