Several hundred protesters rally in Montenegro (22.03.2011)

(Quelle:Balkan Insight)

Several hundred protesters gathered in front of Montenegro's parliament on Monday, demanding that the government crack down on corruption and improve the economic situation.

Montenegro, EU sign deal on crisis management (24.02.2011)

(Quelle:Balkan Insight)

Montenegro agrees to participate in the EU's crisis management operations, a step towards improving cooperation in foreign and security policy.

Serbia, Montenegro work to improve relations (20.05.2009)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)

Montenegrin President Filip Vujanovic is on an official three-day visit to Serbia in an attempt to normalise ties between the two countries. Relations chilled in October 2008, when Montenegro recognised Kosovo, which Serbia considers its province.

Djukanovic's absolute victory in Montenegro's snap elections officially confirmed (12.04.2009)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)

The State Electoral Commission announced on Friday (April 10th) the final official results of the snap parliamentary vote on March 22nd. According to the results, the government coalition For a European Montenegro won an absolute majority in parliament.

Proeuropäer gewinnen Wahl in Montenegro (Pro-Europe PM wins Montenegro election) (02.04.2009)

(Quelle:Die Welt / Germany)

Der seit fast zwei Jahrzehnten unangefochten starke Mann Montenegros, Regierungschef Milo Djukanovic, hat die vorgezogene Parlamentswahl triumphal gewonnen. Die von ihm und seiner DPS-Partei geführte Regierungsliste errang bei der Abstimmung am Sonntag 50,8 Prozent der Stimmen.

Rehn praises Montenegrin elections (01.04.2009)

(Quelle:B92 / Serbia)

EU Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn has praised the organization of the Montenegrin elections, saying that they were held in a peaceful and orderly manner. "Given that there were no major problems in holding the elections, I expect Montenegro to clear up all unresolved issues, including all legal deviations regarding OSCE recommendations," read a statement from Rehn in Brussels.

OSCE / ODIHR opens election observation mission to Montenegro (02.03.2009)

(Quelle:OSCE / International)

The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened its election observation mission for the 29 March early parliamentary elections in Montenegro. … The mission was deployed following an invitation from the Speaker of Parliament and consists of 13 international experts based in Podgorica and 14 long-term observers, who will be observing throughout the country.

Montenegro's Vujanovic announces date of early elections (28.01.2009)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)

President Filip Vujanovic announced on Tuesday (January 27th) that early parliamentary elections will occur on March 29th.

Montenegro reportedly to hold elections in March (02.01.2009)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)

Montenegro will hold extraordinary general elections on March 29th, the Podgorica-based newspa-per Vijesti reported on Sunday (January 4th), quoting sources. According to the newspaper, the gov-ernment will convene at an extraordinary session on January 20th to discuss the issue.

Djukanovic says spring elections possible in Montenegro (29.12.2008)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)

Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic did not rule out the possibility of holding early parliamentary elec-tions this spring. … This would allow "the government to dedicate itself to its obligations in Monte-negro's EU integration process and to overcoming the consequences of the global economic crisis", Djukanovic explained. The current government's mandate expires in 2010, but a 2007 agreement set late 2009 as the date for the next elections.

Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina join Adriatic Charter (09.12.2008)

(Quelle:Southeast European Times / International)

Montenegro and Bosnia and Herzegovina took another step towards the prize of NATO membership on Thursday, when they joined the Adriatic Charter, a group of NATO aspirants formed in 2003 under a US initiative.

Montenegro won’t “sacrifice” EU over Kosovo (03.11.2008)

(Quelle: BIRN) Neither Montenegro nor Serbia should close the door on their European future because of Kosovo, Svetozar Marovic, Montenegro’s ruling party vice-president says. Montenegro will not jeopardise its European Union future over Kosovo, Marovic said, adding, "I have understood that there is the same position in Serbia as well, and that Serbia, too, wants accelerated European integration."

Montenegro “detains four” for war crimes (18.08.2008)

(Quelle: BIRN) Montenegro police are holding four of six former Yugoslav army members indicted for war crimes committed in 1991 and 1992 during the war in neighbouring Croatia.

Montenegro arrests seven war crimes suspects (05.08.2008)

(Quelle: BIRN) Montenegro police have arrested seven of the eight war crime suspects accused of taking part in the killing of 23 ethnic Albanian refugees during the conflict in Kosovo.

Vujanoviæ declares victory in Montenegro (07.04.2008)

(Quelle: B92) Incumbent Filip Vujanović has declared victory in the Montenegrin presidential election last night. At the same time, his four rivals have conceded defeat and congratulated the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) candidate on his reelection.

Ðukanoviæ returns to premiership (01.03.2008)

(Quelle: B92) Milo Đukanović has been elected to serve another term as Montenegrin PM after his predecessor resigned due to illness.

