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Adriatic tourism and Balkan political/fiscal reforms

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Adriatic tourism continues to see high prices and mixed patterns. In Montenegro, Sveti Stefan’s luxury rates and beach fees have sparked protests. In Croatia, debates persist over beach concessions and rising hospitality costs, while Neum, Bosnia-Herzegovina, remains a budget-friendly alternative despite infrastructure and staffing challenges. In Montenegro, the Parliament has unanimously adopted constitutional amendments regarding the Central Bank and the Judicial and Prosecutorial Council. Deputy Prime Minister Filip Ivanović stated these changes align with European Commission standards for EU integration, though opposition leader Danijel Živković expressed concerns regarding excessive judicial power and insufficient oversight. In Serbia, fiscal and social reforms continue. The National Assembly is conducting an extraordinary session to discuss a 59-item agenda, primarily focused on a 2026 budget rebalance. This proposal increases the total budget by 112.45 billion dinars to 2,527.15 billion dinars. Finance Minister Siniša Mali stated the rebalance supports citizens through one-time aid and capital projects, noting that average net salaries rose by 9.4 percent compared to last year. However, opposition lawmakers have criticized the move as “political populism” intended to “buy votes,” arguing the deficit is expanding through borrowing. The Serbian Fiscal Council previously noted the rebalance could increase the fiscal deficit from 3% to 3.5% of GDP. Specific financial aid measures include a one-time payment of 6,000 dinars for adult citizens scheduled for late September, and a 25,000 dinar payment for child benefit recipients on September 14. ~~Under a new Law on Caregiver Parents, starting October 1, 2026, eligible individuals will receive a monthly compensation of 65,000 dinars, which includes necessary taxes and contributions~~ Parliamentary debates have intensified over 166 amendments to ~~maintain pension~~ the budget rebalance. While the ruling coalition describes the plan as a developmental measure providing stability, opposition lawmakers argue that funds for major capital projects—including the EXPO exhibition, the National Stadium, and ~~health insurance rights. The Ministry of Labour, Employment, Veterans~~ the Belgrade Waterfront—should be redirected toward healthcare, agriculture, and ~~Social Affairs has simplified~~ social protection. Finance Minister Mali defended the ~~application process to minimize administrative burdens,~~ Belgrade Waterfront, noting ~~that once documentation is complete,~~ the ~~decision period will be 15 days.~~ state holds a 33 percent ownership stake.

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