I don’t think it’s time that the President of Montenegro, Milo Đukanović, resigns, since there’s no opposition in the state that is pro-NATO or pro-European, and which is ready to take over the government, says Professor of the “John Hopkins” University in Washington, Daniel Serwer, commenting on the requests of the organizers of the protest.
However, Serwer explains that the possibility of change of power is of vital democratic importance and that it’s a main characteristic of a serious democracy.
“There’s no space now for Đukanović’s withdrawal because opposition forces in Montenegro bring into question not only the Alliance and EU membership but also Montenegrin independence. However, I would like to see the government changes, sooner or later. I said this to the President directly”, said Serwer.
He points out that every change in the government has to offer an alternative.
“That’s my point: without serious opposition, which isn’t related to Moscow, it will be impossible for Đukanović and his party to withdraw. However, that day should come. No one should stay a leader forever”, explains Serwer.
Serwer explains that the process of forming serious opposition that won’t be under the influence of Kremlin is a long process.
“Such process requires years. But the right time for it start is now. It’s important to notice that those who oppose to independence and NATO membership can’t make a serious opposition”, says Serwer.
