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European Commission’s recommendations to be translated into a concrete action plan
Recommendations and priorities noted in the European Commission’s Report on Montenegro, the Government must translate into a concrete action plan, which would outline a clear responsibility of each member of the Government, as well as of other institutions, either for successes or failures in its implementation. Recently published Report of the European Commission on Montenegro…
The Report of European Commission on Montenegro
Another Year of ”Tapping in Place” The European Commission’s report confirmed that the much needed radical reforms are a victim of political cleavages; the messages should be understood as a strong call for all stakeholders, especially political parties, to dedicate themselves to the tasks of European integration. If the assessments from the report are translated…
Contract of the director of “ToMontenegro” published – An important step towards transparency
We welcome the decision of the Board of directors of ToMontenegro to disclose the managerial contract of its executive director, after their answer to our free access to information request was first delayed and then rejected. Contract can be found on our site: “Whose are our public companies“ Beside the salary of €4 400 and…
Only three ministries announced public discussions for this year
More than a half of the ministries have not published the work programme for the current year in accordance with the law, while only three ministries have published a list of laws and strategies to be subject of public discussions in 2021. This year, the ministries continued the bad practice of not publishing their work…
Analysis of parliamentary work during the first year of the 27th convocation
Greater transparency; legislative and control roles need enhancement During the first year of the current convocation, Parliament has considerably opened its work, but also engaged in legislative activity which was not grounded in sound analysis and legally predictable procedures. Control mechanisms have not been used to push conclusions and tangible recommendations for the executive. …
Open Letter to the European Union
To the: Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the European Union President of the European Council, Honorable Mr. Charles Michel President of the European Union Commission, Honorable Ms. Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Union Parliament, Honorable Mr. David Maria Sassoli High Representative/VP, Honorable Mr. Joseph Borrell Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Honorable…
Instead of unnecessary acting positions, ensure compliance with the law
“Ad hoc“ and unregulated competitions for acting positions in ministries unnecessarily postpone lawful recruitments and reduce managerial accountability in ministries. „Acting managers“ are more susceptible to influences due to insecurity of their position and employment. These competitions are currently announced for 20 acting general directors in the Ministry of Finance and Social Welfare. Earlier, they…
EU as a promoter of democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?
Starting from August 2021, the Think for Europe Network (TEN) commenced its work on the research project “the EU as a promoter of democracy or ‘stabilitocracy’ in the Western Balkans?”. This project is implemented in partnership with the Netherlands Institute of International Relations ‘Clingendael’. Through its enlargement policies the EU tries to foster democratisation in…
Political bias can only be determined in a legally prescribed procedure
We urge the Government to refrain from political discrimination and unlawful decision-making. Termination of employment due to expression of political beliefs in performance of work may follow only after the disciplinary procedure and corresponding justification, which we did not see in the decision of the General Secretariat of the Government published in the media. Regarding…
HRA and IA: Ensure peace, respect for health measures and human rights at upcoming gatherings
I On the eve of public gatherings expected on Saturday in Podgorica and Sunday in Cetinje on the occasion of the enthronement of the Metropolitan of Montenegro and the Littoral of the Serbian Orthodox Church, the Human Rights Action and Institute Alternative call upon all social, political and religious organisations and citizens to observe peace,…
The Law still applies when money comes from abroad?
The Administrative Court, upon the initiative of Institute Alternative, annulled the decision of the Agency for Prevention of Corruption The Agency for Prevention of Corruption will again decide on the IA’s initiative against the current MP, and former minister Predrag Bošković, suspecting that he had violated the Law on Prevention of Corruption by having illegal…
Consultative hearing on the candidacy for the Prosecutorial Council
Watch the recording of the consultative hearing in which Stevo Muk participated on the occasion of his candidacy for membership in the Prosecutorial Council. On the priorities of the work and recommendations for the improvement of the prosecution, such as evaluation, infrastructure, better accountability – in literal sense of financial management but also in terms…