Economy
Montenegro’s CBAM risk is more concentrated than Serbia’s, with aluminium and ferroalloys at the centre
Montenegro’s entry into the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism brings a narrower product footprint than Serbia’s, but a more concentrated exposure focused on aluminium and ferroalloys.…
Montenegro’s widening agricultural trade gap underscores rising food import dependence
Montenegro’s agricultural trade deficit widened again in 2025 as imports rose faster than exports, leaving export coverage below 10%. The data point to a structural mismatch…
CBAM is already reshaping Montenegro’s electricity export economics
A new analysis by NGO Eko-tim finds that the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism is already changing how Montenegro trades power with the EU—cutting planned exports…
Montenegro property boom meets tighter bank lending and higher residency hurdles for foreign buyers
More than €1.5 billion has flowed into Montenegro’s real estate market in recent years, but banks are now tightening financing terms for non-residents. New residency requirements…
Montenegro inflation re-accelerates in April as food and services keep household prices under pressure
Consumer prices in Montenegro rose 3.8% year-on-year in April 2026, with food and service-related categories continuing to drive the increase. The renewed momentum suggests inflation is…
Montenegro sees €131.97m in early-2026 FDI inflows, led by Turkey and Serbia
Preliminary Central Bank data shows Montenegro attracted €131.97 million of foreign direct investment in the first two months of 2026, with Turkey the largest source and…
Sovereign risk rises as Montenegro tests its euroized growth model
As Montenegro’s growth becomes more dependent on tourism, foreign capital and bank stability, investors are shifting from chasing visible expansion to scrutinizing sovereign-risk vulnerabilities. With the…
Montenegro’s property boom is shifting from foreign cash to bank discipline
After years of foreign capital inflows and tourism-driven construction, Montenegro’s property market is entering a phase where financing conditions may become the key limiter. The risk…
Serbia’s next test is managing scale, not winning new investment
After years of building credibility and attracting capital, Serbia’s economic challenge is shifting toward execution: integrating energy, labor, transport, permitting and public finances so growth can…
Serbia’s industrial pivot: why Southeast Europe’s next manufacturing core is taking shape
Southeast Europe is moving into a new industrial phase shaped by energy security, nearshoring and logistics resilience. Serbia is emerging as the region’s integrated manufacturing and…