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Montenegrin public administration spending scrutiny

Overview

In the first half of 2026, reports emerged regarding significant public spending within Montenegro’s government sectors. Initial data focused on the Parliament of Montenegro, revealing that Members of Parliament spent 213,769.87 euros on official domestic and international travel. This included expenses for transportation and accommodation, alongside 36,469.06 euros in per diems, with ten specific MPs receiving more than half of that total.\n\nSubsequent findings from a monitoring study by Action for Social Justice (ASP) expanded the scope to the entire central administration. The study indicated that the administration spent 4,660,681 euros on official travel, representing 51.2 percent of its annual budget, with expenditures peaking in June. Beyond travel, the administration utilized nearly 550,000 euros for representation costs and spent significant sums on service contracts (9.7 million euros) and consultancy services (14.7 million euros).

Entities

Montenegro · Jevrosima Pejović · Nađa Laković · Parliament of Montenegro · Action for Social Justice

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The monitoring study was provided by Action for Social Justice (ASP).
[● 2 SOURCES] Montenegro's central administration spent 4,660,681 euros on official travel in the first six months of 2026.
[● 2 SOURCES] The travel expenditure represents 51.2 percent of the total annual budget allocated for that purpose.
[● 2 SOURCES] Travel spending reached its highest level in June.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Representation costs amounted to nearly 550,000 euros.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The central administration spent over 9.7 million euros on service contracts in the first half of the year.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Consultancy services cost 14.7 million euros.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Service contract spending accounted for nearly 61 percent of the total annual budget for that category.

Timeline

15 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Montenegro central administration spending reaches millions in first half of 2026
A study by Action for Social Justice shows Montenegro's central administration spent over 4.6 million euros on official travel and 24 million euros on service contracts and consultants in early 2026.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Montenegrin MPs spent over 213,000 euros on official travel
Montenegrin MPs spent over 213,000 euros on official travel and 36,000 euros in per diems during the first half of 2026, primarily for international parliamentary duties.

Sources

aktuelno.me · etv.me · in4s.net · index.hr · informacijecrnagora.me · rtnk.me · vijesti.me