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The opposition MPs refused to perform control of the ANB
Opposition MPs from the Committee for Defense and Security have missed the opportunity to obtain insight into the legality of the exercise of one of the most controversial functions of any intelligence service, including the National Security Agency (ANB). However, after the Committee members from the ruling majority realized insight into ANB work, the Committee…
Recommendations for system changes
When more than two years ago, non-governmental organisation “Institute Alternative” was founded, we said that we aim to contribute to the further development of democracy, rule of law and human rights in Montenegro, through the empowerment of the quality of public policies. We felt that the civil society scene lacks a stronger contribution to the…
Pejović must be given police protection
We express serious concern for security of Slobodan Pejović, a public witness of war crime of deportation of refugees from Bosnia and Herzegovina from Montenegro to Republika Srpska Armed Froces in the year of 1992. Montenegrin civic sector reacted regarding previous 10 assaults on Pejović, but the Montenegrin police and judiciary did not undertake appropriate…
Finger pointed at the reckless
Overall, the work of SAI so far contributed significantly to locate and reveal systemic and individual problems and inadequate practices in managing public finances. Finger pointed at the reckless – Stevo Muk– complete text European pulse No 47
Introduction to privatization of inspection control?
Institute Alternative recommends that the Government of Montenegro withdraws the proposed amendments to the Law on inspection control from the parliamentary procedure, take them back to the draft form and start a public debate. If the proposed amendments are adopted, they will make way for introducing privatization in the field of inspection control, and will…
Institutions already showing weaknesses
On occasion of prevention of the execution of work tasks and physical attack on the editor and photographer of daily newspaper Vijesti We are concerned with the hasty statement of the Head of the Police Directorate who did not wait for the final report form the Internal control, but informed the public that the behavior…
First Bank of the first family of Montenegro
In 2005, Aco Đukanović, Prime Minister’s brother, bought 14% of shares in the then Bank of Nikšić, nowadays First Bank, and in November 2006 he bought another 42% from the Ministry of finance, (state owned) Employment Bureau and (also state-owned) Development fund. First Bank of the first family of Montenegro – Stevo Muk– complete text…
Time for a different relationship between majority and minority
Appointment of a deputy Speaker from the ranks of the opposition would be a new value and a democratic advance in the functioning of the Montenegrin Parliament. Time for a different relationship between majority and minority – Stevo Muk – complete text European pulse No 43
Hide and seek with electricity
This is the first time that the citizens of Montenegro filed a complaint against decision of a regulatory agency. The experiences and lessons of this case are therefore an important contribution for the future analysis and scrutiny of the functioning and decision making not only of RAE, but also of other independent regulatory agencies. Hide…
Tough job for civil society
Thus in a perverse manner we learned that the Law on Protection of Private Data was not adopted to protect privacy of Montenegrin citizens but to cover up for the lack of responsibility on the part of their politicians and civil servants. Tough job for civil society – Stevo Muk– complete text European Pulse No…
Partners or adversaries?
Public participation in the development of public policies is aimed at improving these policies, as the involvement of other actors outside of the Government maximises resources available to a society. Partners or adversaries – Stevo Muk – complete text European pulse No 42
Severance pays or party decorations
In December 2008, net average wage in Montenegro was 443 euros. The basic, officially reported net salary of a minister in the Government of Montenegro is between 700 and 1100 euros. President of Montenegro earns over 1000 euros per month. Severance pays for some 8000 workers, so-called “victims of transition” in the period 2000-2008 distributed…