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Auditors have delivered a rare double negative opinion on the financial operations of the state-owned firm Šimun, signaling millions of euros in potential losses. The State Audit Institution simultaneously flagged the Ministry of Ecology for financial discrepancies of over 763,000 euros and the irregular employment of 73 people. The findings suggest the state’s bookkeeping is currently struggling to keep pace with its spending.

The government resolved two of eight long-standing requests from Croatia by approving a memorial plaque in Morinju, though the decision required outvoting ministers from the Democrats and the New Serb Democracy. President Jakov Milatović has called for more careful wording on such monuments and suggested a new name for a pool in Kotor. In the Balkans, even the names of swimming pools and the text on stone tablets remain matters of high state cabinet deliberation.

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić continues to pitch the country as an investor’s haven on the verge of EU membership, citing unprecedented progress in closing negotiation chapters. To support this bid, the Constitutional Committee is meeting today to balance European integrity-check requirements with delicate domestic political pacts. Meanwhile, the IT firm 4iG has secured a 54 million euro contract to modernize police and border control systems.

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State Auditors Uncover Financial Irregularities

State auditors have issued a double negative opinion on the financial operations of the state-owned company Šimun, indicating potential losses of millions of euros. Concurrently, the State Audit Institution (DRI) found numerous irregularities in the Ministry of Ecology, including sporadic employment of 73 individuals and financial discrepancies over 763,000 euros.

Government Approves Morinju Plaque Amidst Croatian Requests

The Government of Montenegro has decided to approve a memorial plaque in Morinju, with the decision passed by outvoting, as ministers from the Democrats and the New Serb Democracy opposed. This action resolves two of eight requests from Croatia. President Jakov Milatović commented that the text of the plaque required more careful formulation and suggested a more suitable name for a pool in Kotor.

Constitutional Committee Discusses Integrity Check Amendments

Montenegro's Constitutional Committee is scheduled to discuss the text of amendments related to integrity checks. These discussions aim to balance European integration requirements with domestic political agreements.

CDM Constitutional Committee Today on Amendment Text: Integrity Check Between… ↗

Police and Border Control Modernization Contract Signed

The IT company 4iG has secured a substantial contract valued at 54 million euros for the modernization of police and border control services in Montenegro.

CDM 4iG IT Signed a Contract Worth 54 Million Euros for the Modernization of… ↗

EU Accession Progress and Investor Confidence

Prime Minister Milojko Spajić has stated that Montenegro has achieved unprecedented progress in its bid to join the European Union over the past two years, attracting investors to a country on the verge of EU membership. A commentary piece also reflects on Montenegro's historical and contemporary relationship with European nations.