Ulcinj faces political tension over nationalism and school appointments

Political and social tensions are rising in Montenegro, specifically regarding nationalism and meritocracy in the Ulcinj region.

One discourse centers on political statements by Milan Knežević regarding Kosovo and the municipality of Zeta. Critics argue that symbolic political decisions, such as Zeta's refusal to recognize Kosovo, lack practical legal consequences but fuel nationalist rhetoric.

Simultaneously, the appointment of Snežana Živanović as the director of the 'Bratstvo-jedinstvo' secondary school in Ulcinj has sparked local controversy. While some critics view the appointment through a lens of nationalism, supporters defend the decision as a victory for meritocracy, noting that Živanović is a long-term resident of the city with a proven professional record.