Social Democratic Party of Montenegro
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The Social Democratic Party of Montenegro (Montenegrin
: Социјалдемократска партија Црне Горе, Socijaldemokratska Partija Crne Gore) is a political party
in Montenegro
.
A minor party, according to all polls, with minuscule popular support in Montenegro, SDP has nevertheless managed to play a notable part on the republic's political scene during the last decade. The party's prominence stems from its close relations with the most powerful party in Montenegro - DPS
and its leader Milo Đukanović. Allying itself with DPS and Đukanović ahead of the 1998 parliamentary elections allowed SDP to get into the parliament for the very first time in its history - something it wasn't able to do by itself in three previous tries. Ever since the 1998 election, SDP continued to be a part of every Đukanović-led pre-election coalition (three more elections since then) and as a result SDP has also been a part of every Montenegrin government.
At the last legislative
elections in Montenegro
in March 2009, the party was emerged victorious as part of DPS-SDP list that managed to win 47 seats (Montenegrin parliament has a total of 81 seats).
, Tivat
and Budva
, who were subsequently joined by reformists from Cetinje
, formed the first regional Montenegrin political party - the Alliance of Reformists of the Montenegrin Coastline with Miodrag Marović as President. On 7 July 1992 the League united with Žarko Rakčević's Party of Socialists desiring to create a major Montenegrin party, forming the Social Democratic Party of Reformists of Montenegro. Finally, on 12 June 1993 the Independent Organization of Communists of Bar
, the Alliance of Reform forces of Yugoslavia for Montenegro and the Party of National Tolerance merged into it, forming the Social Democratic Party of Montenegro and uniting the forces that opposed then's reigning policies in the Yugoslav wars
. Finally, over the years the Yugoslavian People's Party and the old Yugoslavian People's Party joined into SDP CG.
Notable SDP founders were Žarko Rakčević, Ljubiša Stanković and Dušan Simonović. It is the only party in Montenegro
to have full membership of the Socialist International
.
When the policies of the Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro
turned towards the goal of full independence for Montenegro the DPS and SDP started working closely together to achieve this goal. They eventually succeeded, with independence movement achieving victory on a referendum
held on May 21, 2006. Current president of SDP and speaker of Montenegrin Parliament, Ranko Krivokapić
, had the honor to officially proclaim independence of Montenegro on June 3, 2006.
Montenegrin language
Montenegrin is a name used for the Serbo-Croatian language as spoken by Montenegrins; it also refers to an incipient standardized form of the Shtokavian dialect of Serbo-Croatian used as the official language of Montenegro...
: Социјалдемократска партија Црне Горе, Socijaldemokratska Partija Crne Gore) is a 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...
.
A minor party, according to all polls, with minuscule popular support in Montenegro, SDP has nevertheless managed to play a notable part on the republic's political scene during the last decade. The party's prominence stems from its close relations with the most powerful party in Montenegro - DPS
Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro
The Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro is the ruling social-democratic political party in Montenegro....
and its leader Milo Đukanović. Allying itself with DPS and Đukanović ahead of the 1998 parliamentary elections allowed SDP to get into the parliament for the very first time in its history - something it wasn't able to do by itself in three previous tries. Ever since the 1998 election, SDP continued to be a part of every Đukanović-led pre-election coalition (three more elections since then) and as a result SDP has also been a part of every Montenegrin government.
At the last legislative
Legislature
A legislature is a kind of deliberative assembly with the power to pass, amend, and repeal laws. The law created by a legislature is called legislation or statutory law. In addition to enacting laws, legislatures usually have exclusive authority to raise or lower taxes and adopt the budget and...
elections in Montenegro
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 March 2009, the party was emerged victorious as part of DPS-SDP list that managed to win 47 seats (Montenegrin parliament has a total of 81 seats).
History
On 14 July 1991 reformists from four coastal municipalities of SR Montenegro, Herceg-Novi, KotorKotor
Kotor is a coastal city in Montenegro. It is located in a secluded part of the Gulf of Kotor. The city has a population of 13,510 and is the administrative center of the municipality....
, Tivat
Tivat
Tivat is a coastal town in southwest Montenegro, located in the Bay of Kotor...
and Budva
Budva
Budva is a coastal town in Montenegro. It has around 15,000 inhabitants, and it is the centre of municipality...
, who were subsequently joined by reformists from Cetinje
Cetinje
Cetinje , Цетиње / Cetinje , Italian: Cettigne, Greek: Κετίγνη, Ketígni) is a town and Old Royal Capital of Montenegro. It is also a historical and the secondary capital of Montenegro , with the official residence of the President of Montenegro...
, formed the first regional Montenegrin political party - the Alliance of Reformists of the Montenegrin Coastline with Miodrag Marović as President. On 7 July 1992 the League united with Žarko Rakčević's Party of Socialists desiring to create a major Montenegrin party, forming the Social Democratic Party of Reformists of Montenegro. Finally, on 12 June 1993 the Independent Organization of Communists of Bar
Bar, Montenegro
Bar is a coastal town in Montenegro. It has a population of 17,727...
, the Alliance of Reform forces of Yugoslavia for Montenegro and the Party of National Tolerance merged into it, forming the Social Democratic Party of Montenegro and uniting the forces that opposed then's reigning policies in the Yugoslav wars
Yugoslav wars
The Yugoslav Wars were a series of wars, fought throughout the former Yugoslavia between 1991 and 1995. The wars were complex: characterized by bitter ethnic conflicts among the peoples of the former Yugoslavia, mostly between Serbs on the one side and Croats and Bosniaks on the other; but also...
. Finally, over the years the Yugoslavian People's Party and the old Yugoslavian People's Party joined into SDP CG.
Notable SDP founders were Žarko Rakčević, Ljubiša Stanković and Dušan Simonović. It is the only party 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...
to have full membership of the Socialist International
Socialist International
The Socialist International is a worldwide organization of democratic socialist, social democratic and labour political parties. It was formed in 1951.- History :...
.
When the policies of the Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro
Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro
The Democratic Party of Socialists of Montenegro is the ruling social-democratic political party in Montenegro....
turned towards the goal of full independence for Montenegro the DPS and SDP started working closely together to achieve this goal. They eventually succeeded, with independence movement achieving victory on a referendum
Montenegrin independence referendum, 2006
The Montenegrin independence referendum was a referendum on the independence of the Republic of Montenegro from the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro that was held on 21 May 2006.The total turnout of the referendum was 86.5%...
held on May 21, 2006. Current president of SDP and speaker of Montenegrin Parliament, Ranko Krivokapić
Ranko Krivokapic
Ranko Krivokapić is the Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro and the President of the Social Democratic Party of Montenegro .-Biography:...
, had the honor to officially proclaim independence of Montenegro on June 3, 2006.