OSCE says no need to monitor Montenegrin presidential vote (18.02.2008)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) Based on preparations so far, the OSCE says it will not monitor the April 6th presidential elections. OSCE Parliamentary Assembly President Goran Lennmarker sent a letter to Parliament Speaker Ranko Krivokapic on Sunday, telling him that the latest OSCE mission provided a 'convincing, positive' assessment of the election process.

Montenegro establishes Defence and Security Council (13.11.2007)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) A Defence and Security Council, responsible for decisions regarding the army's command, was established in Podgorica on Monday (November 12th).

Making Montenegro (02.11.2007)

(Quelle: ISN Security Watch) Montenegro finally completes its split with its former federal partner, Serbia, with the hard fought battle for the adoption of a new constitution, and the victory, though narrow, attests to the country's progress.

Pro-Serbian parties oppose Montenegro constitution (26.10.2007)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) Montenegro's first constitution -- since its independence last year -- was passed by parliament on Monday (October 22nd). After long, heated talks between the government and the opposition, the constitution won support from two-thirds of parliament, avoiding a referendum. … However, instead of a political consensus, the new constitution has widened the gap between the ruling parties and the opposition, which advocated closer relations with Serbia.

Montenegro adopts constitution, which is necessary for EU accession (21.10.2007)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) The Montenegrin parliament voted on Friday (October 19) to adopt a constitution reflecting the country's newly gained independence. Fifty-five lawmakers voted in favour of the bill, while 22 voted against it. According to the document, which was drafted by Montenegrin experts with support from the Council of Europe and the EU, Montenegro is a civil country in which all citizens enjoy equal rights, including within religious communities.

Montenegro melts tanks into scrap in UN-backed demilitarization initiative (27.07.2007)

(Quelle: UN News) Montenegro, the United Nations’ youngest member, has launched a new demilitarization initiative, ultimately aiming to slash nearly 12 thousand tons of heavy weaponry to 2,000 tonnes and cut the number of ammunition depots from 10 to three under a project co-sponsored by the world body.

Montenegro charges eight former Yugoslav Army officers with war crimes (08.07.2007)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) Prosecutors announced on Saturday (July 7th) that charges have been filed against eight people -- described only as active and reserve members of the former Yugoslav People's Army -- for crimes against Croat civilians and prisoners of war in the Morinje detention centre between October1991 and July 1992.

Ex-police chief wanted for crimes against humanity found in resort (18.06.2007)

(Quelle: The Independent) Montenegro police arrested a former Serbian police general yesterday who had been on the run for more than three years since being charged with murder and persecution of ethnic Albanians in Kosovo, the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal said. Vlastimir Djordjevic, Serbia's assistant interior minister and chief of the Public Security Department from 1997 to 2001 and a close aide of late ex-Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic, was later transferred to the tribunal's detention block, the Hague-based court said in a statement.

Montenegro grants right of passage to EU troops (11.05.2007)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) The government has formally agreed to grant the EU the right to send troops through its territory on their way to Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Montenegrin legislature starts debating new draft constitution (27.03.2007)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) Parliament on Monday (March 26th) began discussing the new draft constitution, necessitated by the country's independence from its union with Serbia last year. The deputies are expected to debate some 40 proposed amendments concerning the definitions of state, language, state symbols and religions. Assembly Speaker Ranko Krivokapic said on Monday that since about 85% of the draft provisions were co-ordinated, he expects debate to lead to consensus on the rest. It would then be subject to public debate.

Montenegrin parliament approves new government (12.11.2006)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) The Montenegrin parliament voted Friday (10 November) to approve the first cabinet since the country gained independence earlier this year. 'The goals of this new government will be to continue Montenegro's path to European integration and have our citizens feel safer and live better in our country, and be able to work honestly to provide a good life for themselves and their families,' incoming Prime Minister Zeljko Sturanovic said.

OSCE poll finds decentralisation successful (16.10.2006)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) Overall, decentralisation in Macedonia is being implemented successfully, without difficulties in most areas, according to mayors surveyed in a new poll by the OSCE monitoring mission. … The OSCE poll was aimed at determining the results of the transfer of authority from the central to local levels that began in July 2005. It was conducted in Skopje, which functions as a separate unit of local self-government, and in 80 other municipalities.

Montenegrin president launches political consultations on new cabinet (09.10.2006)

(Quelle: Southeast European Times) President Filip Vujanovic began consultations Monday (October 9th) with the parliamentary parties, aimed at naming a new prime minister-designate and forming a new government. After Vujanovic gives the mandate to a premier-designate, parliament has 60 days to vote on his or her proposal for a new cabinet.

Veteran PM 'to quit' (03.10.2006)

(Quelle: BBC) Montenegrin PM Milo Djukanovic, who led his country to independence, is to resign after 15 years in power, the country's president has said. The move comes despite his coalition's election victory last month.