Dritan Abazović
Abazovic Promises Montenegro’s New Govt Will Hold Elections in 2023
Montenegrin Prime Minister-designate Dritan Abazovic at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Abazovic said that the mandate of his government will be one year, and that its main task will be to prepare state institutions for next spring's early elections.
Montenegro Closer to Early Elections as Govt Negotiations Falter
Montenegrin Prime Minister-Designate Dritan Abazovic in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
Nikolic said that a new minority government must be formed by next week, and the negotiations were taking too long.
Montenegrin Deputy PM’s Push to Penalize ‘Fake News’ Condemned
Montenegrin Deputy Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic at a press conference. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On March 2, the leader of Black on White, the smallest bloc in the former ruling coalition, was proposed as prime minister-designate after he announced the formation of a new minority government.
Montenegro Govt Criticized for Again Delaying Russia Sanctions
Montenegrin Government session in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
An MP for the largest opposition party, the former ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, Milos Nikolic, accused the government of ruining the country's reputation.
Democrats: "Abazovic stands behind it"; "He owes us an apology"
The man who called for protests was detained last night, but was released without delay after the prosecutor stated that there were no elements of a crime in the procedure.
Democrats, however, warn that Abazovic is abusing his position, trying to intimidate citizens.
Djukanovic Seeks Influence Over New Montenegro Govt, Analysts Warn
Black on White bloc leader Dritan Abazovic (left) and Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic (right) at a conference in Budva. Photo: Atlantic Council of Montenegro
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"Regardless of all the events in the last days, we hope that Becic will have a chance to talk and not be replaced... If case of his dismissal, I think that the chances for an agreement have been reduced and tensions are still waiting for us," Knezevic said for TV Prva.
Political crisis in Montenegro; Police on the streets
On the two extraordinary sessions, MPs will decide separately, first on shortening the mandate of the parliament, which was proposed by the government, and then on distrust in the current executive power, which was initiated by the opposition and Dritan Abazovic's 'In Black and White' coalition.
Montenegro Civic Activists Quit Anti-Graft Council as Govt Crisis Worsens
Montenegro's Deputy MP Dritan Abazovic (right) and Vanja Calovic Markovic (left) at a press conference in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
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.