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Categories: POLITICS
Montenegro expands gender‑related workplace benefits
Entities: Montenegro · Parliament of Montenegro · Jevrosima Pejović · Secondary dysmenorrhea · Serbia
Overview
In late June 2026 Montenegro’s parliament introduced a proposal to grant a maternity allowance to the partners of entrepreneurs, indicating a move to broaden family‑support measures. A month later, the legislature approved amendments to the health‑insurance law that give women diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea two fully paid menstrual‑leave days each month. The entitlement, championed by independent MP Jevrosima Pejović and unanimously backed by relevant committees, targets conditions such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, polyps, fibroids and severe bleeding and requires annual medical certification.
The July 29 amendment, the first of its kind in the Balkans, sparked a regional debate, with Serbia noting the lack of comparable provisions. Supporters argue the policy addresses a genuine health need, while critics warn it could stigmatise women or affect hiring decisions. The move has been compared to earlier national policies in Spain and limited measures in Japan, South Korea, Indonesia and Taiwan, underscoring Montenegro’s leading role in expanding gender‑specific workplace benefits in the region.
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Montenegro's Parliament adopted amendments to the Law on Health Insurance granting women with secondary dysmenorrhea two days of paid menstrual leave per month. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The amendment applies to women diagnosed with secondary dysmenorrhea caused by conditions such as endometriosis, uterine fibroids, polyps, ovarian inflammation, and polycystic ovary syndrome. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Independent MP Jevrosima Pejović proposed the amendment in March on International Women’s Day. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] A specialist doctor must confirm the diagnosis and issue a medical certificate, which must be renewed by 31 December each year and submitted to the employer by 30 January. (All articles)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The paid leave is classified as a temporary work‑incapacity status for women with secondary dysmenorrhea. (All articles)
Timeline
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2 days ago
[POLITICS] 4 sourcesMontenegro adopts paid menstrual leave, prompting regional debateMontenegro approved two days of paid menstrual leave for women with diagnosed conditions, sparking a debate in Serbia over its potential effects.
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4 days ago
[POLITICS] 11 sourcesMontenegro Grants Women Two Paid Menstrual Leave Days per MonthMontenegro’s parliament passed a law giving women with diagnosed secondary dysmenorrhea two days of paid menstrual leave each month, following a proposal by MP Jevrosima Pejović.
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about 1 month ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesMontenegro parliament proposes maternity allowance for entrepreneurs' partnersMontenegro's parliament, led by Bosniak Party MP Amer Smailović, has introduced a draft law to grant maternity allowance to the non‑employed wives or partners of entrepreneurs, to take effect upon EU accession.
Sources
072info.com · aktuelno.me · alsat.mk · antropol.mk · danas.rs · impulsportal.net · index.hr · m.tportal.hr · politika.rs · radiobijelopolje.me · slobodenpecat.mk · slovenskenovice.si · tv21.tv · vecernji.ba · vijesti.ba
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