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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

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…

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

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…

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…

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

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…