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The next General Election in Montenegro is expected in 2027.
The latest national poll in Montenegro, conducted by House of Win, shows DPS commanding 39.8% support, with DF: 13.8%, DCG: 13.2%, SD: 6.2%, SNP: 5.1%, BS: 4.2%, SDP: 3.8%, AL: 3.3%, DEMOS: 2.9%, URA: 2.2%, PCG: 2.1% and UCG: 0.8% trailing. Other parties secure 2.6% of the votes.
House of Win achieved a PolitPro Score of ? out of 100.
On average, House of Win's figures deviate by percentage points between their final pre-election polls and actual election results.
The electoral threshold for the election in Montenegro is 3%.
Election polls are not predictions; they are snapshots subject to statistical fluctuations. To provide a realistic picture, we daily simulate 100,000 election outcomes based on the PolitPro Election Trend using the 'Monte Carlo method'. In doing so, we factor in typical voter migration patterns and political trends. Our algorithm tests various scenarios – from minor shifts within political camps to unexpected political developments – to determine the true chances of success for parties and coalitions.
According to House of Win, 8 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter Montenegro's parliament: DPS with 37 representatives, DF with 13 representatives, DCG with 12 representatives, SD with 6 representatives, SNP with 5 representatives, BS with 3 representatives, SDP with 3 representatives and AL with 2 representatives.
Montenegro's Parliament, the Skupština, comprises 81 deputies elected for a four-year term. The electoral system employs pure proportional representation within a single nationwide constituency, utilizing closed lists. A distinctive feature in Montenegro is the protection of national minorities: while most parties face a general electoral threshold, minority groups benefit from significantly lower hurdles. This ensures adequate representation for diverse population segments, including Bosniaks, Albanians, and Croats, in the Skupština.
Montenegro mandates a nationwide electoral threshold of 3% for parties to enter Parliament. For parties or coalitions representing national minorities (provided they constitute a maximum of 15% of the total population), this threshold drops to 0.7%. A special provision further applies to the Croatian minority: if none of their lists reach the 0.7% threshold, the list with the most votes still secures a mandate, provided it garners at least 0.35% of the total vote. These differentiated thresholds aim to balance political stability with inclusive representation.
Forming a government in Montenegro requires a majority of at least 41 out of 81 seats. Given that the proportional representation system often fragments the party landscape, coalitions are the norm. Following elections, the President proposes a Prime Minister after consultations with parliamentary factions. In political practice, minority parties frequently play a pivotal kingmaker role. Coalition negotiations typically focus on issues such as EU integration, anti-corruption efforts, and the nation's economic development.