Politics of Montenegro

Montenegro: Parliament Approves New Pro-NATO Government

BELGRADE - Montenegrin lawmakers have approved a new pro-NATO government led by Prime Minister Dusko Markovic, a former head of intelligence and a close ally of longtime leader Milo Djukanovic.

The vote on November 28 came as Markovic pledged that his government would complete, by the end of 2017, the years-long process of Montenegro's integration into NATO.

Montenegro Opposition Slam Coup Plotter's 'Witness' Status in Court

In a statement released Thursday Montenegro's opposition — made up of a coalition of parties — slammed the court's decision and said that proved that the alleged "coup" was staged by the authorities to ensure Djukanovic's Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, won the October 16 general election.

Montenegro: Close Djukanovic Ally Named As New Prime Minister

Photo: RTS

BELGRADE - Montenegro's president has named a former head of intelligence as the prime minister-designate who will try to form a new government.

Dusko Markovic is also the deputy leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists and one of the most trusted allies of Milo Djukanovic, the outgoing prime minister and longtime leader of the party.

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