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Freedom House (Author)
2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |
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National Democratic Governance | 4.50 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 |
Electoral Process | 3.50 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.50 | 3.50 | 3.50 |
Civil Society | 3.00 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 | 2.75 |
Independent Media | 3.50 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 4.00 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.25 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
Local Democratic Governance | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.50 |
Judicial Framework and Independence | 4.25 | 4.00 | 4.25 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
Corruption | 5.50 | 5.25 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 |
Democracy Score | 3.93 | 3.79 | 3.79 | 3.79 | 3.82 | 3.82 | 3.82 | 3.86 | 3.89 | 3.93 |
NOTE: The ratings reflect the consensus of Freedom House, its academic advisers, and the author(s) of this report. If consensus cannot be reached, Freedom House is responsible for the final ratings. The ratings are based on a scale of 1 to 7, with 1 representing the highest level of democratic progress and 7 the lowest. The Democracy Score is an average of ratings for the categories tracked in a given year. The opinions expressed in this report are those of the author(s).
As a candidate for European Union (EU) membership since 2010, Montenegro has recorded gradual steps toward transformation and democratization. Progress has taken place mostly at the level of legislation, however, and institutions are still too weak in practice to cope with widespread corruption, a fragile economy, and, above all, political pressure from authorities that have remained untouchable for a quarter century. Abuse of power, misuse of public resources for party purposes, and excessive employment within the public administration remain common issues.
In 2015, Montenegro’s EU accession negotiations continued, with modest progress in crucial areas relating to the rule of law and fundamental rights and the opening of four new negotiating chapters. At year’s end, 22 chapters had been opened out of the 35 needed for accession, but a persistent lack of results in practice and sluggish modernization of the administration, which is still highly politicized, are slowing down the pace of reform. The process also suffers from a lack of transparency caused by a change in the negotiating structure and establishment of the Rule of Law Council, which consists of state authorities and whose sittings are closed. The lack of public access to European Commission (EC) opinions on key legislation and reports from its expert missions also contributes to the opacity of the process.
Montenegro took action to strengthen the legislative framework and establish new institutions to fight corruption, but several anomalies surrounded these measures. During the summer, a new Agency for Prevention of Corruption was established in line with previously adopted laws. The director of the new agency, however, was criticized for alleged close ties to the vice president of the ruling Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), and a civil sector candidate’s appointment was blocked. Additionally, while the legal framework prescribes enhanced criteria for the appointment of prosecutors, the public was unable to review the professional qualifications of new appointments due to claims of personal data protection. Investigations into high-level corruption and organized crime have generated substantial public attention, but the year did not see any final judgments.
Although 2015 was not an election year, it was turbulent in terms of intraparty dynamics. Four parties—the Social Democratic Party of Montenegro (SDP), Socialist People’s Party of Montenegro (SNP), Democratic Front (DF), and Positive Montenegro—experienced splits, and four new parties—the Social Democrats of Montenegro, Democrats of Montenegro, DEMOS, and United Reform Action (URA)—were formed. A crisis in the ruling coalition of DPS and SDP culminated in July, when Prime Minister Milo Đukanović of DPS refused to dismiss two ministers despite calls from the SDP board. The ministers then sided with SDP leader Ranko Krivokapić’s rival during elections for party leader, a division that led to the establishment of a new party. After the split, Krivokapić said the government would become “technocratic,” with his party remaining part of the coalition until a decision is made on the country’s application to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO).
The opposition DF organized protests in September and October calling for free and fair elections and the establishment of an interim government involving all political parties. According to DPS, however, the central aim of the protests was to prevent an invitation from NATO. Earlier, in July, DF deputies refused to participate in the work of a newly formed committee that would monitor the implementation of electoral legislation because the committee had rejected their requests. The fall protests, which shook the Montenegrin public, were marked by an absence of clearly articulated demands by the opposition, and an excessive use of force against protesters and abuse of power by the authorities. There were attacks on the media, and the intensifying atmosphere of intimidation and censorship during the protests continued after their conclusion. During the year, there were 16 new attacks against journalists, with no progress in resolving previous cases.
As expected, Montenegro received an invitation to join NATO on December 2. While there were positive signs throughout the year that an invitation would be extended to the country, part of the opposition argued that the question should be put to a referendum. The political division around accession is based on the so-called referendum bloc: almost 90 percent of opposition parties that opposed Montenegro’s independence are now against joining NATO. Opposition politicians insist on holding a referendum because opinion polls usually show less than 50-percent support for NATO accession.
Numerous problems, ranging from large financial debts to surplus employees, continue to burden local governments. Violations of public procurement procedures, problems with concessions contracting, and misuse of public resources are common issues at the local level. The poor financial situation has spurred most municipalities to take out new loans.
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As a result, Montenegro’s Democracy Score declined from 3.89 to 3.93.
Outlook for 2016: Next year, Montenegro will hold regularly scheduled parliamentary elections. A series of activities intended to build trust in the process and establish a political dialogue, as well as conditions necessary for full implementation of electoral legislation, will precede the polls. With a vote of no confidence scheduled for early 2016, parliamentary parties are expected to switch around their political allegiances. The government will have to undertake a series of measures to stabilize the economy and reduce the total number of employees within the public administration. The consolidation of finances at the local level is expected to pose a particular challenge in this regard.
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Author: Jovana Marović
Jovana Marović is a Research Coordinator at the Institute Alternative, a think tank and scientific research center based in Podgorica. She holds a PhD from the Faculty of Political Sciences in Belgrade, Serbia.
