Socialist People's Party (SNP) MP Bogdan Božović asked the Prime Minister how the Government plans to further valorize the result related to fulfilling all 15 final benchmarks in five negotiation chapters in talks with member states, with the aim of making the December Intergovernmental Conference as successful as possible for Montenegro.
Spajić responded that we should wait for December and formal confirmation, and that it is necessary for the 27 member states to "raise their hands and confirm that the chapters are closed," so that there should be no prejudice.
"I urge parliament to approach this as seriously as possible," he said, adding that there will be many sessions in 2026.
Božović said that "there is justified optimism" and that he "believes that Montenegro will be the next EU member."
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Nenezić pointed out that the owner of the plots on which these facilities are located is the company "Sveti Benedikt", which is marked B+ (very risky), and that it does not have a bank account, does not have payment transactions, and that the only thing it has is a founding deposit of 5.000 euros.
"How can a company buy 1.000 square meters of land without having any money in the account? All of this would be less interesting if the founder were not a foreign citizen - a former candidate for a member of the Austrian parliament, a certain Darinka Hrnjez. Born in Vienna, studied in Austria and Canada... Someone who lived in Austria and Canada comes to live in Gornje Krivošije where there is no water and where she has no roots," he said.
Spajić responded that he believes that the competent institutions will take over their work, and that he happily received Nenezić's commitment to investigating companies founded by foreigners.
The SD MP said that it was "clear that he knows nothing about this", and that he had been incorrectly informed about "Turkish citizens".
"In our country, every fourth citizen is a foreign national. The state brought in the security sector so that we don't know who is walking around, who is founding companies, who is buying real estate and with what money," he said.
Deputy Prime Minister Aleksa Bečić said that he "never gave incorrect information to Spajić" and that "state bodies are working diligently and dedicatedly."
He added that they have "intensive activities", and that there have been over "15.000 prosecutions under the Aliens Act".
Nenezić pointed out that "the Prime Minister should have announced that."
"Nothing was said off the record. Talk to the locals of Gornje Krivoši, check the database of who entered the country near this location," he said.
Social Democratic Party (SD) MP Branislav Nenezić asked whether illegal construction has been stopped in Montenegro since the adoption of the Law on Legalization.
"I call on the ministers to stop in the village of Dragalj. Hundreds of illegal structures have been built in that village," he said.
He added that they were built by foreign nationals.
He also showed photographs of the buildings, but also said that "a church was built in the Russian style, the dedication of which was attended by the ambassador of the Russian Federation."
"Who lives in these buildings? Who installed the street lighting? How were these buildings connected to the energy infrastructure? And do these buildings, due to the terrain they are located, resemble military recruitment camps? With today's police action, we can be proud and emphasize that we have Montenegrin citizens who fought on the battlefields in Europe," he said, adding that the buildings in Dragalje are "deep in the forest, far from populated areas," and that "faces in robes were moving near them."
Spajić said that the Minister of Spatial Planning and Urbanism will be in parliament next week and will answer questions.
"I would like to join in congratulating the ANB and the UP," he said.
A break was given because the Prime Minister left the room.
FORCA MP Ilir Čapun, who is part of the Albanian Alliance coalition, said that "there may be people who have reservations about that project," and asked "do they deserve to be developed if they strive for connections with their home country?"
Spajić congratulated the citizens of Albania on tomorrow's Independence Day, adding that "this concerns the citizens of Albania, not Montenegro."
"We've only been here for two years, and we haven't had a single conceptual solution. Not a single conceptual design for a highway or expressway. So, if you wanted to attribute failure in infrastructure development to anyone, it's not us," he said.
Capuni added that "tomorrow's holiday is the day of all Albanians."
FORCA MP Ilir Čapuni, who represents the Albanian Alliance coalition, took the opportunity to wish all Americans, as well as Montenegrin citizens in the USA, a Happy Thanksgiving.
He asked the Prime Minister what the plan was for implementing the interstate project to build a bridge on the Bojana River.
Spajić joined in the congratulations. He added that he had met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, and that they wanted to build the best relations with all countries in the region.
"We want the entire region to be in the EU. I think we are the only country in Europe that has a national interest in seeing all of its neighbors in the EU. We do not have an ethnic majority. That should not burden us, but rather be our asset," he said.
He pointed out that he was glad "that he is advocating for an agreement with Albania", but that Montenegro also has one with other countries.
"This project with Albania is a good project, but it is the least we can do," he said.
The head of the Bosniak Party (BS) parliamentary club, Amer Smailović, asked Spajić how much of the capital's budget is planned for the development of northern municipalities in the coming year, with a special emphasis on Bijelo Polje.
