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☆ Montenegro holds parliamentary vote to secure reforms, EU path
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

The parliamentary vote is the first in the small former Yugoslav republic since Milo Djukanovic, former leader of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), lost the presidential election in April and stepped down after 30 years in power. Polling stations for the 540,000-strong electorate open at 7 a.m. (0500 GMT) and close at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT). The state election commission said 15 parties and alliances will compete for 81 parliamentary seats in the nation of just over 620,000 people. Montenegro is a candidate to join the EU, but it must first root out corruption, nepotism and organised crime. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, Montenegro - unlike Serbia - joined EU sanctions against Moscow.

Persons: Djukanovic, Milo Djukanovic, Jakov Milatovic, Milojko Spajic, Danijel Zivkovic, Zivkovic, Moscow, Aleksandar Vasovic, Stevo, Helen Popper Our Organizations: PODGORICA, NATO, European Union, Democratic Party of Socialists, Centre for Democracy, Human, European, Finance, EU DPS, Russia Democratic Front, Serbian Orthodox, EU, Serbian, Moscow, Thomson Locations: Yugoslav, EU, Montenegro, Serbia, Serbian, Ukraine, Belgrade, Podgorica

☆ Montenegro holds run-off presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] A child plays with a ball on a street, a day before the second round of presidential elections in Podgorica, Montenegro, April 1, 2023. REUTERS/Marko DjuricaPODGORICA, April 2 (Reuters) - Montenegrins were set to vote in a run-off presidential election on Sunday, pitting long-time incumbent Milo Djukanovic against a Western-educated economist pledging to lift the nation out of a crisis marked by no-confidence votes in two governments. Djukanovic, 61, has dominated Montenegro as president or prime minister for 33 years, since the start of the collapse of the now-defunct federal Yugoslavia. Djukanovic wound up with 35.37% of the vote in the first round of the election on March 19, with Milatovic on 28.92%, necessitating a run-off as neither garnered a 50% majority, and analysts have predicted a tight race in the run-off. Although the presidential post in Montenegro is largely ceremonial, a victory in the election would bolster the chances of the winner's party in June.

☆ Montenegro run-off presidential election under way
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-02 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/13] A man prepares to vote at a polling station during the run-off presidential election in Podgorica, Montenegro, April 2, 2023. REUTERS/Marko DjuricaPODGORICA, April 2 (Reuters) - Montenegrins went to the polls on Sunday in a run-off presidential election pitting incumbent Milo Djukanovic against a Western-educated economist pledging to lift the nation out of a crisis marked by no-confidence votes in two governments. He led Montenegro to independence from a state union with much larger Serbia in 2006 and to NATO membership in 2017. Although the presidential post in Montenegro is largely ceremonial, victory in the election would bolster the chances of the winner's party in June. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year, Montenegro joined EU sanctions against Moscow and expelled a number of Russian diplomats.

[1/4] A taxi waits for pedestrians at a street crossing under a pre-election billboard of candidate Jakov Milatovic in Podgorica, Montenegro, March 30, 2023. Montenegro, whose economy relies on tourism generated by its scenic mountains and seaside, ditched a state union with much larger Serbia in 2006 and declared independence. A row between lawmakers and Djukanovic over his refusal to name a new prime minister deepened the political paralysis. "I am here to lead Montenegro to success because for too long we have been led by the unsuccessful," Milatovic told a campaign rally. After the invasion of Ukraine last year, Montenegro signed up to EU sanctions against Russia.

[1/6] Milo Djukanovic, President of Montenegro and a candidate from the Democratic Party of Socialists, visits a polling station during the presidential elections in Podgorica, Montenegro, March 19, 2023. Milatovic described his result as a victory of "a beautiful, better, just ... and European Montenegro." Djukanovic has served as president or prime minister for 33 years. "We are content with this level of support, it is a good foundation ... that will carry us to the victory in the run-off," Djukanovic said. A victory in the run-off would bolster the chances of his DPS party in the parliamentary vote.

