A political drama is unfolding in Montenegro! Arrests in Danilovgrad, including the head of the security department, cast a shadow over a state that claims it is determined not to return under the command of parallel power centers. Aleksa Bečić, coordinator of the bureau for operational coordination of security agencies, does not mince words: for decades, these centers hid crime under uniforms, distributed badges based on party loyalty, and commanded institutions from the shadows. “They are panicking because vetting reveals all their dirty traces,” says Bečić. But is this really a fight for justice or political persecution? While the state claims vetting is necessary to clean the system, many wonder – who is next? And why now?
Meanwhile, the political scene in Montenegro is heating up further. At last night’s awarding of the July 13th prize at Vila Gorica, the absence of the highest state officials, including the president and prime minister, did not go unnoticed. Laureate Miloš Karadaglić even refused to accept the award, while protests outside the villa cast an additional shadow over the ceremony. Clearly, political tensions are at a peak, and societal divisions are deepening.
In this chaos, one of the few voices of reason reminds us that “powerless hatred is the worst emotion” and that it is important to understand what divides us and why. But while political games are played, ordinary people remain confused and worried about their country’s future.
If you think this is just another ordinary political drama, think again. This is a fight for the soul of Montenegro, and we are all front-row spectators. So, what do you think – is vetting salvation or a purge? Write, laugh, rage, but don’t stay silent!
