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People's Party (Montenegro)
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The People's Party is an opposition populist
political party
in Montenegro
. It is the main conservative
party in Montenegro, as opposed to ruling party and its main opposition, both of which are socialist
orientated.
At the last legislative elections
in Montenegro, in March 2009, NS formed a pre-election coalition with Democratic Serb Party, but the coalition failed to gain parliamentary status.
The party is led by Predrag Popović.
The Party's goals were establishing democracy in Montenegro by transferring rule from the Monarch to the people, unification with Serbia
and liberation of the rest of the Serb and South Slavic-populated lands under the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy. Their other aims were education and enlightenment of the people.
In September 1907 the People's Party decided to boycott the elections as a mark of protest against Nicholas' bad relations with Serbia. Prince Nikola formed the True People's Party
(Права народна странка, Prava narodna stranka) from his personal supporters that, as the sole option on the elections, were elected to the Parliament. The pravaši supported Nicholas' rule and proclaimed him King in 1910.
At the 1913 elections, both Montenegrin parties ran, and the People's Party defeated the Rightist People's Party and won an outstanding victory, winning most of the Parliament's mandates. In the wake of the forthcoming Great War
, the True People's Party rejoined the main People's Party and altered its program to include unification of Montenegro with Serbia.
The People's Party opposed Slobodan Milošević
's regime in Serbia
and his supporters in Montenegro during the 1990s. It joined DPS
and SDP
on 1998 election, and it participated in Government
with the two until 2001. But, when DPS and SDP openly stated that they are proponents of full Montenegrin independence, People's Party of Montenegro left the coalition and the Government.
Afterwords, it was mostly in coalition with pro-union with Serbia parties. After the referendum the People's Party refused to acknowledge the result due to many proofs of rigging, as blackmails, buying votes and voters' lists irregularities. However, it accepts the existing status. Its goal is to remove Milo Đukanović from power, and improve relations with Serbia. People's Party is nurturing history, tradition, and culture of the Petrović Dynasty, when they consider Montenegro was a Serbian national state. The motto of the People's Party is that the right on life, freedom, property and faith is inalienable.
The People's Party is in the process of reaching observer membership in the European People's Party
and International Democrat Union
. As of 2007 the People's Party has membership in the European Christian Political Movement
.
Populism
Populism can be defined as an ideology, political philosophy, or type of discourse. Generally, a common theme compares "the people" against "the elite", and urges social and political system changes. It can also be defined as a rhetorical style employed by members of various political or social...
political party
Political party
A political party is a political organization that typically seeks to influence government policy, usually by nominating their own candidates and trying to seat them in political office. Parties participate in electoral campaigns, educational outreach or protest actions...
in Montenegro
Montenegro
Montenegro Montenegrin: Crna Gora Црна Гора , meaning "Black Mountain") is a country located in Southeastern Europe. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea to the south-west and is bordered by Croatia to the west, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Serbia to the northeast and Albania to the...
. It is the main conservative
Conservatism
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
party in Montenegro, as opposed to ruling party and its main opposition, both of which are socialist
Socialism
Socialism is an economic system characterized by social ownership of the means of production and cooperative management of the economy; or a political philosophy advocating such a system. "Social ownership" may refer to any one of, or a combination of, the following: cooperative enterprises,...
orientated.
At the last legislative elections
Montenegrin parliamentary election, 2009
Pre-term parliamentary elections in Montenegro were scheduled by President of Montenegro Filip Vujanović on 27 January 2009 by the Decree of Scheduling Elections for the Assembly of Montenegro, in accordance with Article 92 point 5 of the Montenegrin Constitution:..and Article 95:As well as Article...
in Montenegro, in March 2009, NS formed a pre-election coalition with Democratic Serb Party, but the coalition failed to gain parliamentary status.
The party is led by Predrag Popović.
