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Minister reports bribery claims ahead of Mandić dismissal vote

A significant new development has emerged with Vučelić filing a report alleging that certain Members of Parliament were targeted with bribery offers, including money and property, to influence their vote on the dismissal of Parliament President Andrija Mandić. This accusation introduces serious questions about legislative integrity and the political process.

In other political news, the Montenegrin Parliament is set to discuss constitutional amendments at its first regular autumn session on October 9. The government also faces scrutiny over transparency, as the Ministry of Public Administration, led by Minister Marash Dukaj, has not provided consulting contracts to the Europe Now parliamentary club for two months. Meanwhile, a political figure has criticized a segment of the ruling elite for allegedly hindering Montenegro's integration process and shifting blame to Croatia.

On the economic front, new draft amendments to the Law on Consumer Loans will require banks to more thoroughly assess creditworthiness and offer relief measures for repayment problems. Diplomatically, President Jakov Milatović has extended an invitation to Pope Francis for a visit to Montenegro during his trip to the Holy See. The government also announced strong support from Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia for Montenegro's EU accession, with Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip Ivanović stating that the government aims to conclude negotiations by mid-October.

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Bribery Allegations Against MPs

Vučelić has filed a report alleging that some Members of Parliament were offered money and property to influence their vote on the dismissal of Parliament President Andrija Mandić. This incident raises concerns about the integrity of the legislative process.

EU Accession and International Support

Montenegro is actively pursuing its path to the European Union, with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić announcing strong support from Austria, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia. Deputy Prime Minister for Foreign and European Affairs Filip Ivanović stated that the government aims to complete negotiations on all chapters by mid-October. However, a political figure has also expressed concerns that a part of the ruling elite is hindering the integration process and blaming Croatia.

Parliamentary Agenda and Government Transparency

The Montenegrin Parliament is scheduled to discuss constitutional amendments at its first regular autumn session on October 9. Separately, the Ministry of Public Administration, led by Minister Marash Dukaj, is facing scrutiny for allegedly withholding consulting contracts from the Europe Now parliamentary club for two months, raising questions about transparency.

Economic and Social Policy Developments

The Draft Amendments to the Law on Consumer Loans will mandate banks to improve creditworthiness assessments and offer relief measures for loan repayment issues. Separately, Minister of Maritime Affairs Filip Radulović highlighted the climatic and fiscal challenges facing Montenegro, while Ranko Rajević emphasized the urgent need for educational reform to encourage more active learning and exploration in children.

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