The President of the Parliament of Montenegro, Andrija Mandić, emphasized that a broad social dialogue could resolve the issue of constitutional discrimination against the Serbian language, spoken by the majority of the country’s population. He noted that the results of the 2021 census confirm that most citizens speak Serbian, and every third citizen identified as belonging to the Serbian people. Mandić believes that through dialogue, the issue of the status of the Serbian linguistic community can be resolved, and representatives of the Serbian people will continue to work for a better position of all peoples in Montenegro. He also highlighted that freedom has become a universal value in Montenegro after the change of government in 2020.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize the importance of minority rights and constitutional equality, highlighting the need to protect the Serbian language as part of cultural and linguistic diversity in Montenegro. They may frame the dialogue as a positive step towards inclusivity and social cohesion.
Center: Centrist sources report the issue factually, focusing on the political dialogue and census data, presenting statements from Andrija Mandić and other officials without strong bias. They emphasize the democratic process and the importance of dialogue in resolving constitutional and linguistic disputes.
Right: Right-leaning media often stress the protection of Serbian national identity and language rights, portraying the dialogue as a necessary response to perceived discrimination against the Serbian community in Montenegro. They may frame the issue as a struggle for recognition and justice for the Serbian people.
