In many countries of the world and in Montenegro today, the Day of Victory over Fascism in the Second World War is celebrated. In addition, European countries celebrate Europe Day today.
Yesterday in Podgorica, on the occasion of the Victory over Fascism Day, an honorary firing was carried out from the hill of Gorica. Congratulations on the occasion of May 9 were also sent today by the highest state officials.
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Živković: The Day of Victory over Fascism should be a reminder to value and defend tolerance and togetherness
Acting President of the Democratic Party of Socialists Danijel Živković announced that Victory over Fascism Day should be a reminder that we should always appreciate and defend values such as tolerance, solidarity and togetherness.
"I want to congratulate everyone on May 9, the Day of Victory over Fascism. This day brings us the opportunity to remember the heroic feats and sacrifices of our ancestors who fought for freedom and peace," the statement of the Democratic Party of Socialists states.
Živković points out that they believe in the wisdom and strength of today's generations, to fight for a society unencumbered by any tensions and differences.
"We are working together so that Montenegro becomes a member of the EU, which will make the dream of all generations living in Montenegro come true. Happy Victory Day over fascism and Europe Day," Živković concluded.
Vuković: From their wounds came the freedom we enjoy, to do everything to prove that we are worthy of their sacrifice
The President of the Nikšić Municipal Assembly Nemanja Vuković, together with the representatives of the Association of the Fighters of the National Liberation War of Montenegro (SOBNOR), laid a wreath at the Monument to the Fallen Fighters under Trebjes, on the occasion of Victory Day over Fascism.
"On that occasion, Vuković pointed out that we must always and in every place show loyalty to the ideals that our ancestors fought for and on which our country was built," the Nikšić Municipal Assembly said in a statement.
As Vuković says, the freedom we enjoy today came from their wounds.
"Therefore, we must do everything to prove that we are worthy of their sacrifice, and that their libertarian spirit is still alive today," he pointed out.
"Their 'bright graves' unmistakably direct us to walk the right path, deeply convinced that only anti-fascist, just and free Montenegro is a safe house for all of us," concluded Vuković.
Tošić: Pljevlja made a great contribution in the fight against the occupiers and the great sacrifices of our ancestors were built into the foundations of values and traditions
The President of the Municipal Assembly (SO) of Pljevlja, Jovana Tošić, congratulated the citizens of Pljevlja on May 9, the Day of Victory over Fascism.
"It is a great honor for me to congratulate all my fellow citizens on May 9, the Day of Victory over Fascism. Pljevlja made a great contribution in the fight against the occupiers and the great sacrifices of our ancestors were built into the foundations of values and traditions and made the spirit of freedom still alive today. After 78 years since the victory over fascism, we are still continuing the path that was left to us as a legacy, and it is the duty of young people to continue and nurture the ideal of justice and love of freedom," stated Tošić in her congratulatory message.
Vučinić: May 9 is the date that symbolizes the collapse of the greatest evil in the history of mankind
The president of the Workers' Party, Maksim Vučinić, laid a wreath at the monument to the national heroine Milica and the Vučinić brothers on the occasion of Victory Day, the Workers' Party announced.
"May 9 is the date that symbolizes the collapse of the greatest evil in the history of mankind. It is also the day when we must remember those who first recognized the evil that was the occupation of our country by the Axis Powers. The first significant uprising in enslaved Europe took place in Montenegro. "The general uprising, courage and determination of the convinced libertarian people of Montenegro raised the faltering morale and set an example for all European nations. Those values that our ancestors forged in battle are still of the greatest importance for our people today," Vučinić pointed out.
They laid wreaths at the Monument to the Fallen Soldiers in Kolašin
On the occasion of May 9 - Victory Day, wreaths were laid at the Monument to Fallen Fighters in the Square of Fighters in Kolašin by delegations from the Municipality of Kolašin, led by Vice Presidents Vasilije Ivanović and Miodrag Bulatović, as well as the President of the Municipal Assembly Vasilije Bulatović.
Wreaths were also laid by delegations from the Army of Montenegro and the Association of National Liberation War Fighters and Anti-Fascists (UBNOR) from that city, as well as some citizens.
Bosniak: Montenegro made a great contribution to the affirmation of the fundamental values of the EU
The Vice-President of the Assembly Branka Bošnjak said that Montenegro, although a geographically small country, "through a long historical continuum, with considerable sacrifices in the Second World War in the fight against fascism, with its brave and courageous example and actions", made a great contribution to the affirmation of the fundamental values of the European Union, in which he clearly recognizes his future.
