Montenegrin opposition MP and leader of the Democratic People’s Party (DNP), Milan Knežević, has renewed calls to overturn Montenegro’s decision to recognize Kosovo, announcing political initiatives and a public rally scheduled for May 10.
Knežević claimed that more than 85% of Montenegrin citizens oppose Kosovo’s independence and said his party will formally push for the withdrawal of the recognition decision, describing it as a “shameful act.”
He announced that a large gathering will be held on May 10, where he will seek support from party structures and activists for the initiative. According to him, the proposal will also be submitted to the Montenegrin Parliament in the form of a resolution.
Speaking after a session of the DNP presidency, Knežević said the party had received full backing to begin a campaign aimed at reversing Montenegro’s recognition of Kosovo.
He argued that earlier coalition agreements had prevented the party from addressing what he described as “divisive issues,” but claimed that recent political developments rendered those agreements no longer valid. He also accused parts of the parliamentary majority of blocking their initiatives related to state symbols and identity issues.
Knežević further stated that the DNP will request institutional support from religious leaders, including Metropolitan Ioannikije, Metropolitan Metodije, and Serbian Patriarch Porfirije, emphasizing what he described as the need for “institutional satisfaction” for the Serbian community in Montenegro.
He also accused the current government of having a hostile stance toward Serbia and Serbian identity, framing his initiative as part of a broader political and cultural struggle in the country.
The announcement is expected to further intensify political tensions in Montenegro ahead of the planned rally on May 10.
