11. 01. 2022. 00:00   >>  17:03

ABAZOVIC

"Political retirement for those infected with ‘90s virus "

The departure of Milo Djukanovic from the head position in the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) is not a precondition to form a minority government, but it would significantly facilitate communication and relations between the parties, Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the URA Civic Movement Dritan Abazovic said.

In an interview with the MINA agency, Abazovic said that establishment of a minority government and Djukanovic's political departure are not compatible processes, and that the minority government is just one way out of the political crisis that no one favors or rejects in advance.

Asked whether his earlier announcement of Djukanovic's departure was supported by specific information, he answered that he stands behind his words.

"Time will tell whether it was substantiated or not. For now, everything that was said has happened ", Abazovic said.
He said that people "with the virus of the 1990s" should slowly retire politically, because, as he stated, the challenges of the 21st century are not compatible with the perception of democracy from that period.
"Whoever doesn't understand that message, I wish them good luck. On the other hand, the international community will have certain activities in Montenegro and the region, and I am looking forward to a stronger return of the American administration," Abazovic said.
According to him, Montenegro has chosen its path, and cannot go to the West with the old political patterns.
"Those standing in our way, better understand it themselves and move away, and also not sabotage our path, if they can't help. I speak in the context of all parties ", Abazovic said.
Asked whether the departure of Djukanovic from the leading position in the DPS was a precondition for the formation of a minority government, Abazovic said that these were not compatible processes.
"However, it would definitely be a new political moment that would significantly facilitate communication and relations between political parties," Abazovic said.
He said that the Civic Movement URA cannot link its political program to the DPS.
"The DPS was an obstacle to Montenegro's Europeanization, and it was defeated. As far as I'm concerned, the end has been put on it. Anyone who appears as an obstacle to that will be our political opponent," Abazovic said.