[1/5] Milo Djukanovic, President of Montenegro and a candidate from the Democratic Party of Socialists, speaks to the media at a polling station during the presidential elections in Podgorica, Montenegro, March 19, 2023. REUTERS/Stevo VasiljevicPODGORICA, March 19 (Reuters) - Montenegro's veteran President Milo Djukanovic will face a run-off on April 2 against a pro-Western former economy minister, after no candidate secured a 50% majority in a first round election on Sunday, according to a vote projection. The Center for Monitoring and Research polling group (CEMI) projected Djukanovic would end up with the most votes, with 35.5%, based on results tabulated from a statistical sample of votes cast. Djukanovic has served as president or prime minister for 33 years. A victory in the presidential election would bolster the chances of his DPS party in the parliamentary vote.

☆ Montenegro votes in presidential election
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

First unofficial results by pollsters, based on a sample of the electorate, are expected about two hours later. If no candidate secures more than 50% of votes, a second round of voting between the top two is scheduled for April 2. A victory in the presidential election would bolster the chances of the winner's party in the parliamentary vote. Following the invasion of Ukraine last year, Montenegro joined EU sanctions against Russia. The Kremlin has placed Montenegro on its list of unfriendly states.

☆ Montenegro's long-ruling Djukanovic launches bid for third presidential term
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

SARAJEVO, Feb 25 (Reuters) - Milo Djukanovic, Montenegro's incumbent president who has held high-ranking political posts in the Adriatic country for the last 30 years, launched his bid on Saturday to run for a third term in a presidential election next month. The office of president is largely ceremonial in Montenegro, but a Djukanovic victory could trigger an early parliamentary election after the presidential vote because he has so far rejected proposed candidates for the prime minister's job. "I am entering the election race with the intention to win quickly and convincingly," Djukanovic, who heads the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), said on Saturday as he submitted his bid with electoral authorities. Opponents accuse Djukanovic and the DPS of corruption, links to organised crime and of running the country of some 620,000 people as their personal fiefdom - charges Djukanovic and his party deny. The state election commission has already approved two other presidential candidates - Andrija Mandic from the ethnic Serb party New Serb Democracy and Draginja Vuksanovic Stankovic of the Social Democratic Party.

☆ Igor Dodon: I voted for Moldova’s independence and statehood
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-15 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +2 min

Igor Dodon: I voted for Moldova’s independence and statehood“I voted for the independence and statehood of the Republic of Moldova. I believe in the future of the Republic of Moldova. I voted for peace and interethnic harmony. Igor Dodon said he voted for social equity, economic development, balance in the foreign relations. He voted for friendship with the European Union and the Russian Federation, for friendship with Romania and Ukraine, for the memory of those who guarded this country, for the traditional, Christian values.

Persons: Igor Dodon, “, ”, Galina Dodon Organizations: Party of Socialists, European Union, Russian Federation Locations: Republic of Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Germany, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Transnistria, Moldova

☆ Zinaida Grechanyi: I voted for peace, stability and country’s prosperity
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-15 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +1 min

Zinaida Grechanyi: I voted for peace, stability and country’s prosperitySpeaker of Parliament Zinaida Grechanyi said that she voted for peace, stability and the prosperity of the country. She voted for a person who, as the President, will be a real statehood supporter, will defend the country and will be proud of it and will never betray its sovereignty and independence, IPN reports. After casting her ballot, the president of the Party of Socialists said the Moldovan people are peaceful and everyone should live in peace event if the country is a multinational one. In the runoff vote, the elections are declared valid regardless of the voter turnout. If both of the candidates get the same score, the candidate who gained more votes in the first round emerges victorious.

Persons: Zinaida, Zinaida Grechanyi, ” Organizations: Party of Socialists Locations: Republic of Moldova, Moldova

☆ Maia Sandu: Absence of Parliament’s support will be one more reason for snap elections
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-13 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +2 min

Maia Sandu: Absence of Parliament’s support will be one more reason for snap electionsThe Party of Action and Solidarity’s candidate for President Maia Sandu said that if she is elected President and if it turns out that the Government and Parliament do not support very important measures, policies and decisions to help the citizens and the economy, this will be one more reasons for having snap elections as soon as possible. “I will enjoy the people’s support and this is the most important thing,” Maia Sandu stated in the talk show “In Depth” on Pro TV channel. Asked if a coalition with the Party of Socialists is still possible, Maia Sandu said she saw what the PSRM represents and especially what Igor Dodon can do. Moldova should first of all restore the relations with Romania and Ukraine and improve the relations with the EU as the country needs support in the current crisis. Igor Dodon pursued a fully unbalanced foreign policy and she and her team must correct it urgently.

