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Damjan Ćulafić

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Montenegro EU accession: Chapter 22 progress and reform gaps

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Latest: Milatović calls for local government reform to aid Montenegro’s EU path

Montenegro continues to advance toward European Union membership, maintaining its position as the Balkan nation closest to accession. While the government has fulfilled all six final criteria for Chapter 22 (Regional Pol

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Montenegro advances EU path amid CIK delays and diplomacy

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Latest: Montenegro strengthens bilateral ties with Germany, Czech Republic, and Greece

Montenegro continues to navigate domestic procedural hurdles and international diplomatic efforts as it pursues EU membership. The formation of the Central Election Commission (CIK) remains delayed following five unsucce

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Gospić waste scandal: Remediation and criminal scrutiny

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Latest: Environmental management and waste crises impact Montenegro and Croatia

The environmental crisis in Gospić has escalated into a significant political and legal issue for the Croatian government. Following the discovery of approximately 37,000 tons of illegally deposited waste, including haza

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Environmental protection and waste management in Montenegro

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Latest: Montenegro considers total ban on plastic bags

Environmental initiatives in Montenegro have transitioned from large-scale community action to potential legislative reform. On September 24, 2026, over 320 volunteers participated in a simultaneous coastal cleanup acros

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Montenegro environmental policy evolution

4 clusters · 16 sources · last updated

Latest: Montenegro advances green policies and sustainable finance

Montenegro is navigating the transition from its historical status as an ecological state toward modern European environmental standards. President Jakov Milatović has proposed an ‘Ecological State 2.0’ initiative, aimin

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Environmental and regulatory management in Montenegro and|

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Latest: Montenegro faces environmental pressures amid EU accession progress

In Montenegro and Serbia, authorities continue to focus on regulatory enforcement, public safety, and environmental conservation. In Montenegro, coastal inspections during the tourist season identified significant regula

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Western Balkans ministers adopt Green Agenda 2026

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Latest: Western Balkan ministers adopt Green Agenda 2026 declaration

The Third Ministerial Meeting on the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans concluded in Žabljak, Montenegro, with ministers from six regional economies adopting a Ministerial Declaration for 2026. This declaration establi

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Montenegro legislative alignment with EU standards

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Latest: Montenegro plans new laws to ban unfair agricultural trading practices

Montenegro is undergoing a series of legislative updates aimed at aligning national regulations with European Union standards. In late August 2026, the government approved amendments to the Law on Waste Management to pro

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Montenegrin regional tourism and environmental development

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Latest: Žabljak celebrates Municipality Day and Montenegro's ecological anniversary

Montenegrin municipalities of Kolašin and Žabljak have reported record-breaking tourism seasons driven by significant infrastructure investments. In Kolašin, officials emphasized the necessity of highway construction and

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Montenegrin President visits Ulcinj schools

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Latest: President Milatović visits Ulcinj to discuss development and education

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović visited schools in Ulcinj to discuss educational investment and youth opportunities. During visits to the ‘Boško Strugar’ and ‘Maršal Tito’ elementary schools, parents of first-grade

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Montenegro climate and energy policy development

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Latest: Montenegro faces rising temperatures and reduced snow accumulation

Montenegro is advancing its environmental and infrastructure objectives through strategic policy and government action. The Minister of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Development, Damjan Ćulafić, has reaff

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Montenegro public finance and environmental audits

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Latest: Montenegro waste management deemed unsuccessful by State Audit Institution

Montenegro’s State Audit Institution (DRI) and non-governmental organizations have raised concerns regarding the management of public finances and environmental projects. The DRI labeled waste management in the country a

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Political leaders issue Rosh Hashanah greetings

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Latest: Sergio Mattarella and Pope Leo XIV issue greetings for Jewish holidays

Political leaders across the Balkans and Italy issued official greetings to Jewish communities in observance of Rosh Hashanah. In the Balkans, Milorad Dodik, President of Republika Srpska, sent congratulations to Israel