Albanian Forum: Čobi and Camaj will vote to remove Mandić

"The Presidency assessed that this issue is not just a vote for or against an official, nor does it represent support for the initiator of the initiative. The essential question is whether Montenegro accepts the glorification of war criminals or stands on the side of international justice, victims and European values," the Albanian Forum announced. Disclaimer: The translations are mostly done through AI translator and might not be 100% accurate. Albanian Forum MPs will vote to remove Assembly Speaker Andrija Mandić, the party's presidency announced tonight. The deputies of the Albanian Forum in the Parliament of Montenegro are Artan Čobi and Nikola Camaj, who is also the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament. The Presidency decided that the Congress of the Albanian Forum will be held on October 31st. "The Presidency assessed that relations within the parliamentary majority are not always at the level of the necessary partnership and shared responsibility, and that the relationship of one part of the majority parties towards the Albanian Forum and the legitimate demands of Albanians must be significantly improved. Partnership implies mutual respect, sincere dialogue and implementation of what has been agreed. The Albanian Forum has made a significant contribution to political stability, the functioning of institutions and European integration, which is why we expect all partners to respect this contribution," the Albanian Forum said in a statement. They add that despite their dissatisfaction, they will continue to act responsibly towards the interests of citizens and the strategic goal of Montenegro becoming the next member of the European Union. "Our representatives in the Government directly contributed to the closure of almost half of the chapters closed during the mandate of the 44th Government. When it comes to the initiative to dismiss the President of the Parliament, the Presidency assessed that this issue is not just a vote for or against one official, nor does it represent support for the initiator of the initiative. The essential question is whether Montenegro accepts the glorification of war criminals or stands on the side of international justice, victims and European values. Ratko Mladić is a war criminal who has been finally convicted before an international court. Any attempt to glorify him is unacceptable, anti-European and contrary to the future chosen by the citizens of Montenegro. Therefore, the head of the Albanian Forum Parliamentary Group will sign the initiative to dismiss the President of the Parliament of Montenegro Andrija Mandić, and the Albanian Forum MPs will vote for his dismissal. The decision was made unanimously," it was announced. They also add that the decision does not represent support for the initiator of the initiative. The initiative to remove Mandić was submitted to the parliamentary groups in the Parliament by the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS). "It stems from the principles and values ​​of the Albanian Forum, which cannot be the subject of daily political calculations or political compromises. The Presidency will, after voting on the initiative to dismiss the President of the Parliament of Montenegro Andrija Mandić, assess the relations within the parliamentary majority and responsibly make further decisions, taking into account the interests of Albanians, political stability and the European perspective of Montenegro," the Albanian Forum announced. See more: Download the app and follow the news FOLLOW US ON