The Democratic Centre of Montenegro (Demokratski centar Crne Gore, DC) was the minor short-lived centrist political party in Montenegro.[1]
Democratic Centre of Montenegro Demokratski centar Crne Gore Демократски центар Црне Горе | |
|---|---|
| Founder | Goran Batrićević |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Dissolved | 2014 |
| Split from | Movement for Changes |
| Headquarters | Podgorica |
| Ideology | Economic liberalism Souverainism Pro-Europeanism Atlanticism |
| Political position | Centre |
History edit
It was formed in 2009, following the split in the leadership of the Movement for Changes (PzP). Its founder and president was Goran Batričević, former vice-president of the PzP. Party regarded itself as the moral and ideological heir of the original Group for Changes non-governmental organization.
At the 2009 parliamentary election the party participated within a centrist "For a Different Montenegro" coalition with Liberal Party of Montenegro (LP CG), which won only 2,7% of votes, just below the 3% electoral threshold.[2] After the election party activity significantly decreased, but it remained formally active, until its dissolution in 2014.
Parliamentary elections edit
| Year | Popular vote | % of popular vote | Overall seats won | Coalition | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8,759 | 2.7% | 0 / 81
|
with LP | extra-parliamentary |
References edit
- ^ Slobodna Evropa (2009): Nova stranka na političkoj mapi
- ^ Izbori 2009 Archived 2012-08-01 at the Wayback Machine