"It is no coincidence that two major historical milestones are linked to the same day, May 9, Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day. The first is symbolically linked to the first steps in the creation of the EU, and the second to the defeat of the Nazi ideology, which is a clear message that only in unity, tolerance, cultural and national diversity and cooperation can a constructive society and political entity as we recognize today in the EU be built.
"On the other hand, this day both warns us and reminds us of everything that preceded the victory over fascism in the Second World War and that wrote the gray pages of history in which millions of human victims, millions of opportunities, gifts and will to live disappear with cold statistics. of one's daughters, sons, fathers, mothers, friends, children... That is why it is important not to forget historical messages and their true meanings, not to forget what we had to learn through suffering, suffering, blood and pain and to build the future of the EU , in which we undoubtedly see our way, striving for the ideals of good, pacifism, political pluralism, interethnic and intercultural tolerance and unity, democracy. To fight against the scourge of violence, dictatorship, centralism, radical authoritarian nationalism, chauvinism, extremism and all those deviant social and ideological phenomena that in the end always turn into cyclops that mercilessly take human lives. Let's fight for the ideals of a refined man and society, science, culture, art, but also a society of the rule of law and social justice, better economic opportunities and well-being.
"Montenegro, both in its current and in its historical code, aspires to the values of the EU. Although a geographically small country, through a long historical continuum, it made a great contribution to the considerable sacrifices in the Second World War in the fight against fascism, with its brave and courageous example and actions affirmation of the fundamental values of the EU, in which it unequivocally recognizes its future. Therefore, on behalf of the Parliament of Montenegro, and on my own behalf, I congratulate May 9, the Day of Victory over Fascism and the Day of Europe, with the wish that these great dates will always be our pride, symbolic a landmark in our political and ideological aspirations, but also an unforgettable dark historical chapter, a reminder in times of challenges to step bravely and uncompromisingly in the face of true values, with hope, faith and optimism," said the Vice-President of the Assembly.
Šehović: Resist attacks on key foreign policy priorities
The leader of the Social Democrats, Damir Šehović, said that Montenegro must resist attacks on its key foreign policy priorities, which, as he said, will especially strengthen in the coming period.
"Today, the world celebrates one of the most famous and important dates, the Victory over Fascism Day, in order to remind the millions of victims of a terrible ideology, and therefore the fact that the issue of ideology is actually a question of elementary values on which the individual, politics and the state rest.
"This day also reminds us that the truth long ago drew a line between those who were on the right and those who were on the wrong side of history. Not allowing that line to be blurred, criminal acts and ideologies to experience revisionism, and individuals to be rehabilitated, is the question personal honor, as well as an understanding of the practical dangers of such attacks on history.
"Precisely on the idea of unity around true values instead of division, we are welcoming another most important date, Europe Day. Schuman's declaration showed the world the wisdom of economic and other forms of rapprochement, as a superior policy compared to disuniting, violent and renegade ones.
"Montenegro, which is being convinced at every step of the way of alternatives to the European path, which has no alternative, must now be especially reminded of the superiority of that policy. Therefore, we must resist attacks on our key foreign policy priorities, which will especially strengthen in the coming period.
"That's why I congratulate the citizens of Montenegro on Victory Day and Europe Day, which should be a reason for celebration, but also a kind of warning," announced Šehović.
Đurašković: Committed to working towards fulfilling the conditions for EU membership
With its centuries-old struggle for freedom, Cetinje, as a bastion of civic Montenegro, amazed the world as the first place where a nationwide uprising against fascism and Nazism was raised in the territory of enslaved Europe, thereby lighting the torch of freedom in defense of the universal values of anti-fascism, said the mayor of Cetinje, Nikola Đurašković in congratulations to citizens on the occasion of Europe Day and Victory over Fascism Day.
"That is why it is our duty, as a hero and victorious city, to respect, cherish and preserve from oblivion the legacy of May 9, inherited from the bravest sons and daughters of this country, who gave their lives for the defense of freedom, honor and peace during the anti-fascist struggle. Today with special reverence we also remember the millions of victims, all those heroines and heroes who, in the name of defending humanity and basic civilizational values, built their lives into the foundations of modern Europe.