Old
The Assembly of Montenegro was formed as per the 1905 Constitution. The People's Party of Montenegro was first formed in 1906, when all MPs of the Assembly of Montenegro (elected in 1905 for the Constitutional Assembly) decided to form a club which would oppose the absolutist rule of Prince (later King) Nikola I Petrovic-Njegos. The parliament had only fictional authority of overseeing, while Nikola held all power, as per the 1905 Constitution of the Princedom of Montenegro; this was challenged by the Parliament. The Club of members of the Montenegrin Parliament was renamed to People's Party in 1907.The Party's goals were establishing democracy in Montenegro by transferring rule from the Monarch to the people, unification with Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
and liberation of the rest of the Serb and South Slavic-populated lands under the Ottoman Empire and the Habsburg Monarchy. Their other aims were education and enlightenment of the people.
In September 1907 the People's Party decided to boycott the elections as a mark of protest against Nicholas' bad relations with Serbia. Prince Nikola formed the True People's Party
True People's Party
The True People's Party was a political party in Montenegro.Also known locally as pravaši, its members were supporters of the absolute rule of King Nikola I of Montenegro. Members included: Jovan S. Plamenac, Lazar Mijušković, Mitar Radulović, Niko Tatar and priest Krsto Popović...
(Права народна странка, Prava narodna stranka) from his personal supporters that, as the sole option on the elections, were elected to the Parliament. The pravaši supported Nicholas' rule and proclaimed him King in 1910.
At the 1913 elections, both Montenegrin parties ran, and the People's Party defeated the Rightist People's Party and won an outstanding victory, winning most of the Parliament's mandates. In the wake of the forthcoming Great War
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
, the True People's Party rejoined the main People's Party and altered its program to include unification of Montenegro with Serbia.
New
It renewed its work in 1990, after a multi-party system was introduced in Montenegro.The People's Party opposed Slobodan Milošević
Slobodan Milošević
Slobodan Milošević was President of Serbia and Yugoslavia. He served as the President of Socialist Republic of Serbia and Republic of Serbia from 1989 until 1997 in three terms and as President of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia from 1997 to 2000...
's regime in Serbia
Serbia
Serbia , officially the Republic of Serbia , is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central and Southeast Europe, covering the southern part of the Carpathian basin and the central part of the Balkans...
and his supporters in Montenegro during the 1990s. It joined DPS
Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro
The Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro is the ruling social-democratic political party in Montenegro....
and SDP
Social Democratic Party of Montenegro
The Social Democratic Party of Montenegro is a political party in Montenegro....
on 1998 election, and it participated in Government
Government of Montenegro
The Government of Montenegro is the executive branch of state authority in Montenegro. It is headed by the prime minister. It comprises the prime minister, the deputy prime ministers as well as ministers....
with the two until 2001. But, when DPS and SDP openly stated that they are proponents of full Montenegrin independence, People's Party of Montenegro left the coalition and the Government.
Afterwords, it was mostly in coalition with pro-union with Serbia parties. After the referendum the People's Party refused to acknowledge the result due to many proofs of rigging, as blackmails, buying votes and voters' lists irregularities. However, it accepts the existing status. Its goal is to remove Milo Đukanović from power, and improve relations with Serbia. People's Party is nurturing history, tradition, and culture of the Petrović Dynasty, when they consider Montenegro was a Serbian national state. The motto of the People's Party is that the right on life, freedom, property and faith is inalienable.
The People's Party is in the process of reaching observer membership in the European People's Party
European People's Party
The European People's Party is a pro-European centre-right European political party. The EPP was founded in 1976 by Christian democratic parties, but later it increased its membership to include conservative parties and parties of other centre-right perspectives.The EPP is the most influential of...
and International Democrat Union
International Democrat Union
The International Democrat Union, abbreviated to IDU, is a centre-right international alliance of conservative and liberal-conservative political parties. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, the IDU comprises 45 full or associate members...
. As of 2007 the People's Party has membership in the European Christian Political Movement
European Christian Political Movement
The European Christian Political Movement, abbreviated to ECPM, is a political party at European level that unites national parties from across Europe that share Christian democratic politics. The member parties are generally more socially conservative and Eurosceptic than the European People's...
.