Another successful boycott of undemocratic elections in Montenegro. Signs of one-party system?

Posted by Montenegro Open on 08/02/10

It seems that Montenegrin citizens are slowly loosing faith in democratic elections and possibility for changes in their country. After 20 years of having democracy, election winner was always known before the election day. Therefore, Montenegro have never experienced shift of political parties through competitive elections. Until recently, voters in this small country have been famous for quite big turn-out and 70 - 80 [...]

Local election successfully boycotted in Montenegro. Opposition leaders repeat grave accusations at Prime Minister

Posted by Montenegro Open on 10/11/09

First in a series of a local elections in Montenegro have been successfully boycotted by all major opposition parties. Turnout in city of Kotor was only 40,75%, of which 11,14% could be considered very problematic. That is because 6,2% votes were not valid, while 4,94% of voters voted by mail. Both facts are showing big [...]

Opposition moves towards boycott of undemocratic elections in Montenegro.

Posted by Montenegro Open on 16/10/09

The idea of boycotting undemocratic political system in Montenegro started spreading widely among citizens and political parties. For those unfamiliar with political situation, it may seem quite amazing to hear this, since most of news about the tiny Balkan state refers to it as a “prosperous country which is fastly progressing towards EU”. (Read here [...]

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