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It is the first definitive electoral personal defeat of Djukanovi since his entry into state politics in February 1991.
Djukanovi was defeated in the first round of the presidential elections in 1997, but emerged as winner in the second.
Djukanovi received the unanimous support of the DPS Main Board for this new candidacy at the session held on February 24.
Analysis: "Milatović has a historical role; if he fails, he will bear responsibility"
That victory, Bei claims, signifies a change of elite and a change of generations.
"I hope that all the negative aspects of the DPS rule will disappear, and that those concerning economic topics, the European Union and the rule of law will be strengthened," said Bei.
End of the Djukanovic Era: Montenegro has a New President
Montenegro is likely to have a new president after the sociological institute CeMI predicted 60.1% of the vote for Jakov Milatovic, the former economy minister, over incumbent Milo Djukanovic.
Era Ends in Montenegro as Djukanovic Loses Presidential Election
Presidential candidate and incumbent President Milo Djukanovic at the polling station in Podgorica. Photo: EPA-EFE/BORIS PEJOVIC
The longest-serving leader in Europe lost the presidential elections by a large margin to 36-year-old political rookie and Europe Now candidate Jakov Milatovic.
Milatović - the new president of Montenegro; Podgorica celebrates VIDEO
Latest data; CeMi: Milatovi won 60 percent of the vote
According to the Centre for Monitoring and Research (CEMI), which published its preliminary results of the run-off presidential election in Montenegro, the candidate of the "Europe Now!" movement, Jakov Milatovic, won 60 percent of the vote based on 98 percent of the votes processed so far.
Djukanovic Eyes Diaspora Vote as Last Resort to Stay in Power
A woman walks past campaign billboards for Presidential candidates Milo Djukanovic and Jakov Milatovic in Podgorica, Montenegro. Photo: EPA-EFE/BORIS PEJOVIC
Montenegrin Police Director in Firing Line After Deputy Arrested
Montenegrin Interior Minister Filip Adzic (left) and police director Zoran Brdjanin (centre) at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On March 22, the police force's assistant director, Dejan Knezevic, was arrested on the orders of the Special State Prosecutor's Office for allegedly setting up a criminal organisation.
24 years since the NATO attack; Growing number of people gather in Sombor PHOTO/VIDEO
In Serbia, the Day of Remembrance for those killed in NATO aggression is being celebrated, and the central manifestation, which will be attended by the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vui, is being held in Sombor. During 78 days, roads, commercial facilities, health facilities, media houses, monuments and military facilities were severely damaged.
Montenegro President Courts Minorities to Stave off Election Defeat
Montenegro's everlasting-seeming leader Milo Djukanovic will try to mobilize the important minority vote to prevent his likely loss in the second round of presidential elections.
Montenegro’s President Djukanovic Eyes Likely Defeat in Run-off Vote
Europe Now candidate Jakov Milatovic casts his ballot during the first round of presidential elections in Podgorica. Photo: EPA-EFE/BORIS PEJOVIC
Milatović's first address: I will send Milo into political retirement
The candidate of the Europe Now Movement, Jakov Milatovi, who made it to the second round of the presidential elections in Montenegro, announced tonight that he will defeat Milo Djukanovi.
First election results: Djukanović 35.3, Milatović 28.8, Mandić 19.4
542,154 voters have the right to vote, who choose between seven presidential candidates.
Montenegro 2023: Deciding between the Past and the Future
On 19 March 2023, presidential election will be held in Montenegro for the eighth time since the introduction of the multi-party system in this country and for the fourth time since its independence was proclaimed in 2006. 542,154 voters will be eligible to give a vote. The president of Montenegro is elected in a single national-wide constituency based on the two-round system.
Montenegro Ruling Blocs Appeal to Court Against President’s Election Call
Montenegrin parliament session in Podgorica. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
In their appeal to the Constitutional Court, the ruling majority of 41 MPs in the 81-seat parliament claimed that Djukanovic had violated the constitution.
Ballot boxes to be set up in 15 more countries
The Supreme Election Board (YSK) has announced that ballot boxes will be established in 15 more countries in the elections to be held on May 14, YSK President Ahmet Yener has announced.
YSK decided to set up ballot boxes in 21 overseas representations in 15 countries, in which Turkish citizens did not cast vote in previous polls.