Montenegro’s Prime Minister, Milojko Spajić, confirmed on Thursday evening, April 30, 2026, that a significant government reconstruction is “imminent.” Speaking to reporters at the Parliament of Montenegro ahead of the “Prime Minister’s Hour” session, Spajić addressed growing speculation regarding leadership changes within his cabinet.
The Prime Minister explicitly endorsed Jelena Borovinić-Bojović, the current President of the Assembly of the Capital City (Podgorica), for a senior role in the reconstructed executive branch.
A Return to the Executive for Borovinić-Bojović
Speculation has intensified that Borovinić-Bojović, who served as the Minister of Health during the Krivokapić administration, will be appointed as Deputy Prime Minister for Health.
“I have a great opinion of Ms. Borovinić-Bojović. She is acceptable at any moment,” Spajić stated. “The reconstruction will happen at the moment I inform the public, and that will be very soon.”
Strategic Rationale for the Reshuffle
Political analysts in Podgorica view this reshuffle as a move to broaden the government’s political base and stabilize the ruling majority amidst 2026’s regional volatility.
- Political Inclusion: Bringing in high-profile figures from the coalition partners aims to solidify support for the government’s “Europe Now 2” economic reforms.
- Sectoral Strengthening: By creating a Deputy PM position specifically for healthcare, the administration aims to address long-standing structural issues in the public health system.
Wider Context: Montenegro’s 2026 Trajectory
The announcement comes at a pivotal time for Montenegro, which currently enjoys a more stable outlook than its neighbors according to the latest World Press Freedom Index and KFOR security assessments.
| Country | Status (April 2026) | Regional Rank |
| Slovenia | Satisfactory | 36th |
| Montenegro | Improving / Satisfactory | 41st |
| Serbia | Difficult | 104th |
While Serbia faces domestic calls for ministerial resignations over defense pacts with Israel and tensions in the Sandžak region, Spajić’s administration is focused on domestic consolidation to accelerate its EU accession timeline.
What to Expect Next
The Prime Minister’s “very soon” timeline suggests that the formal proposal for the reshuffle could be submitted to Parliament as early as the first week of May. The move is expected to trigger a series of local leadership shifts, as a successor for Borovinić-Bojović in the Podgorica city assembly will also need to be named.