"I am convinced that respecting the human rights, dignity and freedom of each individual, we will work dedicatedly to fulfill the conditions for successful accession to the most prosperous community of states, preserving our anti-fascist heritage as a set of progressive ideas and values.
"In that name, taking into account solidarity, equality and the aspiration to preserve the peace and prosperity of our country as a future member of the European family of nations, I once again congratulate you on one of the most significant dates in European and world history," he said in his congratulatory message.
Raičević: An even stronger commitment to harmony is needed
President of Bar Municipality Dušan Raičević and president of the Association of NOR fighters and anti-fascists of Bar Đuro Marković laid a wreath today at the memorial in the House of Revolution on the occasion of May 9 - the Day of Victory over Fascism.
Raičević said that the significance of celebrating Victory Day is all the greater if you take into account the number of Bar patriots who, "as part of the brave, honorable and determined front, laid down their lives for freedom and contributed to the overall victory and defense of civilizational assets".
Raičević, as announced by the Municipality, pointed out that, in times of relativization of all values, an even stronger commitment to harmony and "nurturing the timeless anti-fascist ideology, as the foundation of our future in the family of European nations" is needed.
The president of UBNOR and Bar anti-fascist Đuro Marković recalled the participation of Baranki and Baran in "the famous national liberation struggle and the importance of remembering all the sacrifices that Bar and Montenegro made in World War II, thanks to which we live in freedom today."
Ibrahimović: Reconciliation policy is the most important task of all responsible members of society
Preservation of civil, multi-ethnic and multicultural Montenegro is the most important value for which we must all fight together, and that is why Victory over Fascism Day and Europe Day are for us a signpost that full membership of Montenegro in the EU has no alternative, he said in a congratulatory message on the occasion of May 9 leader of the Bosniak Party and Deputy Prime Minister Ervin Ibrahimović.
"The policy of reconciliation, mutual understanding and respect is the most important task of all responsible members of society. The fight for a civil, anti-fascist and European Montenegro is also a fight for Montenegro, which is a common state of all of us who live in it, stable, equal, modern and prosperous. We congratulate all the citizens of Montenegro on May 9, the Day of the Fight against Fascism and the Day of Europe," said Ibrahimović.
Stjepović: The values of May 9 should be an incentive for the common fight against extremism and discrimination
A delegation consisting of: Vice-President of the Municipality of Danilovgrad Duško Stjepović, President of the Municipal Assembly Velimir Đoković and Commander of the barracks in Danilovgrad, Lt. Col. Miloš Gačević, laid a wreath today at the Monument to Fallen Fighters, on the 9th of December Square in Danilovgrad.
Stjepović emphasized the importance of the culture of remembrance of the victims of the fight against fascism and the overall anti-fascist tradition of Danilovgrad and Montenegro, the local government announced.
"Throughout our municipality, there are scattered monuments and execution sites that testify even today and will remain a testimony for centuries before us about the great fight of Bjelopavlić and Katunjan against the greatest evil in humanity, over which our brave and immortal ancestors won a decisive victory on this very day" , he pointed out.
Stjepović also expressed the expectation that "the values of May 9, as one of the most significant dates in European history", will also be an incentive for the joint fight against all forms of extremism, intolerance and discrimination, and the construction of a "brighter and fairer future for all". .
"Because of all of the above, our journey to the European Union, which was founded on the idea of anti-fascism and reconciliation after the Second World War, is nothing more than a confirmation of our desire to enrich the time we live in with values that are inescapably linked to today's date."
Representatives of the Municipality of Danilovgrad and the Army congratulated all citizens on Victory Day and Europe Day.
SDP Youth Forum: Working together to promote European values
The SDP Youth Forum delegation, which consisted of Youth Forum president Jovana Marković, vice-president Dunja Dragović, international secretary Samir Škrijelj and general secretary Edon Čauši, laid a wreath at the Partisan-fighter Monument on the occasion of May 9 - Victory Day over Fascism.
On the day when the Second World War ended in Europe, as they stated, one of the darkest and cruelest regimes in the history of mankind was defeated.
"This is the day when we remember the brave people who fought against fascist aggression, sacrificing their lives in the fight for freedom, democracy and human rights. We remember those who were imprisoned, tortured and killed because of their nationality, religion, political belief or We celebrate the victory over fascism, remembering the contribution of Montenegro in the fight against fascism, its fighters who bravely fought for freedom and dignity.