"As an MP coming from Bijelo Polje, I am very interested in that municipality," he pointed out.
Spajić announced that "both he and Smailović come from the north."
"We do not forget any part of our country. Every municipality is equally dear to us and we want to develop it to the maximum level," he said.
He added that "almost half of the capital budget" will be spent on projects in the north.
"A tender for the reconstruction of the Bijelo Polje General Hospital was announced today," he said.
Smailović pointed out that "time is running out" and the existence of some citizens is being threatened.
The head of the Civic Movement (GP) URA parliamentary group, Miloš Konatar, asked Spajić whether he would support the party's proposal for financial compensation for former workers of all bankrupt state-owned enterprises.
"I remember September 16, 2024, when you said on the X network that the state was ready to right all the injustices committed in 30 years. A year has passed since then," he said.
Konatar said that part of it was also done during the 41st Government, when Spajić was a minister.
"Current governments must correct the mistakes of previous ones, regardless of whether we or you are to blame. It is not our younger generations who are to blame, but those are the obligations of the state," he said.
Konatar said that they "must not leave any former employees behind" because "workers in the metal processing, mining, forestry and wood processing industries have been paid off," and that the remaining workers are "the textile, construction industries, but also former workers in tourism, trade...".
Spajić said that this was a "very important topic" and reminded of the cooperation with the parliamentary groups GP URA, ZBCG, SNP...
"I would like to work together with more parties and for all of us who care about social policy - to do something about it, of course it is not easy to return people to the state when they were 20, 30 years old, but to at least compensate them... The state has provided millions of euros for former workers of KAP, Košuta, Radoje Dakić, in the metallurgical and mining sector... We brought all the solutions during the 44th Government. The only technical issue that I would raise is the standard by which it is raised. I think we should implement it in the best possible way," he stressed.
Konatar pointed out that the workers of "Radoje Dakić" were paid from the sale of the company's assets.
"It was not a fiscal burden on the government, but the assets of 'Radoje Dakić' were sold. You mentioned the workers of 'Košuta' and 'Prva petoljetka'. These are back wages. I am talking here about the payment of severance pay for job loss due to the bankruptcy of state-owned companies," he said.
The head of the Democratic Party parliamentary group, Boris Bogdanović, asked Spajić what key differences in the behavior of state institutions, political structures, and public office holders best demonstrate that today's government does not share the patterns that marked previous decades of state governance.
"Did any party in this government intercept officials from any other party like those who smashed cars in Cetinje and put guns to the head of today's Minister of the Interior Danilo Šaranović? Did you have executioners like them?... You know what they said back then, that we did it to ourselves. That we didn't turn every election into a beating scenario," he asked, showing a photo of the bloody head of Democrat activist Lazar Prelević during the 2018 elections.
He also recalled the case of the beating of Milorad Mio Martinović, but also the attack on Krsto Radović and Democrats activists in Nikšić.
Spajić said that "there is a big difference between the current government and the one that ruled for three decades."
"We now have much freer institutions that are not perfect and will not be perfect overnight. Are there individuals who are not up to the positions they were given? Of course there are, but we have had two reconstructions and a purge of the security services. Montenegro must get rid of the ballast. Despite the fact that many are drawing a parallel that does not exist. It is not us who are saying that, but international institutions," he said.
As he added, Europol had problems sharing information with institutions in Montenegro.
"For the first time, we have perfect cooperation between our and EU institutions," he pointed out.
Bogdanović said that "they are not the same and cannot be."
"Is there anyone among us who received a bank as a gift? Is there any country that has a private bank with state money? Is there any member of the Government after August 30th who received an apartment as a gift? They donated 171 apartments, so it was not enough, so they distributed 719 housing loans for the expansion and renovation of apartments, so the mayor of Podgorica donated 519 apartments," he said.
Bogdanović asked "does anyone have a sister who concluded contracts with companies from the British Virgin Islands that had Russian capital in them?"
"Do you have a recording of you taking 97.000 euros? Don't let them lie to you when they tell you we're the same," he pointed out.
Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) MP Ivan Vuković said that his question also concerns collectors.
"Citizens of Montenegro and Zeta should know that this is one of the largest infrastructure projects, that it protects the lower reaches of the Morača River, the Boljesestra water source, etc. I would like to remind you that during four and a half years in power, we have implemented two of the four phases - the construction of sewage networks in parts of the city where there is none and the construction of a bridge. The construction of the sewer system has been slowed down due to opposition from the citizens of Botun," he said.
He called on government members to announce the agreement, adding that he was "proud of it."
Vuković pointed out that yesterday the Podgorica committee announced that "behind the hunt for Mujović lies the continuation of illegal gravel theft activities."
