Montenegro's veteran PM stepping down for new govt: party

Montenegro's veteran leader Milo Djukanovic will not continue as prime minister in the next government according to his party, which topped recent parliamentary polls.

What you need to know:

  • The Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) late Tuesday said the party's management had decided to propose Djukanovic's deputy and former national security chief, Dusko Markovic, as candidate for prime minister-designate.
  • A party committee was expected to approve the decision later Wednesday.