ES
Europe Now!
Europe Now!
No affiliated group in the European Parliament
Change of +4.9 since last election
+0.2 in the last 3 months
The party's foundation is built on pragmatic optimism. It decisively breaks with the old identity debates between Montenegrin nationalism and pro-Serbian alignment. Its worldview is distinctly technocratic, envisioning the state as a service provider tasked with generating prosperity through efficiency and the rule of law. Europe Now! champions a modern humanistic perspective where economic freedom and social security are not opposing forces, but rather the bedrock for Montenegro's European identity.
The party's agenda centers on radical economic reforms, including raising minimum wages and pensions while simultaneously reducing non-wage labor costs. Its primary target audience comprises the younger generation, urban voters, and the middle class, all of whom are weary of traditional political disputes. The party advocates for an uncompromising fight against corruption and an accelerated path to EU accession. Their core promise: to significantly elevate living standards through market-driven dynamics and strategic state investment programs.
Europe Now! (ES!) acts as a disruptive force within a previously entrenched party system. Strategically, it positions itself as a bridge-builder between ethnic factions, making it a natural coalition partner for the political center. Its main challenge lies in balancing popular promises of prosperity with the essential need for fiscal discipline. Institutionally, the party is firmly committed to the rule of law, yet it must demonstrate that its rapid reform successes are sustainable and system-compatible in the long term.
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The party participated in government for 0% of the legislative period.
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