The Montenegrin government has proposed significant tax, labor, and pension reforms, including higher minimum wages and corporate tax adjustments, set to take effect in January 2027. These proposals, however, are met with concerns from employers and come amidst a rising national deficit nearing one billion euros, raising questions about the sustainability of the government's plans. Prime Minister Milojko Spajić's motives for these announcements are also being questioned as a potential…

Vijesti: Deficit Rises to One Billion, No Analysis on How it's Covered: Government's…

The Montenegrin economy faces a deficit nearing one billion, with questions raised about the government's ability to cover it. A package of laws presented before elections is criticized for lacking proof of sustainability.

CDM: Government Proposes: Higher Minimum Wages, Corporate Tax Up to 15%, PIO…

The Montenegrin government has proposed a set of tax, labor, and pension regulation changes intended to take effect from January 1, 2027. These changes include adjustments to corporate and income tax rates, abolition of pension contributions, and quarterly pension adjustments.

Vijesti: Running from Troubles, Towards Elections: What's Behind Spajić's Announcement…

This article questions the motives behind Prime Minister Spajić's announcement of increased salaries and pensions, suggesting it's a political maneuver to distract from current issues and gain votes in upcoming elections.

Pobjeda: Employers Concerned, Seek Urgent Meeting with Prime Minister

Employers are expressing concerns and requesting an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister regarding planned wage increases, while unions welcome the proposed changes which are expected to take effect in January and be funded by tax adjustments.

Montenegro's European Union accession process is experiencing conflicting reports: some sources indicate a stall in negotiations imposed by five member states, while government sources claim that four new negotiation chapters are expected to close next week, with the involvement of the European Delegation.

Antena M: Pause for Montenegro: Five states seal stall in negotiations

Montenegro's EU accession talks are experiencing a stall, with five member states reportedly imposing a pause on the negotiation process.

Pobjeda: New Negotiation Chapters to Close Next Week

According to government sources, chapters 12, 14, 18, and 19 are candidates for closure in the upcoming EU accession negotiations, with the European Delegation expected to be involved.

CDM: Europe Extends Partnership Circle, Montenegro Reaches for Membership

This political story likely discusses Montenegro's progress and efforts towards closer ties and potential membership within European structures.

CDM: Attack on Teachers - Penalty is Prison

This news item reports on a legal or societal issue concerning attacks against teachers in Montenegro, with a focus on the potential prison sentences.

Pobjeda: Spicanovic Freed, Mijajlovic Returned to Investigation

Legal updates regarding individuals named Spičanović and Mijajlović, with one being released from custody and the other returned to ongoing investigation.

Delays are reported in obtaining judicial protection, alongside issues with funds allocated from the budget that are pending their return.

Antena M: Judicial protection on hold, funds from the Budget pending return

There are delays in obtaining judicial protection, while funds allocated from a budget are pending their return.