"This day gives us the opportunity to look back on our European heritage and values that arose as a result of our glorious history. Today, Montenegro, like the rest of the world, faces increasing challenges in preserving peace, security and stability. Therefore, from of key importance that we work together to promote European values and build a sustainable and inclusive future, especially for the young generations who will shape that future," states the announcement of the SDP Youth Forum.
From that party body, they expressed "deep respect and gratitude" to all those who fought against fascism. "Today we rejoice together and celebrate the victory over fascism, but we also commit ourselves that, as young people who share the social democratic ideology, we will work to ensure that such horrors are not forgotten, and thus never happen again. Death to fascism, freedom to the people." the announcement concludes.
Radojević: The best sons and daughters of Montenegro gave their lives to defeat the greatest evil
Radojica Radojević, president of SOBNOR of Montenegro, said that May 9 reminds of the "magnificent victory of the anti-Hitler coalition over the greatest evil in the history of mankind – fascism".
On the occasion of May 9, the Day of Victory over Fascism, a delegation from the Capital City led by Mayor Olivera Injac, as well as the President of the Capital City Assembly Jelena Borovinić Bojović, laid a wreath at the Partisan-Fighter Monument in Gorica. Wreaths were also laid by delegations of SOBNOR of Montenegro, OBNOR 1941-1945 of the Capital City of Podgorica, Danilovgrad, Zeta and Tuza, and delegations of political parties, deputies and councilors in the Assembly of the Capital City, delegations of embassies, delegations of Military Pensioners of Montenegro and representatives were present. of public information, it was announced from SOBNOR.
"In the fight against fascism, the Montenegrin people made huge sacrifices for freedom. The post-war census determined a total of 18.573 dead fighters, victims of fascist terror and civilian victims from Montenegro. Today, we remember with pride and reverence the fighters of the Podgorica section, who were led by 52 national heroes from this city were an example of courage and heroism on the battlefields. 1.500 fighters gave their lives on the altar of freedom, as many left their lives in concentration camps. About 5.000 fighters participated in the NOP," said Radojević.
"Our people and our country were brave, honorable and determined in that front, and because of that, even today, we remember with pride the role of Montenegro in the anti-fascist coalition and our contribution to the great victory of humanity over Nazism. Inspired by the determination to defend to the last their enslaved homeland, inspired by a deep faith in the victory of their just cause, the fighters of our army dealt merciless and fierce blows to the common enemy since 1941. Their immortal deeds will live forever in the hearts of our people and their future generations, while the scenes of the famous battles on the Sutjeska , Zelengori, Kozari, Neretvi, eternal monuments to the heroism of your and our fallen comrades. For those victories, the best sons and daughters of Montenegro gave their lives, who showed how to love one's homeland.
"That's why they are a kind of monument of our national pride in the fight for freedom and independence. We owe the freedom we have today to those victims and their courage, and that is why, even today, we offer our deepest thanks. So let's be united around the idea of anti-fascism, the idea that today's advanced humanity inherits. With this act, we will appreciate and respect in the best way all those numerous victims throughout the former homeland who fought, lived, died and fought for the freedom of our country," the statement added.
Radojević congratulated all citizens on the Day of Victory over Fascism and the Day of Europe, with the wish to "forever remember these bright dates from our historical past." "May there be eternal glory to the fallen fighters for the freedom of our country and this city," he concluded.
Victory Day celebrated in Bijelo Polje
Victory Day commemorating May 9, 1945 and the capitulation of Germany in the Second World War was marked today also in Bijelo Polje, with the laying of wreaths at the Monument to Fallen Fighters in Ulica Slobode.
Wreaths were laid by representatives of the local self-government - the President of the Municipality Petar Smolović, the President of the Assembly Ernad Suljević and the Vice Presidents of the Municipality Nermin Bećirović and Tufik Bojadžić.
The delegations of veterans' organizations UBNOR and OBNOR, as well as political parties: Democratic Party of Socialists, Bosniak Party, Socialist People's Party, Social Democrats, Social Democratic Party and Civic Movement URA paid their respects to the shadows of NOR fighters.
Milačić met with Maslenikov: The world defeated fascism in 1945, and Russia defeated the world of evil
Prava Montenegro inherits anti-fascist values and that is why it will continue to fight against all forms of fascism, said the president of that party, Marko Milačić, during a meeting with Russian ambassador Vladislav Maslenikov at Prava's premises in Podgorica.
