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Economic Warnings and Corruption Probe Dominate News

Montenegro is facing economic scrutiny as economist Miloš Vuković criticized proposed financial law amendments, cautioning that a flawed economic model could lead to inflation and insecurity. This comes as fuel prices are set to increase tomorrow, with Eurodiesel reaching 1.95 euros and petrol up to 1.78 euros per liter.

In other domestic news, the prosecution has launched an investigation into allegations of a rigged job contest within the Human Resources Administration, implicating several officials. Meanwhile, the Montenegrin PEN Center has expressed strong disapproval regarding the activities of Vladimir Božović, Rector of the University of Montenegro.

On the international front, a Montenegrin politician, Perović, commented on a message from European parliamentarians, highlighting a warning against those who celebrate Ratko Mladic. The European Parliament also confirmed that a visit by Parliament President Andrija Mandić to Brussels was planned. Adding to the discussions around EU integration, the Dutch Ambassador stated there is no request to halt Montenegro's accession process to the European Union.

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Economic Policy Under Scrutiny and Fuel Price Hike

Economist Miloš Vuković has criticized the government's proposed financial law amendments, warning they could lead to inflation and insecurity. Separately, fuel prices are set to rise, with Eurodiesel reaching 1.95 euros and petrol up to 1.78 euros per liter, impacting citizens starting tomorrow.

Job Contest Investigation and Rector Controversy

The prosecution is investigating a job contest within the Human Resources Administration due to allegations of rigging in favor of a specific candidate, with several officials implicated. Concurrently, the Montenegrin PEN Center has expressed strong disapproval regarding the activities of Vladimir Božović, the Rector of the University of Montenegro.

EU Accession and Political Messages

A Montenegrin politician, Perović, commented on a message from European parliamentarians, indicating a clear warning against those who celebrate Ratko Mladic. The European Parliament confirmed that Parliament President Andrija Mandić's visit to Brussels was planned. Furthermore, the Dutch Ambassador clarified that there is no request to halt Montenegro's accession process to the European Union.

Foreign Citizens and Discrimination Ruling

Montenegro hosted over 107,000 foreign citizens in 2025, with nearly 68,000 holding temporary residence, representing 17.2% of the total population. In a separate legal development, the Higher Court upheld a decision that the Eparchy was not discriminated against, as it never formally requested a contract with the Government.

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