Montenegro and NATO: Millions Spent on What Exactly?
Montenegro has decided to allocate around one million euros to NATO in the upcoming period, but Milan Knežević, leader of the Democratic People’s Party (DNP), calls this decision absurd and harmful. He argues that the country has far more important needs to spend money on — like infrastructure, healthcare, schools, and kindergartens.
Knežević took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to say that this decision is like trying to put out a fire with a canister of gasoline. He demanded a referendum on Montenegro’s NATO membership, claiming that citizens have not been properly consulted.
He points out that countries like Spain and Slovenia held referendums on NATO membership, so why can’t Montenegro? According to him, support for NATO among Montenegrin citizens is below 50%, even eight years after the parliament made the decision to join.
Knežević also criticized the government for spending millions on NATO while the country lacks completed highways, modern hospitals, and functional health centers. He even proposed the removal of the Speaker of the Parliament, Andrija Mandić, accusing him of not working in the people’s interest.
This is not just political criticism but a call to action — for citizens to decide whether they want Montenegro to remain in NATO or not. Is this madness or a brave fight for the people’s interests? Drop your thoughts, maybe you have the solution to this NATO mess!
Is Montenegro really ready to spend millions on NATO while lacking basic infrastructure?
While millions of euros flow into the NATO budget, citizens wonder — where are our roads, hospitals, and schools? Knežević claims this is a waste of money and that the state should focus on its priority needs.
Referendum as a solution?
Knežević is not alone in believing that citizens should decide on such an important issue. He cites examples of other countries that held referendums on NATO membership, which is a democratic and fair way to hear the people’s voice.
Support for NATO below 50%?
According to surveys, less than half of Montenegro’s citizens support NATO membership. This is worrying for the government that made the decision without broad public support.
Conclusion
Will Montenegro continue to spend millions on NATO, or will citizens finally get to decide their fate? Milan Knežević throws down the gauntlet and demands a referendum. What about you? For or against? Drop a comment, let your voice be heard in this NATO drama!
