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Montenegro: Government claims victory over foreign interests — FrontPages.eu, October 20, 2026

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A vote on constitutional amendments has allowed the government to frame the country's political future as a binary choice. Prime Minister Milojko Spajić and Parliament President Andrija Mandić both claim the result identifies which factions are committed to Brussels and which are working for foreign interests. The path to actual integration remains long. The State Audit Institution has begun a three-year review into how European funds are accessed, while economic headwinds have stalled the expected cooperation with a UAE company over the Port of Bar. Trade unions are pushing for state control of the port, while the government has turned its attention to the domestic heating market, imposing new restrictions on wood pellet prices and delivery terms. In more localized matters, a mother has publicly accused a police officer of torturing her son. In sport, the country's water polo clubs had a mixed weekend in the Premier Regional League, with victories for Jadran and Budva and a loss for Budućnost.

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Montenegro's Assembly has successfully voted on constitutional amendments, a move celebrated by Prime Minister Milojko Spajić and President of the Parliament Andrija Mandić as a clear commitment to the country's European Union path. Spajić highlighted that the vote revealed those genuinely supportive of EU membership, while Mandić expressed confidence in Montenegro's future EU integration. Deputy Prime Minister Filip Ivanović noted that the vote by 56 deputies enabled final steps toward…

CDM: Spajić: It became clear who wants Montenegro in the EU and who hinders its…

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić stated that the vote in the Assembly was not just about constitutional amendments, but about who truly desires Montenegro's EU membership and who is ready to halt its European path due to foreign interests.

Antena M: Mandić: We won, we didn't let their past defeat the citizens' future

Politician Mandić stated that his side won and prevented the past from overcoming the future of the citizens of Montenegro.

Vijesti: Spajić: It's Clear Who Opened Doors to Europe and Who Tried to Close Them

Prime Minister Spajić stated that it is evident who supported Montenegro's European integration and who obstructed it, suggesting it is time to live by the 'Euro model'.

Vijesti: Mandić: Montenegro Will Take Its Place in the EU; We Won Despite All Obstacles

Andrija Mandić expressed confidence that Montenegro will secure its place in the European Union, stating that they have achieved victory despite facing numerous challenges.

CDM: Mandić: We succeeded despite obstacles, Montenegro will be the next EU member

Andrija Mandić states that Montenegro has overcome challenges and is on track to become the next member of the European Union.

CDM: Ivanović: Voting of 56 deputies enabled the final steps towards closing chapters

The vote by 56 deputies has paved the way for Montenegro to complete the process of closing negotiation chapters for EU accession.

Antena M: Vuksanović: Montenegro's interest above all, minorities supported…

Vuksanović emphasized that Montenegro's national interest is paramount, and that minority groups have backed constitutional amendments.

Pobjeda: Spajić: I regret that the new generation of DPS politicians publicly defended…

Last night in the Assembly, the vote was not just about constitutional amendments, but about who truly wants Montenegro in the European Union (EU) and who is ready to stop its European path due to...

Economic difficulties have led to the postponement of discussions concerning the Port of Bar, stalling a cooperation agreement with a UAE company, as trade unions insist on state control over port operations. In response to other economic pressures, the government has introduced restrictions on wood pellets to prevent additional fees or reduced deliveries.

Vijesti: Crisis Postpones Bar Port Talks: UAE Cooperation Stalled, Unions Insist on…

Economic crisis has delayed discussions concerning the Port of Bar, halting cooperation with a UAE company, while trade unions are pushing for state control over the port's operations.

CDM: Government imposes restrictions on wood pellets: No additional fees or…

The government has introduced limitations on wood pellets, ensuring no additional charges or reduced deliveries.

The State Audit Institution (DRI) has begun scrutinizing Montenegro's process for accessing European funds. The institution anticipates releasing the results of its audit on the implementation of the reform agenda by the end of 2026.

Vijesti: DRI Audits Path to European Money: Audit Results for Reform Agenda…

The State Audit Institution (DRI) is examining the process of accessing European funds, with results of the reform agenda implementation audit expected by the end of 2026.

A mother has come forward with a serious accusation, alleging that a police officer subjected her son, who was a witness, to torture.

Pobjeda: Mother of Witness Claims Policeman Tortured Her Son

The mother of a witness alleges that a police officer tortured her son.

In recent sports action, Montenegrin water polo teams had a strong showing in the eighth round of the Premier Regional League, with Jadran and Budva securing victories. However, the Budućnost basketball team experienced a loss.

Pobjeda: Budućnost Voli Basketball Players, Just Two Days After Victory...

Just two days after their victory in Podgorica against Slovan from Bratislava (82:70), Budućnost Voli basketball players aim for a return to the win column tonight...

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