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August 18, 2026

Montenegro: Political storm over textbooks, court halts media deal — FrontPages.eu, August 18, 2026

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Montenegro is experiencing a surge in political and legal activity, marked by a public dispute between Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević and Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić over allegations of historical textbook bias. Concurrently, a committee has finalized proposed constitutional amendments, drawing criticism that the public debate process was largely ceremonial and ignored public input. Several significant legal and economic developments are also unfolding. A commercial court has temporarily halted the ownership transfer of TV Vijesti due to an ongoing dispute. Meanwhile, the Tax Administration has initiated an investigation into the Serbian Patriarchate for alleged multi-million euro tax evasion. In a positive development, the tax blockade on the state company 'Sveti Stefan' has been lifted, enabling the payment of overdue salaries. Further legislative changes are on the horizon, as the government has proposed amendments to the Law on International and Temporary Protection of Foreigners, which aim to alter rules for asylum seekers and those with temporary protection status, potentially allowing for revocation based on security concerns.

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A political dispute has ignited between Serbian Prime Minister Miloš Vučević and Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajić over allegations of excluding Serbs from a 2008 textbook. Concurrently, a committee has finalized proposed constitutional amendments, facing criticism that the public debate was superficial and disregarded suggestions.

Pobjeda: Vucevic attacks Spajic over 2008 book, denies exclusion of Serbs

A political dispute arises as Vučević criticizes Spajić regarding a 2008 textbook, with allegations of Serbs being excluded, though the content of the book itself does not fully support the most severe accusations.

Vijesti: Constitutional Amendments: Brussels as Excuse, Public Debate as Decor

A committee has finalized proposed amendments to the constitution, with claims that Brussels was used as an excuse and the public debate was merely decorative, as no suggestions were adopted.

Antena M: Vučević Accuses Spajić of 'Erasing Serbs' from Textbooks

A political dispute is highlighted where Vučević claims Spajić is removing references to Serbs from elementary school textbooks.

Vijesti: Ownership Change Halted at TV Vijesti Due to Court Order

The ownership change at TV Vijesti has been stopped by a temporary measure from the Commercial Court, stemming from a dispute over the sale of the majority stake.

Vijesti: Tax Blockade Lifted from Sveti Stefan; Company Emerges from Blockade

The tax blockade on the 'Sveti Stefan' state company has been removed, allowing for the payment of overdue salaries.

CDM: Serbian Patriarchate Under Tax Administration Scrutiny: Possible Million Euro…

The Tax Administration is investigating the Serbian Patriarchate for potential tax evasion amounting to millions of euros.

The government has proposed amendments to the Law on International and Temporary Protection of Foreigners, which would change rules for asylum seekers, individuals under subsidiary protection, and those with temporary protection status, including potential revocation due to security concerns.

CDM: Asylum Rules Changing: Employment After Three Months, Protection Can Be…

The government has proposed amendments to the Law on International and Temporary Protection of Foreigners, altering rules for asylum seekers, individuals under subsidiary protection, and those with temporary protection status, including potential revocation due to security concerns.

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