Dritan Abazovic was born on December 25, 1985 in Ulcinj. He grew up in his hometown, where he finished elementary school and high school. During high school, he founded the youth group of the Helsinki Committee for Human Rights, which focused on youth reconciliation in the post-conflict areas of the former Yugoslavia. 

In 2004, Abazovic enrolled in the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Sarajevo. He earned the title of graduate political scientist three years later, completing his four-year faculty in record time in just two years and seven months. He was the best student of the generation, as well as the winner of the Gold Medal and Gold Acknowledgment of the University of Sarajevo. He enrolled in his master's degree in 2007 at the University of Montenegro, in the Department of International Relations at the Faculty of Political Science. He defended his doctoral dissertation in the field of political theory, entitled "Global Politics - Ethical Aspects of Globalization" in 2019 at the Faculty of Political Science in Sarajevo. 

He trained as a scholarship holder for Norwegian organizations at the University of Oslo, where he completed his "Peace research". He has also participated in professional programs in America, Austria, Belgium, Slovenia, Spain and Luxembourg. He has been a lecturer at many international conferences and a panelist at some of the most prestigious universities. Among others, at the College of Arts and Social Sciences of the Institute of Technology and Social Sciences MSU Ilgan (College of Arts and Social Sciences, MSU - Ilgan Institute of Technology) in Bilgi (Bilgi University) in Istanbul held a lecture on "Concepts new concept of human security in the political sector ”, while at the Faculty of Political Science of the University of Montenegro with the topic“ Challenges of the global economic crisis ”. Most recently he was a lecturer at the London School of Economics (LSE), as well as at the scientific conference "Cognitive and Moral Improvement of Mood" organized by the Center for Bioethical Studies (CBS) with the University of Oxford. In addition, Abazovic participated in numerous panel discussions on the European Union, Euro-Atlantic integration and the like. 

Attended numerous schools, seminars and conferences. Graduated from the Regional Academy for Democracy which was held in Subotica, Zagreb, Durres and Barcelona, ??as well as the School of Young Leaders in the field of politics, economics, technology and culture within the Strategic Forum in Bled - Slovenia. He was the best attendant of the Bulgarian School of Politics for the Western Balkan countries in Sofia. In addition to Montenegrin, Abazovic also speaks English and Albanian. He is the author of the book "Cosmopolitan Culture and Global Justice" which was published in 2010. In his career so far he has published over ten scientific papers in local and international journals, mainly in the field of philosophy and international relations. He wrote dozens of opinions for newspapers and media portals of renown, such as: "Vijesti", "Al Xhazira Balkan" ("Aljazeera") and "PCNEN".

FUNCTIONS

Deputy Prime Minister of Montenegro 2020 - 

Chairman of the High-Level Anti-Corruption Council 2021 - 

Chairman of the Council for the Rights of the Child 2021 - 

Head of Bureau for Operational Coordination 2021 - 

Chairman of the Political System Commission 2021 - 

Member of the Parliament of Montenegro 2012 - 2020 

POLITICAL CAREER 

Dritan Abazovic became involved in Montenegrin political life quite early. He was the founder of the Montenegrin Positive Civic Political Party in May 2012. In the parliamentary elections of the same year, Positive Montenegro won seven seats in the Montenegrin Parliament. Abazovic was the youngest member of the Montenegrin parliament, followed by one of the most active members of the Assembly. However, in 2014 there was a rift between Abazovic and the party leadership, and he, along with a majority of members, left Positive Montenegro and served as an independent member of the Montenegrin Parliament. In early 2015 he founded the URA, the civic integralist political movement. In the parliamentary elections, which were held in Montenegro in 2016, URA participated as part of the "Grand Coalition - The Key". Abazovic was re-elected member of the Montenegrin Parliament. He remembers his open quarrels with the MPs and the leader of the ruling party, the Democratic Party of Socialists, when he demanded the resignation of the then Prime Minister of Montenegro Milo Djukanovic due to numerous scandals. At the Congress of the URA movement, which was held in April 2017, Abazovic was elected chairman, a position he still holds today. He is the first representative of a minority people who was elected head of a civic party in the history of Montenegrin parliamentary life. He significantly affirmed the party at the international and regional level, while it is worth mentioning that one of the most important successes in his political career is the fact that in July 2020, at the Congress of European Greens, URA became the first opposition party in independent Montenegro which became part of one of the families of European parties. 

