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The next General Election in Montenegro is expected in 2027.
In Monténégro's latest opinion poll, conducted by Ipsos on October 12, 2017, DPS leads with 40%. Trailing behind are DCG: 23%, DF: 15%, SNP: 5%, URA: 3%, BS: 3%, DEMOS: 3%, SD: 3%, SDP: 3% and AA: 1%. Other parties secure 1% of the votes.
Ipsos achieved a PolitPro Score of ? out of 100.
On average, Ipsos'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%.
According to Ipsos, 9 parties are projected to surpass the electoral threshold and enter Montenegro's parliament: DPS with 33 representatives, DCG with 19 representatives, DF with 13 representatives, SNP with 5 representatives, URA with 3 representatives, BS with 2 representatives, DEMOS with 2 representatives, SD with 2 representatives and SDP 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.