Montenegro is preparing to tighten controls over foreign employment as businesses in tourism, hospitality and construction increasingly rely on workers from abroad. The proposed permit reform…
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Montenegro is experiencing labour shortages alongside unemployment, with employers facing recruitment difficulties in sectors including tourism, construction, retail and hospitality. In the fourth quarter of 2025,…
Montenegro’s average monthly net salary rose to €1,036 in June 2026, increasing 0.3% from May and 2.6% compared with June 2025, according to Monstat. The highest…
The Montenegrin Employers Federation (UPCG) has called for consultation with businesses over planned changes to the employment of foreign nationals, warning that new approval requirements could…
Montenegro’s registered unemployment rate fell to 7.62 per cent in June, reaching the lowest level since the Employment Office began recording the series. The decline follows…
Montenegro adopted a 2026–2028 action plan on 13 July 2026 aimed at improving administrative capacity, labour and social legislation enforcement, social dialogue and preparations for managing…
Recent employment data from the Statistical Office of Montenegro (MONSTAT) indicates a notable increase in total employment, rising by 5.0% during the first five months of…
In Montenegro, the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) sector is a crucial component of the economy, significantly influencing employment and regional economic activity. However, as the…
Montenegro’s Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Dialogue, Naida Nišić, highlighted the importance of Slovenia’s expertise and support in modernizing Montenegro’s employment policies and aligning them…
According to data from Monstat, Montenegro had 319.1 thousand active residents in the past year, with 282.6 thousand, or 88.6%, being employed. Out of the total…