In mid-July 2020, the URA introduced to the public the "Black on White" platform, which brought together like-minded people and entities such as CIVIS, the Boka Forum and the Justice and Reconciliation Party. This program meant some key points for improving the standard of living of all Montenegrin citizens. Some of these points are: the establishment of the rule of law and the uncompromising fight against corruption and organized crime, the reform of the economic system, the education system and the health system, as well as the protection of the environment and sustainable development. Abazovic was elected holder of the "Black and White" list, which participated in the parliamentary elections held in late August 2020. During the pre-election campaign, he often spoke about the ideas he advocates, as well as the strategies he wants to use 'implement them if they gain the trust of citizens'. The goal of the policy represented by Abazovic is a civic, European and ecological Montenegro.

The "Black and White" coalition in the elections for the Assembly of Montenegro achieved its goal and became a key factor for the next government. Exactly their four terms were crucial, because that's exactly what it took for opposition coalitions to form a majority in parliament and, for the first time in Montenegro's history, change power in elections. By joining the "For the Good of Montenegro" and "Peace is Our Nation" coalitions, the URA contributed to the Democratic Party of Socialists losing power after 30 years of leadership in Montenegro. After the announcement of the first preliminary results, Abazovic declared: "Montenegro, enjoy freedom"! It became synonymous with change not only in its own country but also in the region, and was often called "game changer" or "king maker". Among other things, he spoke about the steps they want to take to improve the living standards of Montenegrins. When it comes to improving the economic situation and living standards, Abazovic's position is that this can be achieved through two systemic laws, the Law on the Origin of Wealth and the Law on Lustration. Their purpose is to control the origin of the assets of all officials and persons who have a profit higher than half a million euros. Abazovic often stresses that Montenegro has to deal with corruption, for which it loses between 150m and 200m euros a year. He warned of helping small businesses most affected by the coronavirus pandemic, halting concession acts that "favor tycoons around the world to the detriment of Montenegrin citizens", and selling expensive vehicles with that have so far been driven by state officials. It often emphasizes the fact that due to corruption and poor living standards, even 70 percent of young people want to flee Montenegro, and that this tendency should be stopped because “after a certain number of years there will be no whoever defends the state, nor goes to church ”. On September 9, the leaders of the three coalitions signed an agreement with which, among other things, they pledged to strengthen cooperation with NATO, accelerate reforms for membership in the European Union and will not initiate the issue of Kosovo's independence. They pledged to respect the Constitution and not to initiate the change of the flag, coat of arms and national anthem of Montenegro. Due to its specific performance and history it became “synonymous with the fight against organized crime and corruption and synonymous with unity where people of all religions and nationalities will live in peace and dignity and fight for civic Montenegro and European ”. 

The Parliament of Montenegro on December 4, 2020 voted the 42nd Government in a row. Abazovic was entrusted with the post of Deputy Prime Minister covering the security sector. Abazovic also heads the High-Level Anti-Corruption Council and heads the Bureau of Operational Coordination. 

His relentless fight for justice led him to conflict with the largest criminal clans in the state. During April 2021, the Montenegrin police arrested the leaders of the "Kavaçëve Clan", while the well-known French newspaper L Mond wrote that "the brave Abazovic ordered the confrontation with the mafia and that he is ready to pay any price for this". Following this action, Abazovic received death threats, while the police increased the level of his security. 

After dealing with the drug cartel, Abazovic's activities focused on the cigarette mafia. Cigarette smuggling is Montenegro's biggest problem in recent decades, worth billions of euros. At the proposal of Abazovic's cabinet, in July 2021, a decision was adopted to ban the storage of tobacco products in the free area of ??the Bar Port, and at the same time, international smuggling investigations were initiated. 

During his short tenure in power, Abazovic managed to return the land of the Ulqin to state ownership (15 million m2 - worth about 250 million euros), as well as to contribute to the adoption of the law returning the old owners to the bay. of Valdanos with about 18,000 olive roots. 

PRIVATE LIFE 

Dritan Abazovic was born and raised in Ulcinj, educated in his hometown, Sarajevo and Podgorica, and Oslo. Father Xhaudeti - Joe was a well-known tourism worker, while his mother Fadile was the first female lawyer in Ulcinj. His brother and sister, Jihan and Sanella, are doctors of medicine. The brother is a renowned expert in the field of regenerative medicine and the use of stem cells in the treatment of various diseases. Winner of a number of awards and lecturer at many world universities. His sister is a well-known microbiologist, doctor and humanist who lives and works in Ulcinj.