Milojko Spajić

Prime Minister of Montenegro.

Education

Elementary School and Gymnasium. - Pljevlja, Montenegro.
Bachelor's degree in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. - Saitama University, Japan.

Milojko Spajić is a Montenegrin politician and economist serving as the Prime Minister of Montenegro since October 2023. Before entering politics, he built an international career in finance, working for Citi Bank and Goldman Sachs in Tokyo and Singapore before becoming a partner in a Singapore-based venture capital fund. Returning to Montenegro in 2020, he joined the government as Minister of Finance and Social Welfare, where he introduced economic reforms aimed at raising wages and improving fiscal management. He later co-founded the Europe Now! political movement, which became one of Montenegro's leading political parties. As prime minister, Spajić has prioritized economic growth, public administration reform, foreign investment, and Montenegro's accession to the European Union.

Early Life

Milojko Spajić was born on 24 September 1987 in Pljevlja, Montenegro (then part of Yugoslavia). He completed his elementary and secondary education in Pljevlja before earning a Japanese government scholarship that enabled him to pursue higher education in Japan. His academic achievements and international scholarships laid the foundation for his later career in global finance.

Career

Citi Bank. - Banking professional (Tokyo/Singapore).
Goldman Sachs - Financial professional.
Venture Capital Fund, Singapore. - Partner.
Government of Montenegro. - Adviser to Prime Minister-designate Zdravko Krivokapić.
(December 2020 – April 2022) Government of Montenegro. - Minister of Finance and Social Welfare.
(2022–present) Europe Now! Movement (PES). - Co-founder and political leader.
(July 2023 – October 2023) Parliament of Montenegro. - Member of Parliament.
(Since 31 October 2023) Government of Montenegro. - Prime Minister.

Other Activites

Milojko Spajić is primarily recognized for economic and public policy initiatives rather than formal charitable organizations. His public advocacy has focused on:

Economic modernization and fiscal reform.
Increasing wages and improving living standards.
Attracting foreign direct investment.
Digital innovation and technology development.
Accelerating Montenegro's accession to the European Union.
Strengthening Montenegro's international economic partnerships.

Recognition