The second spherical of presidential elections in Montenegro in two weeks may see a brand new period within the political historical past of the Balkan nation that sits on the shores of the Adriatic.
One man has dominated the political scene there for 34 years in a profession that spanned the autumn of the iron curtain and independence.
In 1989 Milo Đukanović served as Prime Minister of the Republic of Montenegro, which was that a part of the federal republic of Yugoslavia. In 2006, he was a driving drive for independence from the Serbian-Montenegrin federation.
After the results of the primary spherical on March 19, Đukanović, 61, stated his 6-point lead gave him a “severe benefit” within the subsequent spherical.
And whereas the incumbent Đukanović stays a contender within the presidential race, the polls are predicting the vote on April 2nd may see Jakov Milatović declared the winner.
"I used to be three years previous when Mr Đukanović entered Montenegrin politics,” stated Europe Now candidate Jakov Milatović, 37, who claims 100,000 folks have left Montenegro through the rule of his opponent.
“This victory can be sealed on April 2 and it's the victory of free Montenegro. It's the victory of a extra stunning, richer and fairer Montenegro. It is a win for all of us.”
Jakov Milatović was a shock contender for the presidency, and solely stepped in when the unique Europe Now candidate Milojko Spajić was disqualified on the grounds that he has twin Serbian-Montenegrin citizenship.
Milatović was the Minister of Financial Improvement within the Authorities of former prime minister Zdravko Krivokapić, which was shaped after the victory within the parliamentary elections in 2020. Though he was a well-liked minister, some economists criticised his insurance policies.
After the presidential vote on April 2nd, voters in Montenegro can be going to the polls once more on June 11, when parliamentary elections are as a result of be held.
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