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The government is reportedly weighing a plan to shorten its mandate and call general elections immediately after implementing the so-called Euro model. The move would allow the ruling coalition to face voters just as a new salary structure takes effect, a strategy the opposition claims to have seen coming. The Chamber of Economy has noted that while higher pay is welcome, any model must remain sustainable for the business sector. The electoral maneuvering coincides with a visit from Ursula von der Leyen and Marta Kos as accession talks reach their final stages. Domestic indicators remain mixed: while pensions rose by 2.48 percent, the cost of the union-defined consumer basket has climbed to 2,170 euros. Budget revenues for the first eight months have surpassed two billion euros, though the state is still carrying a deficit of 146.2 million euros. Investigators have collected DNA and fingerprints from several prison guards to determine how contraband reached the cell of a high-profile detainee. Elsewhere, the relevant ministry has ordered supervision of a foster home following allegations that three children were abused over a two-year period, a case on which prosecutors have so far remained silent.

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The ruling coalition is reportedly considering shortening the parliamentary mandate to hold general elections immediately after the implementation of the "Euro model." Opposition parties claim they are not surprised by these discussions. The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (PKCG) has also commented on the "Euro model," advocating for higher salaries, a sustainable approach, and agreement with the business sector.

Vijesti: Elections Before Euro Model Payment Deadline: Opposition Unsurprised by…

Montenegrin opposition claims they are not surprised by a statement from Mandić regarding elections potentially being held before the 'Euro model' comes due for payment.

Pobjeda: Elections in April, immediately after the "Euro model"?

The ruling coalition is considering shortening the parliamentary mandate and holding general elections immediately after implementing the "Euro model", according to unofficial information.

Antena M: PKCG on Euro Model: Higher Salaries with a Sustainable Model and Agreement…

The Chamber of Economy of Montenegro (PKCG) has commented on the Euro model, advocating for higher salaries, a sustainable approach, and agreement with the business sector.

CDM: Europe at the doorstep, parliament in crisis: Von der Leyen and Kos in…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos are visiting Montenegro today as the country enters the final stages of accession negotiations with the European Union.

Antena M: Von der Leyen Ahead of Montenegro Visit: Roadmaps for EU Accession Prepared…

Ursula von der Leyen stated that roadmaps for EU accession are being prepared for all leading countries ahead of her visit to Montenegro.

Montenegro's union-defined consumer basket has reached 2,170 euros, indicating a 2.84 percent growth. Pensions in Montenegro have seen an increase of 2.48 percent. Positively, the country's budget revenues for the first eight months of the year have surpassed two billion euros, although a deficit of 146.2 million euros was recorded.

Vijesti: Union Consumer Basket 2,170 Euros, Growth of 2.84 Percent

The cost of the union-defined consumer basket has reached 2,170 euros, indicating a growth of 2.84 percent.

Vijesti: Pensions Increased by 2.48 Percent

Pension amounts in Montenegro have seen an increase of 2.48 percent.

CDM: Budget revenues for eight months exceeded two billion euros, deficit 146.2…

Montenegro's budget revenues for the first eight months of the year have surpassed two billion euros, with a deficit of 146.2 million euros recorded.

DNA samples and fingerprints were collected from several prison guards to determine if any of them brought contraband into the room of detainee Mario Milosevic.

Pobjeda: DNA samples and fingerprints taken from prison guards

DNA samples and fingerprints were collected from several prison guards to determine if any of them brought contraband into the room of detainee Mario Milosevic.

The Ministry of Health is emphasizing that screening can lead to timely breast cancer treatment or provide peace of mind. Concurrently, Lazar Šćepanović, Director of the Police Directorate, stated at the European Convention of Police Chiefs that Montenegro is both a part of and a partner in the European security space.

Antena M: Ministry of Health: Screening Opens Space for Timely Breast Cancer Treatment…

The Ministry of Health emphasizes that screening can lead to timely breast cancer treatment or provide peace of mind.

Antena M: Šćepanović at European Convention of Police Chiefs: Montenegro is not just…

Šćepanović stated at the European Convention of Police Chiefs that Montenegro is both a part of and a partner in the European security space.

Three children, aged eight, 13, and 15, are suspected of suffering abuse in a foster family since January 2022. The Ministry has ordered supervision, while the prosecution remains silent on the employers.

Pobjeda: Ministry orders supervision, prosecution silent on employers

Three children, aged eight, 13, and 15, are suspected of suffering abuse in a foster family since January 2022, with the oldest boy allegedly involved.

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