Economy
Serbia’s factory-gate inflation stalls as energy costs ease, but demand weakness comes into focus
Early 2026 producer price data for Serbia points to near-stabilised factory-gate costs, with energy prices turning mildly deflationary. But flat prices alongside falling manufacturing output suggests…
Serbia’s wage distribution shows a polarised labour market beneath rising averages
Even as Serbia’s average net salary rose in January 2026, the latest wage breakdown points to a labour market split at the extremes, with similarly sized…
Leasing is steering Serbia’s electric mobility shift toward smaller, affordable cars
In Serbia, the move toward electrified vehicles is being driven less by showrooms or subsidies and more by leasing structures that match what households can afford.…
Serbia’s electricity tariff changes signal a shift toward cost-reflective pricing
Serbia has raised household electricity tariffs by about 6–7%, but the more significant change is the lower threshold for entering the highest-priced “red zone,” exposing more…
EU reform-linked funding gives Montenegro a predictable investment pipeline through 2030
Montenegro’s EU reform agenda is directly tied to staged EU disbursements, creating a performance-based financing cycle where progress on defined milestones unlocks additional capital. The structure…
Montenegro’s tourism upgrades are turning hotels and marinas into energy-and-digital investment platforms
In Montenegro, rising energy costs and digitalisation efforts are pushing hospitality operators to upgrade assets that were once treated purely as tourism businesses. The shift is…
Montenegro’s reform push reframes the country as an EU-facing nearshore services and infrastructure hub
Montenegro’s reform agenda is increasingly being read as a deliberate effort to align with EU standards, positioning the country to host lower-cost, EU-compatible services and infrastructure.…
Montenegro’s fiscal reform agenda is the gatekeeper for private investment
Montenegro’s public debt, widening deficits and a large current account gap are setting the risk parameters for investors. The government’s fiscal governance and debt-management reforms—along with…
Montenegro overhauls public investment and PPP rules to make infrastructure funding more predictable
Montenegro’s reform agenda is tightening how projects are selected, appraised and delivered, while introducing more structured PPP frameworks. For investors, the shift could improve pipeline quality…
Montenegro’s SOE overhaul and procurement modernisation are creating an advisory and platform business
Montenegro’s reform agenda is reshaping how state-owned enterprises operate and how public contracts are awarded, with EU-aligned procurement and greater disclosure of financial data. The shift…