Montenegro parliamentary elections ruling party defeat Russia may increase influence September 1, 10:22
As a result of the parliamentary elections held in Montenegro, the former Yugoslavia, the majority of the ruling parties near the EU (European Union), which have been in power for nearly 30 years, have not reached a majority, while the opposition party coalition near Russia has made a leap forward. It has been pointed out that Russia's influence may increase in the region.
Parliamentary elections were held on August 30 in Montenegro, the former Yugoslavia.
According to the local media, when the voting rate was about 95%, of the 81 seats, the EU-led ruling party "Socialist Democratic Party" led by President Jukanovich won 30 seats and secured the position of the first party. , Did not reach the majority.
Meanwhile, an opposition party coalition near Russia and Serbia, "For the future of Montenegro" has made a leap forward.
In Montenegro, the ruling party has been in power for almost 30 years, but criticism has been raised over the longstanding corruption constitution.
Montenegro joined the NATO = North Atlantic Treaty Organization in 2017 and is currently aiming to join the EU, but in the future it is expected that if opposition political parties form a coalition, it will reach a majority, and in this region Russia It has been pointed out that the influence may increase.