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[62] “Montenegro 2015 Report,” European Commission, 10 November 2015, http://ec.europa.eu/enlargement/pdf/key_documents/2015/20151110_report_m...
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[64] Ministarstvo vanjskih poslova i evropskih integracija [Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration], “Prilog izvještaju o napretku Crne Gore u 2015” [Contribution to the Montenegro 2015 Progress Report], 1 September 2015, http://www.gov.me/ResourceManager/FileDownload.aspx?rId=212448&rType=2
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[66] See website of the Supreme State Prosecutor, http://www.tuzilastvocg.me/index.php/vrhovno-drzavno-tuzilastvo
[67] Mina Business, “Tužilaštvo da odgovori šta je uradilo sa izvještajima DRI” [Prosecution to inform what became of SAI reports], Vijesti Online, 10 June 2015, http://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/tuzilastvo-da-odgovori-sta-je-uradilo-sa-izvjestajima-dri-837552
[68] Statement of the Special State Prosecutor’s Office, 21 December 2015, http://tuzilastvocg.me/media/files/SAOP%C5%A0TENJE%20BROJ%201.pdf
[69] Council for Monitoring the Implementation of the Strategy for the Reform of the Judiciary 2014–2016, “Drugi polugodišnji izvještaj o realizaciji mjera iz Akcionog plana za implementaciju Strategije reforme pravosuđa 2014–2016” [The second semi-annual report on the implementation of the Action Plan for the implementation of the Strategy for the Reform of the Judiciary 2014–2016], Ministry of Justice, October 2015, http://www.pravda.gov.me/ResourceManager/FileDownload.aspx?rid=219249&rType=2&file=Drugi%20polugodi%C5%A1nji%20izvje%C5%A1taj.pdf
[70] Mila Radulović, “Lješković odbio da dostavi izvještaj Tužilaštvu” [Lješković refused to submit the report to the Prosecutor's Office], Vijesti Online, 29 October 2015, http://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/ljeskovic-odbio-da-dostavi-izvjestaj-tuzilastvu-858028
[71] “Prilog izvještaju o napretku Crne Gore u 2015” [Contribution to the Montenegro 2015 Progress Report], Ministarstvo vanjskih poslova i evropskih integracija [Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration], 1 September 2015, http://www.gov.me/ResourceManager/FileDownload.aspx?rId=212448&rType=2
[72] Venice Commission, “Law on Courts of Montenegro, as adopted on 26 February 2015,” Council of Europe, 10 December 2015, http://www.venice.coe.int/webforms/documents/default.aspx?pdffile=CDL-REF(2015)049-e
[73] “Odluka Komisije za sprečavanje sukoba interesa” [The Decision of the Commission for Prevention of Conflict of Interest], Commission for the Prevention of Conflict of Interest, December 2015, http://www.konfliktinteresa.me/new/index.php?option=com_content&view=art...
[74] “Sreten Radonjic — Director of the Agency for Prevention of Corruption,” Café del Montenegro, 1 October 2015, http://www.cdm.me/english/sreten-radonjic-director-of-the-agency-for-prevention-of-corruption
[75] Darvin Murić and Mila Radulović, “Brisel ne zanima kum i tazbina, već Radonjić da radi” [Brussels is not interested in godfathers and in-laws, but Radonjić will work], Vijesti Online, 3 October 2015, http://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/brisel-ne-zanima-kum-i-tazbina-vec-radonjic-da-radi-854086
[76] Dusica Tomovic, “Montenegro Arrests Bosses of Scandal-Hit Resort,” Balkan Insight, 13 August 2015, http://www.balkaninsight.com/en/article/montenegro-arrests-top-officials-over-misuse-claims-08-13-2015
[77] “Marovic in Prosecution yesterday: Decided to make a plea bargain,” Café del Montenegro, 23 April 2016, http://www.cdm.me/english/marovic-in-prosecution-yesterday-decided-to-make-a-plea-bargain
[78] Tamara Klikovac, “PHOTO: Verdict on Košljun: Lazar Radjenovic six years in prison, Aleksandar Ticic released,” Café del Montenegro, 11 September 2015, http://www.cdm.me/english/photo-verdict-on-kosljun-lazar-radjenovic-six-years-in-prison-aleksandar-ticic-released
[79] “Pavićević ponovo uhapšen, Krković nije svjedok saradnik” [Pavićević was arrested again, Krković not witness collaborator], Dan, 26 September 2015, http://www.dan.co.me/?nivo=3&rubrika=Vijest%20dana&datum=2015-09-26&clanak=511822
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[81] “Izvještaj o reviziji završnog računa Opštine Cetinje za 2013” [Audit Report on Annual Financial Statements of the Municipality of Cetinje for 2013], Montenegro State Audit Institution, 29 October 2014, http://www.dri.co.me/1/doc/Izvjestaj%20o%20reviziji%20Zavrsnog%20racuna%20budzeta%20Prijestonice%20Cetinje%20za%202013.%20godinu.pdf
[82] Vladimir Otašević, “Prijava protiv gradonačelnika CT: Tužilac naložio saslušanja” [Charges against the Cetinje mayor: the prosecutor ordered a hearing], Vijesti Online, 1 June 2015, http://www.vijesti.me/vijesti/prijava-protiv-gradonacelnika-ct-tuzilac-nalozio-saslusanja-836262
[83] “Dug po osnovu koncesija 19 miliona” [Debt on the basis of concessions 19 million], Crna Gora, 1 June 2015, http://crna.gora.me/vijesti/ekonomija/dug-po-osnovu-koncesija-19-miliona/
[84] See Commission for Concessions website, http://www.komisijazakoncesije.me/cg/
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