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Željko Šturanović
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| Жељко Штурановић | |
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| Prime Minister of Montenegro | |
| In office 10 November 2006 – 29 February 2008 |
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| President | Filip Vujanović |
| Preceded by | Milo Đukanović |
| Succeeded by | Milo Đukanović |
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| Born | 31 January 1960 Nikšić, PR Montenegro, Yugoslavia |
| Died | 30 June 2014 (aged 54) Paris, France |
| Political party | Democratic Party of Socialists |
Željko Šturanović (born January 31, 1960 – died June 30, 2014) was a politician from Montenegro. He served as the Prime Minister of Montenegro from 2006 until he resigned in 2008.
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Early Life
Željko Šturanović was born in Nikšić, a city in what was then the People's Republic of Montenegro. At that time, Montenegro was part of a larger country called Yugoslavia.
Becoming Prime Minister
Before becoming Prime Minister, Šturanović worked as the Minister of Justice. This was in the government led by the previous Prime Minister, Milo Đukanović.
In October 2006, Prime Minister Đukanović announced he would not seek the position again. The leaders of his political party then chose Šturanović as their candidate for the next Prime Minister. Even the political groups that usually disagreed with the ruling party welcomed this choice.
On November 10, 2006, the Montenegrin parliament voted to approve Šturanović and his new government. His government had 14 members, including two deputy prime ministers. The parliament approved them with 42 votes in favor and 28 against. Šturanović officially became Prime Minister on the same day.
Time as Prime Minister and Resignation
As Prime Minister, Željko Šturanović signed an important agreement called the Stabilization and Association Agreement. He signed this on behalf of the Montenegrin government on March 15, 2007. This agreement helps countries get closer to joining the European Union.
Sadly, Šturanović was diagnosed with a serious illness during his time as Prime Minister. Even though he was ill, he continued to work for a while. However, on January 31, 2008, he announced his resignation. He explained that his medical treatment required him to work much less than a Prime Minister's job demands.
He stayed in office until the parliament approved and swore in Milo Đukanović as the new Prime Minister at the end of February. Željko Šturanović passed away in Paris, France, on June 30, 2014, at the age of 54.
His Government Team
| Portfolio | Minister | Party | Took office | |
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| General Affairs | Željko Šturanović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Deputy Prime Ministers | ||||
| European integration | Gordana Đurović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Economic and Financial Policy | Vujica Lazović | SDP | 10 November 2006 | |
| Ministers | ||||
| Finance | Igor Lukšić | DPS | 14 February 2004 | |
| Justice | Miraš Radović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Foreign Affairs | Milan Roćen | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Agriculture and Rural Development | Milutin Simović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Defence | Boro Vučinić | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Economic development | Branimir Gvozdenović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Education and Science | Slobodan Backović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Culture and Sports | Predrag Sekulić | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Traffics and Naval Affairs | Andrija Lompar | SDP | 10 November 2006 | |
| Sustainable Development and Tourism | Predrag Nenezić | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Health | Miodrag Radunović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
| Human and Minority Rights | Fuad Nimani | DUA | 10 November 2006 | |
| Internal Affairs | Jusuf Kalamperović | SDP | 8 January 2003 | |
| Without Portfolio | Suad Numanović | DPS | 10 November 2006 | |
