The European Alliance of Montenegro celebrated its first anniversary last night on the Montenegrin political scene, with its leaders lavishly praising their role as a civic and European alternative. Dr. Damir Šehović, president of the Social Democrats of Montenegro and one of the alliance leaders, emphasized that the first year is not just a sum of results but a mirror of the strength of ideas and principles in a time of institutional collapse. He claims that the European Alliance is not a passing phenomenon but a continuation of the struggle of Montenegro’s progressive forces against nationalism and improvisation. Leaders like Ivan Vujović and Vatroslav Belan highlight that they have offered a clear alternative to citizens, with local leaders, activists, and young people with pure intentions and concrete solutions. They claim that in cities like Budva, Gusinje, Podgorica, Nikšić, and Kotor, they have become a reliable support for those who want a modern, just, and developed Montenegro. Belan particularly stresses that the fight for an anti-fascist, civic, and European Montenegro is an obligation to future generations, and the alliance will not stop until their goals are achieved. However, in a time when institutions are weakening and society is divided, the question remains how real this political alternative is and how much it can change the country’s situation. Is the European Alliance just another political story or a real force for change? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tell us if you believe in this civic and European alternative or if it’s just another political fairy tale.