Spajić said that, as far as Cetinje is concerned, nothing has been done in the three years of DPS rule.
"We want Cetinje to be the pride of Montenegro. We are putting a lot of effort into Cetinje, as well as all cities. Any institution that wishes to move part of its operations to Cetinje will have the full support of the Government," he said.
Responding to a question about the collector, the Prime Minister asked the DPS MPs "why nothing has been done regarding the issue of the red mud basin."
Vuković said that the Law on the Capital was adopted predominantly thanks to the advocacy of the DPS.
"It is up to you to take advantage of the opportunities created by our government," he emphasized.
He added that they were at Kruševo Ždrijelo and called for the demands of citizens blocking the road to be resolved.
Vuković pointed out that the last DPS government invested more than 20 million in projects in Zeta.
"I wish you all the best with this project," he said.
Speaking about the incinerator, Vuković gave the example of the incinerator in Copenhagen, which was built "according to all ecological standards."
Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) MP Oskar Huter repeated the question to Spajić - "has he taken any initiative since he became head of the government to move the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Historical Institute and the Constitutional Court to Cetinje?".
"You do not know or do not respect the Law on the Royal Capital. I am requesting a written response. You said that you acted proactively towards Cetinje. The city was blocked for ten months for two hours at a time, and you did not turn around," Huter pointed out.
Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić told Hutter that his parliamentary group had not asked that question.
The head of the Europe Now Movement (PES) parliamentary group, Vasilije Čarapić, pointed out that "it is not appropriate to ask questions to the prime minister through the procedure," and that they as a party do not ask questions.
"From the party whose officials were arrested for immorality, they are moralizing us," Čarapić pointed out, adding that some are putting them in the same basket as the previous government.
MP and leader of the Democratic People's Party (DNP), Milan Knežević, called on the prosecution to question him first, but also to hear others.
"Why does someone say that we can't see the project? No one has seen the project yet... I don't want to believe that everything is as it should be because KAP has destroyed us for 40 years. I'm not complaining about the chairs and positions. No one put you in the same basket, but I think that those who are hiding the contract have some lucrative interests. I'm not the kind of person to send others to the prosecutor before me. We filed a report against Mr. Gazdić. If Mujović says that the penalty will be 100 million, and the director 48 million, then where is the 52 million difference?", said Knežević. Minister of Sports and Youth Dragoslav Šćekić asked to speak, but was denied.
Spajić said that his office is open to all citizens.
MP and leader of the Democratic People's Party (DNP) Milan Knežević said that his party was constructive both in the Government and in parliament.
"I am not your envoy, nor did you appoint me, nor would I agree to it. You are the prime minister, you should make decisions and face the consequences. I am an MP. The first time a police car comes to beat and arrest people in Botun, I will initiate proceedings at the party presidency to leave power. If it does not pass, I will leave the party and go to Zeta to defend Botun with the citizens," said Knežević.
MP and leader of the Democratic People's Party (DNP), Milan Knežević, said that Prime Minister Milojko Spajić is trying to change theses.
"No one asked the residents of Botun if they wanted a collector in their local community," he said.
As he added, first the Capital City bought the equipment, found subcontractors and now they are saying that "it has to be built in another municipality."
"Podgorica is so big that it can build another one next to the existing one. But tycoon buildings are planned there, so it must be in Zeta and Zeta must not be connected to it... Your government also voted to leave hazardous waste within the premises of the Podgorica Aluminum Plant (KAP)," he said.
He added that he cannot know the details "because there are too many telephone sessions."
"I calculated everything correctly, Mr. Spajić. You want to tell me that the organization headed by Mr. (Milan) Gazdić is respectable, but the man is a logger," he pointed out.
Knežević said that Spajić "was obliged under the Aarhus Convention to talk to the citizens of Zeta."
"A contract with Turkish companies cannot be stronger than the law, even if I have been in the government a hundred times," he said.
He asked an additional question to "say when Spajić will meet with the citizens of Zeta."
Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić told Knežević that, when he receives the contract, he should forward it to the Assembly so that all MPs can receive it.
Spajić replied that it was difficult to answer, but that he would send a letter and that a date would be found.
"You are part of the executive branch. I would like you to continue to be. You decide whether you want to continue to be in it and to be constructive. We considered that you were part of us on the ground, that you were talking to the citizens," the Prime Minister said.
Spajić said that the Government has "the most proactive stance towards Cetinje", and that "the stadium and other projects will be completed soon".
"As for the Constitutional Court, we cannot control it, it is independent. It is a completely independent institution, and it will have full support if they wish to move some of their capacities to Cetinje," he said.