Milacic, as announced by that party, congratulated Maslenikov on May 9, "the Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the liberation of Europe from fascism."
"I want to congratulate you and your people on May 9, the Day of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the liberation of Europe from fascism, in my own name and in the name of the True Montenegro." All of us as a society should express our historical gratitude to Russia, which made the final contribution in liberating the world from fascism and fought for common freedom.
"This day serves to remember all the victims who laid down their lives in the foundations of freedom, and at the same time we should be proud and grateful for the courage, determination and perseverance of the soldiers and civilians who did not give up and who defeated the common enemy so that today we can live in peace. Eternal glory and thanks be to all who gave their lives," said Milacic.
On May 9, 1945, as he said, the world defeated fascism, "and Russia defeated the world of evil."
"I use this opportunity to congratulate the victory over fascism to all the countries of Europe, which participated in the anti-fascist struggle and won a joint victory.
"I congratulate all the citizens of Montenegro on the victory over fascism. Montenegro launched a national uprising against fascism on July 13, 1941, which was the largest until then in enslaved Europe. We remember with deep reverence the heroes from Montenegro, who gave their lives in the anti-fascist struggle. True Montenegro inherits anti-fascist values and will therefore continue to fight against all forms of fascism," Milačić concluded.
Prava stated that Maslenikov thanked Milačić for the "cordial and friendly meeting" and expressed "respect for the policy of Prava Montenegro, among other things, because it nurtures friendly and traditional relations with Russia."
The Capital City delegation laid a wreath at the Partisan-fighter Memorial
The Capital City delegation, led by Mayor Olivera Injac, as well as the President of the Capital City Assembly, Jelena Borovinić Bojović, laid a wreath at the Partisan-Fighter Monument in Gorica.
Wreaths were laid by representatives of the UBNOR Podgorica and the Organization of NOR Fighters 1941-1943, it was announced from the capital.
DNP: Bright date of the freedom of Montenegro, prevent attempts to revise history
The delegation of the Democratic People's Party, led by the president of that party, Milan Knežević, today laid a wreath at the Partizan-fighter Monument in Gorica, commemorating, as they announced, "the greatest date of humanity's victory in the twentieth century over fascist Germany" in the Second World War.
"This bright Victory Day, which was ratified by Soviet Marshal Zhukov on May 9, 1945 on behalf of the allied forces, is celebrated in many countries of the world as a day of victory for peaceful and progressive humanity. But at the same time, it is also a day of warning that the dark forces of fascism, and similar ones, which aim to subjugate free peoples, must never appear on the world stage again," the DNP announced.
They said that the Day of Victory over the Axis Powers also represents a bright date for freedom-loving Montenegro, which, "after the July 13 uprising in Serbia, was among the first in the Balkans to light the torch of freedom on July 1941, XNUMX, proving that Njegošev's Montenegro does not kiss chains."
"Our country was liberated at the end of 1944, that is, half a year before the final collapse of fascism, and that is historical data of the greatest possible respect," the DNP stated, and added:
"The DNP notes with regret that nowadays, from year to year, attempts to rehabilitate the Nazi ideology, as well as to equate Hitler's Germany with the struggle of the famous Soviet Red Army, and with all the freedom-loving states that made the greatest contribution to the collapse of fascism, are increasingly visible, while unprecedented human sacrifices. That is why, by celebrating this holiday, we oppose such and similar intentions, because any attempt to revise history can return in its worst form, which is a warning for the young generations to come," the statement concludes.
Kotor: A wreath was laid on the Monument to the Victims of Fascism
The President of Kotor Municipality Vladimir Jokić and the President of the Municipal Assembly Maja Mršulja with their colleagues laid a wreath today at the Monument to the Victims of Fascism in Freedom Park.
The Municipality's delegation included the vice-presidents of the local self-government, Siniša Kovačević and Nebojša Ševaljević.
Laying a wreath on the monument in the Freedom Park marked May 9, which is celebrated in Europe as the Day of Victory over Fascism and Nazism.
Joković: Victory Day over fascism is part of our tradition and national identity
SNP leader Vladimir Joković sent a congratulatory message to the citizens on the occasion of Victory over Fascism Day and Europe Day, "great dates in world and European history".
"And this year, we celebrate Victory Day - a date that is engraved in our being as a signpost and a monument of our man's patriotism and love for his homeland. It is part of our tradition and national identity.
