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Montenegro's government is facing a formal warning from the Foreign Investors Council, which has submitted an analysis highlighting concerns about declining competitiveness, rising prices, and a potential VAT increase linked to the 'Euro-model'. The Council has requested a meeting to discuss these economic challenges.

In diplomatic news, Croatia has presented Montenegro with an "unfavorable" border treaty, leading to discussions from the Cabinet of Prime Minister Milojko Spajić about maintaining friendly relations and European dialogue while clearly defining Montenegro's interests.

Other domestic developments include a proposal from a student list to resolve dual citizenship for Serbs in Montenegro through a bilateral agreement, and the Ministry of Health urging citizens to verify their phone numbers with their chosen doctors to ensure availability for calls.

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Foreign Investors Raise Concerns Over 'Euro-Model' Economic Impact

The Foreign Investors Council has submitted an analysis to the Montenegrin government, expressing worries about the 'Euro-model' leading to declining competitiveness, rising prices, and a possible VAT increase, and has requested a meeting. This comes as Prime Minister Milojko Spajić continues to support the Euro Model, despite warnings from others about potential price hikes.

Croatia Sends 'Unfavorable' Border Treaty, Montenegrin Cabinet Responds

Croatia has sent Montenegro an "unfavorable" border treaty, reminiscent of a 2014 discussion by then-Prime Minister Zoran Milanović. In response, the Cabinet of Prime Minister Milojko Spajić emphasized the importance of friendly relations and European dialogue with Croatia, while asserting the need to clearly define Montenegro's interests.

Student List Proposes Bilateral Agreement for Dual Citizenship

A student list has put forward a proposal to address the issue of dual citizenship for Serbs in Montenegro through a bilateral agreement. This comes as Uljarević suggests that a significant gesture from Serbia's new authorities would be to provide data on Montenegrin officials who also hold Serbian citizenship.

Lovćen National Park Implements UNESCO Preservation Rules

New regulations are being put in place within Lovćen National Park to uphold its UNESCO status, stipulating that all objects must be free of plastic and neon signs.

CDM Priority is Preserving UNESCO Area: No Plastic, No Neon Signs – How Objects… ↗

NGOs Advocate for Combating Hate Speech as European Obligation

Non-governmental organizations and civil activists in Montenegro are asserting that the suppression of hate speech is a European commitment for the country.

Antena M NGOs and Activists: Combating Hate Speech is Montenegro's European Obligation ↗