Austro-Hungarian Front in Montenegro: Huter vs. Serbian President of Montenegrin Parliament
Welcome to the political soap opera that could be called “Who is the real Montenegrin?” or “The Battle for July 13th.” Oskar Huter, a member of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), has stirred a real storm in Montenegro with his latest public statement. He accused the President of the Montenegrin Parliament, Andrija Mandić, of chauvinism and desecrating July 13th, one of the most important dates in Montenegrin history.
But wait a minute! Huter, a descendant of an Austro-Hungarian immigrant, is now lecturing a man whose ancestors were born in Montenegro and who is a descendant of insurgents and soldiers of the royal army. Is this hypocrisy or just political paranoia?
Huter’s rhetoric not only divides society but also spreads xenophobia and intolerance. He claims that the Montenegrin police assisted Serbian citizen Mandić in institutionalizing chauvinism, while simultaneously attacking institutions not controlled by DPS.
This conflict is not just a political blunder but a reflection of a deep crisis in Montenegrin politics where the state is equated with the party, and diversity of identity and opinion is considered hostility.
If Montenegro wants to be a state for all its citizens, it must reject such chauvinistic and exclusive politics.
What do you think? Is Huter a voice of reason or a dangerous political provocateur? Drop a comment and join the conversation – because this is not just about politics, it’s about Montenegro’s future!
Political Context and Historical Burden
July 13th symbolizes freedom and resistance, but Huter’s statement tries to turn this date into an exclusive DPS myth. His accusation that Mandić is a Chetnik vojvoda and Serbian citizen sounds like it came from a bygone era, not from the parliament of a modern state.
Huter, who inherits the legacy of July 12th and promotes the Montenegrin language and Latin script as a new identity label, is not in a position to give moral lessons about Montenegrinhood. His rhetoric is dangerous because it divides society into “real” and “fake” Montenegrins, leading to further polarization.
What Lies Behind the Conflict?
This conflict is not just personal or partisan but reflects deeper ideological divides in Montenegro. DPS, long in power, now faces loss of control and tries to monopolize the state and its institutions.
Attacks on Mandić and others who do not fit DPS’s vision of the nation show that DPS does not accept a Montenegro where power is shared by different ethnic and political groups.
Conclusion: Montenegro at a Crossroads
Montenegro stands at a crossroads between inclusivity and exclusivity, between democracy and chauvinism. Huter’s outburst is a warning that political culture has not yet matured for true democracy and respect for diversity.
If Montenegro wants to survive as a state of all its citizens, it must reject such divisions and accept different identities and historical interpretations.
What about you? Is this just another political show or a real problem that could threaten Montenegro’s future? Throw in a few words in the comments, let’s see who’s for peace and who’s for chaos!
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