During 1990, the communists lost power to separatist parties in the first multi-party elections held across the country, except in Serbia and Montenegro, where they were won by Milošević and his allies.
Pada tahun 1990, partai komunis dikalahkan oleh partai-partai nasionalis dalam pemilihan umum multi-partai pertama yang diselenggarakan di seluruh negara, kecuali Serbia dan Montenegro, di mana Milošević dan sekutu-sekutunya memenangkan pemilihan umum.