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Prime Minister faces parliamentary grilling amid key policy debates

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić is currently facing intense questioning in the Montenegrin Parliament on a range of critical issues, including proposed government reconstruction, airport concessions, and the withdrawal of South Korean investors. This parliamentary session is a focal point of domestic political activity, with various political figures, including Ivan Mugoša, demanding clarity on government policies.

In other political news, an analysis suggests that Andrija Mandić, President of the Parliament of Montenegro, has emerged as a significant political force, reportedly due to the perceived weaknesses of the ruling Europe Now! Movement (PES) and international backing. Meanwhile, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament Zdenka Popović is expected to submit her resignation next Monday, adding to the ongoing political shifts.

Beyond politics, authorities are investigating a bomb attack on Zoran Matijević's villa in Herceg Novi, with a Serbian national suspected in the incident. Economically, an appeal regarding fuel marking company selection was rejected, and new strict regulations imposing fines up to €40,000 for excessive noise have been introduced. The US Embassy in Podgorica also highlighted potential benefits for Montenegro from American economic offers. International news outlets are reporting on global economic concerns, with Steve Forbes advising investors to protect gold due to the Iran conflict, and Donald Trump issuing threats to the EU.

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Spajić grilled by MPs on government plans and concessions

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić is addressing Members of Parliament in a special session, known as the Prime Minister's Hour, to answer questions on various pressing issues. These include discussions around the reconstruction of the government, his position on airport concessions, whether he received an apartment, and the reasons behind the withdrawal of South Korean investors. Ivan Mugoša has specifically called for Spajić to clarify his stance on airport concessions.

Mandić emerges as political winner amidst PES's struggles

A political analysis indicates that Andrija Mandić, President of the Parliament of Montenegro and leader of the New Serb Democracy, has emerged as a significant political victor. This is attributed to the perceived "powerlessness" of the ruling Europe Now! Movement (PES) and a degree of "Western approval" for Mandić's political maneuvering.

Deputy Speaker Zdenka Popović to resign next week

Zdenka Popović, Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Montenegro and a Democratic MP, is scheduled to submit her resignation next Monday, according to recent political reports.

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