AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood and Agriculture: Montenegro’s European Alliance MPs proposed cutting VAT on fruit and vegetables from 21% to ease prices and support domestic growers; the measure has not been adopted. Tourism: President Jakov Milatović said tourism is significant to the economy and voiced hope for stronger ties with Azerbaijan, including more visitors. Rail Investment: China’s CCECC won a €16.1 million European-backed contract to rehabilitate 20 km of the Bar–Belgrade line north of Podgorica, with work scheduled to take 36 months. Energy and Climate: Montenegro reaffirmed a target to cut emissions at least 55% by 2030 and said it plans to speed investment in solar and wind while reducing coal dependence. Trade and Consumer Costs: World Bank data show import-only firms make up 79% of Montenegro’s trading businesses, while a regional grocery comparison put Podgorica’s basket of 15 staples at €43.80—below Tirana, Belgrade and Sarajevo.
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