Review of the Week: Political Earthquakes, Strong Men Under Pressure

End of the era?

The Democratic Party of Socialists, DPS, fought after the elections. Photo: Byrne / Samir Kajosevic

The rather quiet election campaign held at the height of the summer holiday season did not foreshadow the political earthquake that would have struck Montenegro at the end of August. However, when that came, the electoral defeat of Milo Djukanovic and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in the country’s parliamentary elections sent shockwaves across the region.

While everyone evaluates the election results, we analyze what awaits the victorious opposition coalition. Their very narrow majorities and their internal heterogeneity will not make government formation easier. However, forming the government might be the easy part, given the mounting problems facing those in power.

Read more: The dismantled opposition in Montenegro faces a challenge in forming a government (August 31, 2020)

A rising star

Abazovic on the electoral conference black on white. Photo: black on white

The victory of the opposition in the parliamentary elections pushed the relatively little-known politician, Dretan Abazovi, to the political center stage. Abazovi leads the pro-Montenegrin civilian coalition among blacks over white, and is the smallest of the three opposition groups that successfully defeated the DPS.

Abazovi and his “Black on White” coalition sit in many respects in the uncomfortable political milieu of Montenegro that is deeply divided. They were also pushed into the role of kingmakers in the next government formation process. The desire to see the DPS removed from power and for a fresh start in Montenegro connects them to the more pro-Serbian political parties. However, in terms of much of their politics, they are a strange match for the rest of the opposition. BIRN brings an interview with the new rising star of Montenegrin politics, where he outlines what can – and cannot – expect from the new majority.

Read more: Montenegro opposition leader pledges not to change the strategic course (September 3, 2020)

What just happened?

People wait in line to cast their votes in the Parliamentary elections in Montenegro in Podgorica, Montenegro, 2020. Photo: EPA-EFE / BORIS PEJOVIC

The fall of the Soviet Union came as a shock to most observers and foreign policy practitioners. Likewise, the defeat of Milo Djukanovic and the SPD came as a surprise even to many of their opponents, not to mention accidental observers.

However, the defeat of the DPS – after 30 years in power – was met with skepticism among many of the promoters of liberal democratic values ​​in the region. While explaining what just happened in Montenegro, one of our comments this week also explains why we should stand behind the political transition in Montenegro. After all, the people voted for her.

Read more: Liberals in Europe must cut the transition period in Montenegro by some slump (4 September 2020)

Shaky looking

Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov. Photo: EPA-EFE / IGOR KUPLJENIK

Amid the constant street protests, another strong Balkan man’s grip on power appears to be wobbly. Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is facing demands to resign in popular protests that have been going on for more than 50 days.

In an effort to defuse the protests – and pressure – targeting his government, Borisov proposed changes to the Bulgarian constitution, describing it as a “restart” of the country. However, most of his critics see the proposals as a ploy intended to save Borisov’s political skin. We analyze in more detail.

Read more: The Bulgarian Prime Minister’s survival plan seems doomed on the eve of the vote (1 September 2020)

What lengths?

Leader of the Transnistria region of Moldova, Vadim Krasnoselsky (left) shakes hands with Moldovan President Igor Dodon (right) during a meeting in the village of Kondrita, at the Presidential Residence, 36 kilometers west of Chişinu, Moldova, July 28, 2020. Photo: EPA / Douro Domitro

Moldova is another country in the region that heads towards crucial and hotly contested elections in November, this time to elect a president for the country. Pro-Russian President Igor Dodon is making a bid for a second term, but the Moldovan government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has weakened his support.

In an effort to secure his re-election, Dodon performs a theater play in the breakaway region of Transnistria. But what are the concessions that it wants to make to the separatist regime in Tiraspol to secure these votes?

Read more: Pro-Russian President of Moldova plays in rebel zone elections (28 August 2020)

Dangerous disagreement

US Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell (left) listens to Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (right), during their meeting in Belgrade, Serbia, January 24, 2020. PHOTO: EPA-EFE / ANDREJ CUKIC

Strange times for those who follow diplomatic developments in the region. While the United States hosted a round of dialogue between Kosovo and Serbia on September 4, the European Union will host its own talks between Belgrade and Pristina in just a few days.

Even those involved in the conversations may find themselves confused about what is going on. As the rest of the world waits to find out, our senior editor Sriko Latal cautions that disagreements between the United States and the European Union over how to deal with the Balkans could cause problems for stability in the region.

Read more: The latest disagreements between the United States and the European Union do badly for the stability of the Balkans (September 3, 2020)

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