59% of respondents were satisfied (mostly + fully) with the effectiveness of the REC in election dispute resolution, which is consistent with the findings obtained in terms of trust in this institution. Just over one in five citizens (22%) were not satisfied with the efficiency of the REC. The strongest and clearest distinction in the answers can be seen when cross-referencing this question with the country's direction because it can be seen that citizens who say Serbia is moving in the right direction are more satisfied REC’s efficiency in election dispute resolution, and vice versa. Also, citizens living in intolerable or hardly tolerable circumstances are predominant in the group of citizens who maintain that the REC is inefficient in resolving electoral disputes. Chart 4.3.8.2. Efficiency of the Republic Electoral Commission (in %) 19 6 Not efficient at all 16 Mostly inefficient Mostly efficient 14 Completely efficient DNK, Cannot tell 45 What are the reasons for the REC’s inefficiency in resolving election disputes, taking into consideration only the answers from those citizens who previously stated that the REC is inefficient? Two-thirds of citizens (64%) quoted political reasons and said the REC is not efficient because of political influence. One fifth of citizens (22%) are of the position that the REC as a body lacks the will to react, while all other reasons take up 5% (such as short deadlines for dispute resolution) or under 5% (difficulties in collecting evidence and low capacity). Chart 4.3.8.3. Reasons for the inefficiency of the Republic Electoral Commission (in %, of the citizens who said it was inefficient) 64 22 5 Due to political interference Due to lack of will to react 3 2 Due to lack of Due to difficulties Due to lack of suffcient time in collecting capacities available evidence 4 DNK, Cannot tell 66