Tag Archives: Montenegro
CGES lines up €25 million AFD loan, betting on transmission upgrades to keep Montenegro’s grid flexible
Montenegro’s transmission system operator CGES is preparing to borrow €25 million from the French Development Agency, supported by a state guarantee, to upgrade key high-voltage nodes.…
EU funding shift in Montenegro: from public capacity building to private-sector competitiveness
A training session with Montenegro’s Chamber of Economy and Adria Savjetovanje urged firms to treat EU funds as an operational financing tool, not a distant institution—warning…
Montenegro’s industrial producer prices stay near-flat as mining and manufacturing diverge
Industrial product prices in Montenegro rose only marginally in the first quarter of 2026, signaling a low-inflation producer environment. Sector splits—unchanged mining prices versus modest manufacturing…
Inflation and structural limits keep Montenegro’s growth outlook on a cautious policy track
Montenegro’s economy is still growing at a moderate pace, but inflation risks and an import- and consumption-heavy model are tightening the policy space. The World Bank…
Montenegro leads Western Balkans push to change EU carbon charges on electricity exports
Montenegro’s energy minister has urged the EU to amend its carbon-related rules for electricity exports after CBAM costs introduced in January 2026 sharply reduced demand from…
Montenegro’s IRMS rollout highlights regulatory misalignment as digital tax reform advances
Montenegro’s move toward a fully digital tax administration through the IRMS platform is running into execution frictions, with businesses citing delays, inconsistent rule application and gaps…
EU moves toward a fix for Montenegro’s euro use as accession talks near the finish
The European Union is working on a “pragmatic solution” to address Montenegro’s long-standing unilateral euroisation as accession negotiations enter their final phase, with a formal proposal…
Montenegro eyes direct Podgorica–Riyadh flight to deepen Gulf investment and tourism ties
Montenegro is exploring a direct air corridor with Saudi Arabia, with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić proposing a Podgorica–Riyadh route during talks with investment minister Fahad Al…
Montenegro banks see liquidity improve in early 2026 as balance sheet expands
Montenegro’s banking sector ended February with €1.46 billion in total liquid assets, up 7.19% from January and 2.72% year-on-year, according to the Central Bank of Montenegro.…
Montenegro’s goods trade slips to €1.07 billion in Q1, underscoring persistent external imbalance
Preliminary data show Montenegro’s total goods trade reached €1.07 billion in the first quarter of 2026, down 2.2% year-on-year. The decline highlights a continuing mismatch between…