Opposition in Montenegro closer to forming government, signs agreement

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The Montenegrin opposition harmonised and signed a draft agreement in front of reporters, saying it would not withdraw the recognition of Kosovo's independence, would improve cooperation with NATO as a member state and would depoliticise key institutions to fight against corruption and crime.

The leaders of three opposition parties, Zdravko Krivokapic the head of ‘For Montenegro's Future,’ Aleksa Becic, president of ‘Peace Is our Nation,’ and Dritan Abazovic, the head of ‘Black on White’ coalition said the signing of the draft was a proof they were going along the road that wouldn't be changed ‘as spun’ by some politicians and media.

The draft also said that the three signatories would not initiate any changes of the state flag, coat of arms and national anthem, i.e., that they would respect the Constitution.

There won't be any political revanchism, and a new government will bring laws in line with the European Union standards to join the bloc as soon as possible, the draft says.

New authorities will offer the minorities to take part in governing the country, regardless if they are represented in the parliament or not.