Andrija Mandic
Montenegrin Parties Revamp Political Scene Ahead of Elections
Democratic Front MPs at a Montenegrin parliament session in Podgorica. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
They said on Saturday that pro-Serbian politicians Andrija Mandic and Milan Knezevic's New Serbian Democracy and Democratic People's Party will go to polls as a coalition, while Nebojsa Medojevic's Movement for Changes will compete on its own.
Defence to Offer ‘Secret Files’ Evidence in Montenegro ‘Coup Plot’ Retrial
Democratic Front leaders Milan Knezevic (L) and Andrija Mandic (R) at a pre-election rally in Podgorica, Montenegro in March. Photo: EPA-EFE/BORIS PEJOVIC
Defence lawyer Miroje Jovanovic asked the court to separate the proceedings against Mandic, Knezevic and Mandic's driver Mihailo Cadjenovic from the other ten defendants as the secret files apparently do not relate to them.
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
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’s Ruling Majority Eyes Defeating Djukanovic in Presidential Poll
Presidential candidates Andrija Mandic and Milo Djukanovic billboards in Podgorica, Montenegro. Photo: BIRN/Samir Kajosevic
Montenegro’s Former Ruling Parties Unveil Plans for New Govt
Members of the former ruling majority in Montenegro's parliament. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
The coalition government collapsed on February 4 after parliament backed a vote of no-confidence called by the ruling Black on White bloc and opposition parties.
Pressure Rises Within Montenegro’s Crumbling Govt for Early Polls
Montenegrin parliament session in Podgorica. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
One of the Democratic Front leaders, Andrija Mandic, on Thursday said the current crisis should be solved within the ruling majority, warning that the opposition and former ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, shouldn't be allowed back into control.
Montenegro Opposition Abandons No-Confidence Vote, Demands Early Elections
Montenegrin opposition MPs at a parliamentary session. Photo: Parliament of Montenegro
The no-confidence motion was proposed to parliament on November 30 by all 40 opposition MPs, but the opposition withdrew it before the vote, due in parliament on Monday.
Montenegro Investigated Belivuk Crime Gang, Katnic Insists
Montenegrin Special State Prosecutor Milivoje Katnic on the press conference. Photo: PR Centar
During a parliamentary session, Katnic responded to allegations that the criminal group had enjoyed the support of former officials in Montenegro before the change of government there.
Montenegrin President’s Party Defeated in his Hometown Niksic
Democratic Front supporters celebrate their election win in Niksic, Montenegro. Photo: For the Future of Niksic
In the elections in Nikisic, the three blocs comprising the current ruling majority in parliament won 23 of the 41 seats in the assembly. The For the European Niksic coalition, led by the Djukanovic's DPS, won 18.