Europe’s political conversation about the Western Balkans has too often been dominated by anxiety: unresolved disputes, fragile governance, geopolitical tug-of-wars and periodic crises that threaten to destabilize the region. But within this familiar narrative lies a quieter, more constructive reality — Montenegro has emerged as one of the most stable, predictable and internationally aligned actors...
Montenegro’s economic debate often frames the country as a small market navigating a large and complex neighbourhood. Size is treated as a limitation, geography as an accident, and regional integration as a secondary theme behind EU accession. For investors, this framing misses the point. Montenegro’s relevance does not lie in domestic scale, but in how...
Industrial production in the Western Balkans is expanding, particularly in Serbia (automotive, machinery), North Macedonia (electronics, textiles), and Bosnia (metal fabrication). Montenegro has an opportunity to plug into these ecosystems through: 1. Port-Based Industrial Logistics Manufacturers in Serbia and Bosnia need: Montenegro’s port and transport infrastructure is the natural route. 2. Light Manufacturing & Final...
Montenegro’s geography has always been its greatest silent asset. Wedged between the EU and the Western Balkans, with coastline access to the Adriatic and a direct customs transit line into European markets, the country is now emerging as a cross-border business platform for trade, logistics, and specialized services. Despite its modest population of just over...
The President of the Chamber of Economy of Montenegro, Dr. Nina Drakić, opened the Montenegro 2025 Economic Conference in Budva under the theme “Regional Economies in Today’s Challenges”, emphasizing that the conference, held continuously since 2010, has become a key regional forum for dialogue between businesses, experts, and policymakers. Drakić highlighted that despite global challenges,...