"This is a day without special and big words, but also a warning for the generations to come that nothing like this will ever happen again. It is our duty to respect, nurture and preserve from oblivion the heritage that we inherited from those who gave their lives in the fight for freedom and against fascism. The memory of those who laid down their lives defending this barren land of ours gives us the strength to continue creating a better society, to make our country more beautiful, the future happier.
"In recent history, today's date is also the cornerstone of the united European family of nations and states, which has been officially celebrated as Europe Day since 1986. The European Union was conceived from the beginning as a project of reconciliation and unification in Europe for all citizens who believe in the values of freedom and democracy, justice and equality, human and civil rights, freedom of expression and freedom of the media, the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary.
"Unfortunately, this year, we welcome this important date filled with pain and disbelief due to the tragic events that happened in Serbia, so we have an obligation to turn even more to true values. Right now, we all need to be united in common messages, activities and values. We must all together defend true and human values - freedom, democracy, security, human rights and fight against intolerance and hatred. Because each of us bears a great burden of responsibility before future generations.
"I am convinced that the citizens of Montenegro will continue to inherit and respect the rights and freedoms of every individual, equality, the rule of law and democracy, as European values and that we will all continue to work together to fulfill the conditions that will enable our successful accession to the European family of nations." , stated Joković.
Borovinić Bojović: We are determined to go the rest of the way to EU membership as soon as possible
The President of the Assembly of the Capital City, Jelena Borovinić Bojović, congratulated all citizens on the Day of Victory over Fascism and the Day of Europe.
"This is an opportunity to remember the heroism and sacrifices made by our ancestors in the fight for freedom during the Second World War, as well as to once again express our respect and pride for the fact that the first insurgent rifle against fascism in enslaved Europe fired right in our country. .
"Inheriting anti-fascism as one of the fundamental social values, Podgorica and Montenegro are celebrating Europe Day today together with all other European cities and nations, determined to cover the rest of the road to full membership in the European Union as soon as possible. The Assembly of the Capital City, within its competences, will give full contribution to reach that goal as soon as possible," she stated.
Day of Victory over Fascism and Day of Europe
Germany's unconditional capitulation was signed in Berlin a little after midnight on May 8, 1945 by Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel, the signatory on behalf of the Soviet Union was Marshal Georgy Zhukov, and on behalf of the Western Allies, British Air Force General Arthur Tedder.
This formally ended the Second World War in Europe, but the remnants of German troops and their allies continued to resist for several days, while in Yugoslavia it lasted until May 15.
The date that represents the official end of the Second World War is September 2, when Japan signed the capitulation on the American battleship Missouri in Tokyo Bay after dropping the atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
In a war that lasted a little less than six years, 61 countries and about 110 million soldiers were involved.
Estimates speak of 50 to 80 million dead, of which between 38 and 55 million were civilians.
The State Commission of the former Yugoslavia once announced that 1.706.000 people died in the war, among them more than 300.000 soldiers.
The 1950th of May is also celebrated as Europe Day, since on that day in 1991, the French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Robert Schuman, published a declaration calling for the establishment of a new order without conflicts among European countries. The following year, the European Commission for Coal and Steel was established, which later grew into the European Economic Community, and in XNUMX, the European Union was proclaimed in Maastricht.
In Milan, in 1955, it was decided that May 9 would be celebrated as Europe Day.
Popović: The two strongest foundations of Montenegro are European and anti-fascist values
Montenegro, with its centuries-old tradition of freedom and fraternity among all differences, which are our greatest wealth, has always been able to strongly defend an open society in which there is room for everyone.
Andrija Popović, president of the Liberal Party, said this on the occasion of Victory Day and Europe Day.
"The great sacrifices of our people made in the fight against evil and hatred oblige us and all generations to hold firmly to such ideas, respecting the glorious tradition of our ancestors and building a better society for the future of new generations," the LP website states.
United Europe is a concept, he added, that brought decades of peace to our continent, but also the greatest prosperity, progress and dignified human life to all the nations of Europe.
"That is why we do not give up on promoting and adopting European values and full membership of Montenegro in the EU family of European nations," said Popović.
The evil of fascism, extremism and hatred never sleeps, he said, adding that vigilance is important at all times, to recognize such disastrous phenomena in time, clearly point to them and openly oppose them.
"We will always be steadfast fighters on such a path for Montenegro and its citizens," Popović wrote.
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