Boris Pejović, General Secretary of the Movement Europe Now (PES) and a member of the Parliament of Montenegro, has publicly addressed the political fallout surrounding the nomination of Mirjana Vučić for a position on the Constitutional Court. Pejović stated that the lack of support for Vučić in the second round of voting came not only from the ruling coalition but also from opposition members who had previously agreed to back the candidate proposed by President Jakov Milatović.
Pejović emphasized that it is unjust to hold PES responsible for the situation, given that the opposition has acted contrary to their commitments. He remarked, “Milatović cannot blame PES for what he has been let down by the opposition.” This statement reflects a growing concern about the dynamics between the government and its political allies.
The nomination process for the Constitutional Court has become a contentious issue, as Pejović pointed out that if President Milatović genuinely intended to see the court fully staffed, he should address the lack of responsibility among the parliamentarians who failed to support Vučić. He noted, “If the president truly cared about completing the Constitutional Court, he would likely express public criticism regarding the absence of votes from those parliamentarians who are very close to him.”
Pejović’s comments suggest a rift within Montenegrin politics, highlighting the challenges faced by the ruling party in securing necessary support for key judicial appointments. He concluded his statement by leaving it to the public to consider why the president does not hold all members of parliament to the same standard of accountability.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the implications of this dispute may affect future nominations and the functioning of the Constitutional Court in Montenegro. The situation underscores the complexities of coalition politics and the importance of collaboration among various political factions in the country.
