Serbia’s 6.5 million voters go to the polls(前往投票) on 25 October in a watershed(转折点；分水岭) parliamentary election characterised by civil unrest, a new political landscape, allegations of irregularities(违规行为；不规范之处), an uncertain outcome and the potential of far-reaching consequences(深远的影响).
10月25日，塞尔维亚650万选民将走向投票站，这场议会选举具有转折意义：社会动荡、全新的政治格局、违规指控、结果难料，还可能带来深远影响。
Here is a brief guide to(简要指南) the key issues.
以下是对关键议题的简要梳理。
What is the story and why does it matter?
事情的来龙去脉是什么？为何重要？
Two events frame(为……定基调；框定) this election. The first was the collapse of the Novi Sad railway station canopy in November 2024, which killed 16 people and uncovered massive government and institutional corruption, setting off two years of anti-government protests.(第一件是2024年11月诺维萨德火车站顶棚坍塌，造成16人死亡，揭露出政府和制度层面的严重腐败，由此引发长达两年的反政府抗议。)
有两件事为这次选举定下了基调。第一件是2024年11月诺维萨德火车站顶棚坍塌，造成16人死亡，并揭露出政府和制度层面的严重腐败，由此引发长达两年的反政府抗议。
Who are the key players and parties?
关键人物和政党有哪些？
What is the likely outcome and when will we know it?
可能的结果是什么？何时能见分晓？
What might be the consequences?
可能带来哪些后果？