Persons: Maia Sandu, ” Maia Sandu, Igor Dodon, ”, Vlad Plahotniuc Organizations: Government, Pro, Party of Socialists, Russian Federation, Moldovan, EU Locations: Romania, Ukraine, Moldova

☆ Igor Dodon: Parliament should be dissolved, but decree can be signed in particular conditions
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-13 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +2 min

Igor Dodon: Parliament should be dissolved, but decree can be signed in particular conditionsPresident Igor Dodon, who runs for a new term in office, said a Parliament where 18 or 19 MPs switched parties for several times already no longer represents the vote given by the people in February 2019. According to him, this Parliament should be dissolved and the President can sign a decree to this effect, but in particular conditions, IPN reports. “I’m ready to sign the dissolution decree and consider that snap parliamentary elections should be held next year. But I would like these to take place in summer or in autumn,” Igor Dodon stated in electoral debates staged on Moldova 1 channel. Igor Dodon is running for a new term in office as an independent, but is supported by the Party of Socialists.

Persons: Igor Dodon, hasn’t, “, “ I’m, I’m, ”, Maia Sandu Organizations: Government, Democratic, Socialist, Party of Socialists Locations: Moldova

☆ National consensus and division of society. Op-Ed by Victor Pelin
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-09 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +14 min

National consensus and division of society. Op-Ed by Victor Pelin“The best solution for overcoming societal division and polarization of the political class is to reedit the national consensus stipulated in the Parliament Declaration of March 24, 2005. The national consensus was based on the signing, on February 22, 2005 of the European Union – Republic of Moldova Action Plan (EURMAP). Cooperation of government with civil society within national consensusThe national consensus for achieving the European integration objectives played a decisive role in the government’s willingness to cooperate with civil society. The best solution for overcoming societal division and polarization of the political class is to reedit the national consensus stipulated in the Parliament Declaration of March 24, 2005.

Persons: Victor Pelin “, Ion Chicu, Igor Dodon, Zinaida Grechanyi, Zinaida, Zinaida Grechanyi’s, Mister Nicolae Timofti, Victor Pelin Organizations: European, Party, Communists, European Union, European Union – Republic of, Finance, Economy, Trade, of, National Development Strategy, NDS, European Union countries, Government, Party of Socialists, Alliance for European Integration, Moldova – EU, Russian Federation, “, Russia, EU, Eurasian Economic Union, Helsinki Conference, Moldovan, Socialist Locations: European Union, Republic of Moldova, European Union –, European Union – Republic of Moldova, European, Moldova, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Crimea, Russian, Moldovan, Ukraine, Romania, U.S

☆ Activism of diaspora and mobilization in the country are important for runoff, expert
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-03 | by ( ) www.ipn.md time to read: +4 min

Activism of diaspora and mobilization in the country are important for runoff, expertFor the presidential runoff vote, a very important moment is for Maia Sandu to be able to maintain this activism of the diaspora and to mobilize the voters in the country so that they go to the polls. According to him, for the runoff vote the government will excessively employ administrative instruments and will apply the scheme with Transnistrian voters. Ion Tăbârță said a lot will depend on the discussions between Maia Sandu and Renato Usatyi set for today. “The question is, will these voters go to the polls and if, being ethnic voters, they will vote for Sandu. For the runoff, Dodon will have an attack campaign, aggressive in relation to Maia Sandu, the opposition and even the development partners.

Persons: Maia Sandu, Our Party Renato Usatyi, Ion Tăbârță, Igor Dodon’s, ATU, ”, Violeta Ivanov, Shor Party hasn’t, Igor Dodon, Renato Usatyi, Comentariu Organizations: Our Party, IPN, Moldovan, Communist, PAS, Shor Party, Party of Socialists, Party, Sandu Locations: Chisinau, Moldova, Moldovan, Romania

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