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Montenegro vote tests popularity of pro-Western leader
Djukanovic could win in the first round on Sunday
14 April, 11:03
(ANSA) - PODGORICA - Montenegro is holding a presidential
election this weekend that will test the popularity of long-time
leader Milo Djukanovic, who defied Russia to lead the Balkan
country into NATO last year.
The vote on Sunday is the first election for Montenegro since it joined the Western military alliance in December, despite fierce opposition from traditional Slavic ally Russia. The outcome of the vote also is expected to reflect the level of public support for Djukanovic's policies of Euro-Atlantic integration.
Djukanovic, representing the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, could win more than half of the votes in the first round on Sunday and avoid a runoff vote two weeks later. (ANSA).
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The vote on Sunday is the first election for Montenegro since it joined the Western military alliance in December, despite fierce opposition from traditional Slavic ally Russia. The outcome of the vote also is expected to reflect the level of public support for Djukanovic's policies of Euro-Atlantic integration.
Djukanovic, representing the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists, could win more than half of the votes in the first round on Sunday and avoid a runoff vote two weeks later. (ANSA).
