Politics & Government Guide · MontenegroPolitics & Government Guide in Montenegro
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Montenegro's parliamentary republic is led by President Jakov Milatović and Prime Minister Milojko Spajić of the Europe Now Movement, heading a broad pro-European coalition government formed in 2023 and expanded in 2025. The government prioritizes EU accession, achieving progress in closing negotiation chapters, amid ongoing rule-of-law challenges and fiscal pressures. Political stability has improved with coalition support, though polarization persists.
Democracy Index
Moderate
Government Type
Parliamentary republic
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
President Jakov Milatović(since 2023)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Milojko Spajić(Europe Now Movement)since 2023
Political Indicators
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Flawed Democracy
International IDEA (2023)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Center-left
Right-wing
Centrist
Voting Rights
Citizens aged 18 and over have full voting rights in national, local, and European Parliament elections.
Recent Developments
- Government expanded in July 2025 to include pro-Serb and Bosniak parties for broader coalition support
- Europe Now 2.0 Program adopted in September 2024, increasing minimum wage to €600-€800
- Provisional closure of EU negotiation Chapters 5, 7, 10, and 20 in 2024-2025
- Appointment of new Supreme State Prosecutor Milorad Markovic in 2025
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