Deputy Prime Minister of Yugoslavia Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Deputy Prime Minister Podpredsjednik Vlade Потпредседник Владе
Longest serving Edvard Kardelj 7 March 1945 – 29 June 1963
Formation	26 August 1939
First holder	Vladko Maček
Final holder	Aleksandar Mitrović Živko Pregl
Abolished	21 November 1991

The Deputy Prime Minister of Yugoslavia was an important government role. This person helped the Prime Minister lead the country. This position existed in different forms of Yugoslavia, from the Kingdom of Yugoslavia to the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, and later the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It was active from 1939 until 2003.

What is a Deputy Prime Minister?
History of the Office
Key Deputy Prime Ministers
- Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1939–1945)
- Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1945–1992)
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What is a Deputy Prime Minister?

A Deputy Prime Minister is like a second-in-command to the Prime Minister. They help the Prime Minister with their duties and can take over if the Prime Minister is away or unable to work. This role is very important for keeping the government running smoothly.

History of the Office

The job of Deputy Prime Minister was first created in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia on August 26, 1939. The first person to hold this position was Vladko Maček.

After World War II, when Yugoslavia became the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the role of Deputy Prime Minister was re-established on February 2, 1946. At first, two people held this job at the same time: Edvard Kardelj and Jaša Prodanović. It became common for several people to be Deputy Prime Ministers at once. Sometimes, they also had other jobs in the government.

The role of Deputy Prime Minister in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia ended in 2003. The last person to serve in this position was Miroljub Labus. He held the office from November 4, 2000, to March 17, 2003.

Key Deputy Prime Ministers

Many different people served as Deputy Prime Minister throughout Yugoslavia's history. Here are a few notable examples from different periods:

Kingdom of Yugoslavia (1939–1945)

Vladko Maček was the first Deputy Prime Minister, starting in August 1939. He was a leader of the Croatian Peasant Party.

During World War II, when the Yugoslav government was in exile (meaning they were outside the country), people like Slobodan Jovanović and Juraj Krnjević also served in this role.

In the provisional government formed towards the end of the war, Edvard Kardelj and Milan Grol were among those who held the position.

Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1945–1992)

Edvard Kardelj served for a very long time, from 1946 to 1963. He was a key figure in the League of Communists of Yugoslavia.

Other important people who served as Deputy Prime Minister during this period included Aleksandar Ranković, Milovan Đilas, and Svetozar Vukmanović. Many others held this position, often at the same time, helping to manage different parts of the country's government and economy.