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Montenegro pivots to selective funding and strategic partnerships as growth model matures
Montenegro says it is moving away from chasing large inflows toward a model that prioritizes the quality, transparency and risk profile of capital. The government also…
Montenegro producer prices show mild growth in early 2026 as energy costs stay flat
Montenegro’s industrial producer prices rose just 0.3% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to MONSTAT, pointing to a more stable cost environment. Energy-related prices…
Montenegro doubles down on intellectual property as EU accession milestones near
Montenegro says its intellectual property framework is now fully harmonised with EU law, citing the provisional closure of Chapter 7 in December 2024 and stronger enforcement…
CBAM squeezes EPCG export earnings, underscoring the financial risk of coal-heavy power
Montenegro’s state utility EPCG has already seen a €13 million drop in export-linked revenues in the first quarter of 2026 as the EU’s carbon border framework…
Vraćenovići solar project wins environmental approval, moving Montenegro toward utility-scale PV
Montenegro has granted an environmental permit for the Vraćenovići photovoltaic project near Nikšić, clearing a key step from planning to construction for one of the country’s…
Renexia’s Montenegro push reframes renewables development around a portfolio pipeline and EU-linked exports
Renexia is entering Montenegro with a memorandum-backed, multi-project development platform focused on wind, solar and storage rather than single-project investment. The strategy leans on de-risking early-stage…
Montenegro corporate tax receipts edge down in Q1 2026 as compliance and reporting remain key
Montenegro collected €163 million in profit tax revenues in Q1 2026, down from €167 million a year earlier. The slight dip points to stabilization, but the…
Montenegro’s Maastricht drift spotlights structural fiscal risks for households
Montenegro’s fiscal outlook is increasingly testing the EU’s Maastricht limits, with deficit pressures potentially rising toward 4% of GDP and debt projected to climb again. The…
Montenegro heads into 2026 tourism season with cautious optimism as costs and competition rise
Montenegro is entering the 2026 summer season with demand looking steady, but operators are balancing higher prices against rising operating costs and tougher competition across the…
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