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Filip Vujanović
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Филип Вујановић
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Vujanović in 2015
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| 1st President of Montenegro | |
| In office 3 June 2006 – 20 May 2018 |
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| Prime Minister | Milo Đukanović Željko Šturanović Milo Đukanović Igor Lukšić Milo Đukanović Duško Marković |
| Preceded by | Himself (as President of the Republic of Montenegro) |
| Succeeded by | Milo Đukanović |
| 3rd President of the Republic of Montenegro | |
| In office 22 May 2003 – 3 June 2006 |
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| Prime Minister | Milo Đukanović |
| President of Serbia and Montenegro | Vojislav Koštunica Svetozar Marović |
| Preceded by | Dragan Kujović (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Himself (as President of Montenegro) |
| In office 25 November 2002 – 19 May 2003 Acting |
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| Prime Minister | Milo Đukanović |
| President of Serbia and Montenegro | Vojislav Koštunica |
| Preceded by | Milo Đukanović |
| Succeeded by | Dragan Kujović (Acting) Himself |
| President of the Parliament | |
| In office 5 November 2002 – 30 July 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Vesna Perović |
| Succeeded by | Ranko Krivokapić |
| Prime Minister of Montenegro | |
| In office 5 February 1998 – 5 November 2002 |
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| President | Milo Đukanović |
| Preceded by | Milo Đukanović |
| Succeeded by | Dragan Đurović (Acting) |
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| Born | 1 September 1954 Belgrade, PR Serbia, Yugoslavia |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Socialists (since 1993) |
| Height | 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse |
Svetlana Vujanović
(m. 1985) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Belgrade |
Filip Vujanović (Montenegrin Cyrillic: Филип Вујановић, born 1 September 1954) is a Montenegrin politician. He was the third president of the Republic of Montenegro from 2003 to 2006. This was when Montenegro was still part of Serbia and Montenegro. After Montenegro became independent, he served as its first president from 2006 to 2018.
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Early Life and Education
Filip Vujanović was born and grew up in Belgrade. This city was then part of Yugoslavia. He studied law at the University of Belgrade's Law School. After finishing his studies, he worked in courts in Belgrade from 1978 to 1981.
In 1981, when he was 27, he moved to Titograd. He worked as a lawyer there for several years. In March 1993, he decided to enter politics.
Political Career Beginnings
Vujanović joined the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) in 1993. He was invited by Momir Bulatović, who was the Montenegrin federal President. This was after the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia was formed. This new country included Montenegro and Serbia.
He first served as the Minister of Justice from 1993 to 1996. Then, he became the Minister of Interior from 1996 to 1998. In 1997, there was a disagreement within his party. Vujanović chose to support Milo Đukanović. After Đukanović won the presidential election, he made Vujanović the first Prime Minister of Montenegro. Vujanović was Prime Minister from February 1998 until January 2003.
Becoming President of Montenegro
On 5 November 2002, Vujanović became the speaker of the Montenegrin parliament. Because the president, Đukanović, resigned, Vujanović became the Acting President of Montenegro on 25 November 2002.
Vujanović ran for president in December 2002. He won by a lot, getting 86% of the votes. However, the election was not valid because not enough people voted. The rules said at least 50% of voters had to participate.
The election was held again in February 2003. Vujanović won again with 81% of the votes. But still, less than 50% of people voted, so it was invalid again.
Finally, the election was held a third time on 11 May 2003. This time, the rule about minimum voter turnout was removed. Vujanović won with 63% of the votes.
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Vujanović officially became President of Montenegro on 22 May 2003. Even though he was born in Serbia, he strongly supported Montenegro becoming an independent country. He was a big supporter of the Montenegro independence referendum. He often spoke about Montenegro and Serbia separating peacefully. He also wanted them to work together after independence. He is friends with former Serbian president Boris Tadić.
On 21 May 2006, Montenegro held its independence referendum. About 55.5% of voters approved it. This was just enough to pass the 55% requirement. On 3 June 2006, Montenegro officially became an independent state.
In December 2006, Vujanović signed a document for Montenegro to join the Partnership for Peace Programme. This made Montenegro a member of this NATO program.
In April 2007, President Vujanović said he would protect the property of the Serbian Orthodox Church. This was during a time when another church tried to take its property. In the 2008 Montenegrin presidential election, Vujanović ran for a second term. He won with 51.89% of the votes.
In 2012, Vujanović called for local elections in Tivat and Herceg Novi. He also appointed four judges to the Judicial Council. This was after talking with many legal groups.
On 31 July 2012, President Vujanović called for elections for the Parliament of Montenegro. These elections were held on 14 October. The Coalition for European Montenegro, led by DPS, won. After the elections, Vujanović appointed Đukanović as Prime Minister again.
In February 2013, a court approved Vujanović's plan to run for a third term. They said his first term (2003–2008) was when Montenegro was still part of a union with Serbia. So, his 2008–2013 term was legally his first term as president of an independent Montenegro. In the 2013 Montenegrin presidential election, Vujanović won his third presidential term. He got 51.2% of the votes.
Foreign Policy and International Relations
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As President, Vujanović hosted the 4th Regional Summit of Heads of States in Budva in December 2012. In June 2013, he attended the 18th Summit of Central European Countries in Bratislava.
Relations with Serbia
As President of Montenegro, Vujanović recognized the Independence of Kosovo. Kosovo was an autonomous province of Serbia. In October 2008, Serbia expelled Montenegro's ambassador. Almost a year later, Serbia accepted a new Montenegrin ambassador.
After Tomislav Nikolić became the new Serbian president in May 2012, he said he recognized Montenegro as a state. However, he also said he saw no difference between Serbs and Montenegrins. In June 2013, Vujanović met Nikolić. Vujanović said he supported joint projects between the two countries.
Relations with Romania
On 24 June 2013, Vujanović met with Titus Corlățean, the Romanian Minister of Foreign Affairs. This meeting happened after a tragic bus crash in Montenegro involving Romanian tourists. Vujanović expressed his deep sadness for the victims. He also sent a message of sympathy to Romania's President, Traian Băsescu. June 26, the day the victims were sent home, became a day of national mourning in Montenegro. This showed solidarity with Romania.
Timeline of Offices
The chart below shows the different jobs Filip Vujanović held. It also shows the status of Montenegro during those times.
Personal Life
Filip Vujanović has been married to Svetlana Vujanović since May 1985. Svetlana is a court judge. They have three children: two daughters named Tatjana and Nina, and a son named Danilo. Vujanović is very tall, standing at 2.00 meters (about 6 feet 7 inches). This makes him one of the tallest leaders in the world.
Honours and Awards
House of Petrović-Njegoš: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Prince Danilo I (4 June 2005)
House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies: Sovereign Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Francis I (29 July 2012)
Serbian Orthodox Church: Order of the Holy Emperor Constantine (19 October 2013)
Bulgaria: Grand Cross of the Order of the Balkan Mountains (25 November 2016)
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See also
In Spanish: Filip Vujanović para niños
