Montenegro’s Democratic People’s Party (DNP) has announced its withdrawal from the government and parliament, saying it no longer wishes to be a “willing or unwilling accomplice in the euthanasia of Serbian national interests in Montenegro,” party leader Milan Knežević said Sunday.
The DNP said its decision was prompted by what it described as the government’s disregard for initiatives concerning constitutional amendments on the Serbian language, changes to citizenship laws, the status of the tricolor flag, and key infrastructure projects.
Prime Minister Milojko Spajić responded that a “coercive model of cooperation” would not be tolerated, emphasizing that parliament remains the proper forum for such discussions and that public and expert engagement is essential. The DNP, however, argued that without political will within the government, institutional progress remains impossible, despite declarative support, Knežević added.
The party’s move effectively removes its representatives from executive roles and halts its participation in parliamentary work, marking a significant political shift in Montenegro amid ongoing debates over national identity and minority rights.