Montenegro 2023: Is there an effort to establish an 'interim government' to enable the return of the DPS to power?
Montenegro 2023: Is there an effort to establish an 'interim government' to enable the return of the DPS to power?

Author(s): Not Specified Author
Subject(s): Politics, Governance, Government/Political systems, Electoral systems
Published by: Mednarodni inštitut za bližnjevzhodne in balkanske študije IFIMES
Keywords: Montenegro; 2023; DPS; government; elections;
Summary/Abstract: On 30 August, Montenegro marked the three-year anniversary of the democratic elections that ousted Milo Djukanović's regime and the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS). This event signified great democratic leap, as it brought an end to the longest-standing authoritarian regime in Europe after 30 years. After the parliamentary elections on 30 August, the 42nd government, known as the apostolic government due to the significant involvement of the Serbian Orthodox Church (SPC) in its formation, was established. This government remained in office until the end of April 2022 when the 43rd government, led by Prime Minister Dritan Abazović (URA) and termed a minority government, came into existence, representing a rather unique event.

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