In the independence referendum of May 21, 2006, the Montenegrin people voted for Montenegro to leave the state union of Serbia and Montenegro and become an independent state. It is not yet clear how this will affect Europe's newest independent state but it is believed that negotiations with the EU will allow quick implementation of an SAA agreement and speedier entry to the club of European nations than had it stayed tied to Serbia's EU bid. Montenegro is experiencing ecological, judicial and crime-related problems that may hinder its bid. Montenegro has unilaterally adopted the euro as its currency since its launch in 1999, and before that had used the German mark. SAA negotiations started in September 2006^[1] and the agreement was signed on 2007-03-15.^[2] The President of Montenegro is the head of state of the Republic of Montenegro. ... Filip Vujanović (Serbian Cyrillic: Филип Вујановић) (born September 1, 1954 in Belgrade, Serbia, Federal Peoples Republic of Yugoslavia) is a politician who since 2003 has served as the President of Montenegro, and is the first president of the worlds newest country from May 2006. ... Prime Minister of Montenegro, full title: Predsjednik Vlade Republike Crne Gore (President of the Government of the Republic of Montenegro) is the leader of the Government of Montenegro. ... Željko Å turanović Željko Å turanović (Serbian: , born 31 January 1960 in NikÅ¡ić, Peoples Republic of Montenegro, Federal Peoples Republic of Yugoslavia) is a politician and likely the new Prime Minister of Montenegro. ... The current Government of the Republic of Montenegro was founded in 2003? or possibly earlier or later. ... The Parliament of the Republic of Montenegro (Serbian: SkupÅ¡tina Republike Crne Gore) is the legislature of Montenegro. ... This article lists political parties in Montenegro. ... Montenegro elects on national level a legislature. ...   Categories: | ... The first elections in the newly independent Republic of Montenegro took place on September 10, 2006, with Prime Minister Milo Đukanović claiming absolute victory for his centre left, pro-European Union party the next day. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The Montenegrin independence referendum was a referendum on the independence of the Republic of Montenegro from Serbia and Montenegro that was held on May 21, 2006. ... In a referendum on May 21, 2006, the people of Montenegro opted to leave the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1600x1200, 112 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Montenegro Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Countries Maps of Montenegro ... The Montenegrin independence referendum was a referendum on the independence of the Republic of Montenegro from Serbia and Montenegro that was held on May 21, 2006. ... May 21 is the 141st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (142nd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Anthem Oj, svijetla majska zoro Oh, the bright dawn of May Montenegro() on the European continent()  —  [] Capital (and largest city) Podgorica Official languages Serbian (Ijekavian dialect)1 Government Republic  -  President Filip Vujanović  -  Prime Minister Željko Å turanović Independence due to the dissolution of Serbia and Montenegro   -  Declared June 3, 2006   -  Recognized... ISO 4217 Code DEM User(s) Germany, Montenegro, Kosovo ERM Since 13 March 1979 Fixed rate since 31 December 1998 Replaced by €, non cash 1 January 1999 Replaced by €, cash 1 January 2002 € = 1. ... 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the Anno Domini era. ... March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (75th in leap years). ...