Montenegro

Montenegro is facing a severe political assessment, with opposition leader Danijel Živković of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) describing the current situation as a 'system collapse' and the nation as a 'state without a government.' This comes amidst ongoing political frictions and heightened concerns over regional relations, as evidenced by commentary on Belgrade's influence on Podgorica and criticism from Darko Dragović, an MP of the Europe Now Movement (PES), regarding the Democratic People's Party's (DNP) stance toward Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.

Adding to the internal challenges, the Tax Administration has launched an investigation into ownership transfers linked to the Serbian Patriarchate, focusing on assets that reportedly ended up under the control of a Belgrade-based firm. [cite: Pobjeda] Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Nik Đeljošaj, who is also the Minister of Economic Development, has accused anti-Albanian sentiment in connection with a school director appointment, further highlighting internal political disputes and issues of minority representation. [cite: 25, 35, 36, 38, 39, Pobjeda]

Beyond the political arena, citizens are grappling with practical challenges, including software-related difficulties in kindergarten enrollment and confusion surrounding 'irregular' vaccination certificates for the upcoming school year. Environmental concerns are also present, with high temperatures and low water levels leading to a significant fish kill in Skadar Lake. Amidst these issues, a positive development sees the ombudsman's office gaining new authorities, promising increased protection for citizens. [cite: CDM, Vijesti]