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President of Montenegro
Standard of the President of Montenegro.svg
Standard of the president of Montenegro
Jakov Milatović in 2024 MGR2967 ((cropped).jpg
Incumbent
Jakov Milatović
since 20 May 2023
Residence Blue Palace, Cetinje
Term length Five years, renewable once
Inaugural holder Milo Đukanović
Formation 2006
Salary 33,440 USD annually


The President of Montenegro is the leader of the country of Montenegro. Think of them as the main representative for Montenegro, both inside the country and when dealing with other nations. The person holding this important job right now is Jakov Milatović, who started on May 20, 2023. The President's official home is a place called the Blue Palace, located in Cetinje.

The President can serve for two terms, and each term lasts for five years. To become President, a person must be a citizen of Montenegro. They also need to have lived in Montenegro for at least ten out of the past fifteen years.

How Long Does the President Serve?

According to Montenegro's main rulebook, the Constitution of Montenegro, here's how long a President serves:

  • The President of Montenegro is chosen for a five-year period.
  • The same person can be elected President only two times.
  • The President starts their job after taking an oath in front of the Parliament members.
  • If a war or emergency happens, the President's term can be extended. This extension can last for up to 90 days after the situation ends.
  • The President of Montenegro cannot hold any other public job at the same time.

What Does the President Do?

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The Blue Palace in Cetinje, the official home of the President of Montenegro.
Jadranka Presidential yacht in Military of Montenegro
The "Jadranka" presidential yacht.

The President of Montenegro has many important responsibilities. These duties help the country run smoothly and represent it well on the world stage. Here are some of the main things the President does, as stated in the Constitution of Montenegro:

  1. The President represents Montenegro both within the country and when dealing with other nations.
  2. They are in charge of the Army, following decisions made by the Defense and Security Council.
  3. The President officially announces new laws.
  4. They call for elections for the Parliament.
  5. The President suggests important people for jobs to the Parliament. This includes the person who will be the Prime Minister, judges for the Constitutional Court, and the protector of human rights.
  6. They choose and remove ambassadors and other diplomatic leaders for Montenegro in other countries. This is done with the Government's suggestion and after getting advice from the Parliament.
  7. The President accepts official papers from foreign diplomats.
  8. They give out medals and awards from Montenegro.
  9. The President can grant amnesty, which means forgiving someone for a crime.
  10. They also do other tasks that are mentioned in the Constitution or by law.

What Happens if the President Can't Do Their Job?

If the President's term ends, or if they are temporarily unable to do their duties, another person steps in. The President of the Parliament of Montenegro takes over this role until a new President is elected or the original President can return to their duties.

How Laws Are Made Official

When a new law is passed by the Parliament, the President of Montenegro has a role in making it official. The President must announce the law within seven days of it being passed. If the law was passed very quickly, they must announce it within three days.

The President can also send a law back to the Parliament. This means they want the Parliament to think about it again and make a new decision. If the Parliament passes the law again, the President must then announce it.

Recent Elections

The most recent election for President of Montenegro happened in 2023. Here are the results from that election:

Candidate Party First round Second round
Votes % Votes %
Jakov Milatović Europe Now! 97,867 28.92 221,592 58.88
Milo Đukanović Democratic Party of Socialists 119,685 35.37 154,769 41.12
Andrija Mandić Democratic Front 65,393 19.32
Aleksa Bečić Democratic Montenegro 37,562 11.10
Draginja Vuksanović Social Democratic Party 10,669 3.15
Goran Danilović United Montenegro 4,659 1.38
Jovan Radulović Independent 2,574 0.76
Total 338,409 100.00 376,361 100.00
Valid votes 338,409 97.43 376,361 98.97
Invalid/blank votes 8,924 2.57 3,920 1.03
Total votes 347,333 100.00 380,281 100.00
Registered voters/turnout 542,154 64.07 542,154 70.14
Source: State Electoral Commission, Radio and Television of Montenegro

Presidential Symbols

The President of Montenegro has special flags, called standards, that represent their office. There is one for use on land and another for use at sea.

  • Standard of the President of Montenegro

    Presidential Standard on Land

  • Presidential Standard of Montenegro (at sea)

    Presidential Standard Afloat

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Presidente de Montenegro para niños

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