Montenegro: Leaders demand clarity on economic models and political pacts

Political leaders and civil society actors in Montenegro are raising demands and questions regarding the current administration's policies and commitments.

Aleksandar Damjanović, Director of the Montenegrin Cultural Network, issued an open letter to Prime Minister Milojko Spajić regarding the proposed ‘Euro model’. Damjanović requested transparency concerning the program's financing, its projected impact on the national budget for 2027 and 2028, and how it will affect the actual purchasing power of citizens after accounting for inflation. He also questioned how much of the increased consumption would remain in the domestic economy versus being lost to imports.

Separately, Nik Đeljošaj, leader of the Albanian Forum, has demanded that Prime Minister Spajić fulfill political, personnel, and developmental obligations outlined in the agreement to form the 44th Government. Đeljošaj requested a concrete implementation plan within 30 days, emphasizing the need for regular consultations with coalition partners, equal representation of Albanians in institutions, electoral reform, and increased financial support for municipalities with Albanian majorities. The Albanian Forum stated it would re-evaluate its participation in the executive branch if progress is not made.