Montenegro’s economy requires an urgent meeting with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić to quickly agree on and implement measures to address the negative trends in the business environment, as decided during the session of the Managing Board of the Chamber of Commerce (PKCG).
During the meeting, it was noted that the boycott of retail chains benefits neither consumers, who rightfully demand a better standard of living, nor the overall Montenegrin economy, which is the driving force behind social development. A strong economy means a larger budget for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and improved quality of life for citizens.
“Therefore, an urgent meeting with the Prime Minister is necessary to quickly agree on and take measures to address the negative trends in the business environment and create conditions for the preservation and development of the economy,” it was stated during the session.
The expanded session of the Managing Board also noted that Montenegro’s economy must not be stigmatized or discriminated against.
“A relevant analysis conducted by a team of professors from the Faculty of Economics showed that trade is not a generator of inflation, and its causes need further examination. The unjust boycott and targeting of specific retail chains harms not only them but also everyone in the supply chain – domestic producers, distributors, importers, employees, and ultimately the state,” PKCG officials warned.
The Managing Board also stated that the boycott is unreasonable and directly impacts the economy, which, they claim, is not responsible for the challenges that are being attempted to be solved in this way.
“Therefore, it is essential that, as soon as possible, the Prime Minister, ministers, and representatives of the Montenegrin economy meet together to define relevant models and mechanisms for overcoming the situation that negatively affects the business environment and may further impact our economy, slowing its growth,” the statement concludes.