Responding to a question from MP and President of the Democratic People's Party (DNP) Milan Knežević, Spajić said that he lived next to a "water purifier" in Tokyo for four years, and that he later accidentally found out what it was used for, so the DNP leader's allegory "does not hold up."
"I agree with the second part of the question that Zeta was left with a pool of blackened sludge," he said.
Spajić said that the operation of the Thermal Power Plant was stopped this year due to ecological reconstruction, but that it will help.
"Citizens have suffered because of the red mud and we will not allow it anymore. This government has put a project in the budget that will rebuild that region," he pointed out.
Knežević responded that "it's clear that he spent time next to the collector", and that "that facility does not have an incinerator".
He showed a water filter from his village.
"They are not allowing the Zeta Municipality to see this project, what kind of equipment it is, what was purchased. Why are you hiding the project and the contract? Do you know that these Turkish companies do not have a license to operate in 2025? Do you know that this German company that is supposed to carry out supervision is not registered in the Central Register of Business Entities? Do you know that Mujović is saying that the penalty will be 100 million, and the director of Vodovod Nišavić that it will be 48 million? Do you know that in the last 20 years, 117 people have died from oncological diseases? Do you know how many children with autism live in Gornja Zeta?... I have been holding back and sticking to this Barometer 26 until now. You have called me out on many occasions not to block the path to the EU... I am not afraid of uncles, aunts, grandmothers, frogs. I was not afraid of Đukanović either. The fact that you presented me as blocking the path to the EU - look at how the votes for EU laws were. Only our coalition showed that it was saving the EU's face when the votes for the Constitutional Court were held," Knežević pointed out.
He added that "1.200.000 euros have been allocated for consulting services". "I invite you to have a conversation with the citizens of Zeta. It doesn't have to be in Botun, it can be in your office. If you can't, then move all of us Zeta residents to Africa, and in return import camels and zebras and build a zoo because that's how you treat us," he pointed out.
"There is corruption and theft here for the SDT to work 24 hours a day. I repeat - someone took the money, and it wasn't me and Mr. Asanović," added Knežević.
Democratic People's Party (DNP) MP Milan Knežević is interested in whether Spajić is ready to talk to the citizens of Botun on the topic of building a wastewater treatment plant.
Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) MP Oskar Huter asked the Prime Minister what had been done to move the headquarters of the Constitutional Court and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Cetinje.
Social Democrat (SD) MP Boris Mugoša spoke out procedurally, pointing out that a session of the Children's Parliament was recently held, and that only one member of the Government was present that day, and today, the 22nd.
"That day, children come to ask questions and expect to get an answer. Five of your ministers expected that they would not be present. And then the children asked questions, but they did not get an answer," he said, adding that a certain number of questions were addressed to Prime Minister Spajić, who "did not send anyone."
Mugoša called on the Prime Minister to "apologize to those children" and ensure that this does not happen next year.
Spajić said that children are welcome in the Government, and that he accepts the suggestion.
Prime time was scheduled for 12 noon but started about half an hour late.
Prime Minister Milojko Spajić will answer questions from MPs today, at a special session of the Parliament dedicated to the Prime Minister's Hour.
Democratic MP Boris Bogdanović will ask Spajić to clearly and precisely state which key differences in the behavior of state institutions, political structures, and public office holders best demonstrate that today's government does not share the patterns that marked previous decades of state governance.
"Is there a single case during your mandate that could be interpreted as the use of security services against political opponents and, if not, how do you explain the continuous attempts to impose such an image?" Bogdanović's question states.
Democratic People's Party MP Milan Knežević is interested in whether Spajić is ready to talk to the citizens of Botun on the topic of building a wastewater treatment plant.
MP from the Democratic Party of Socialists, Ivan Vuković, is interested in whether the Government will persist in its intention to, in cooperation with the Capital and with the support of European partners, implement the project to build a wastewater treatment plant in Podgorica.
The Prime Minister was also asked a question by Socialist People's Party MP Bogdan Božović, who is interested in how the Government plans to further evaluate the result related to fulfilling all 15 final benchmarks in five negotiation chapters in talks with member states, with the aim of making the December Intergovernmental Conference as successful as possible for Montenegro.
Social Democrat MP Branislav Nenezić will ask Spajić whether illegal construction has been stopped in Montenegro since the adoption of the Law on Legalization.
Representative of the Special Club of Deputies Ilir Čapuni will ask the Prime Minister what the plan is for the implementation of the interstate project to build a bridge on the Bojana River.
He recalled that Montenegro and Albania had agreed on the construction of a bridge on the Bojana River through an interstate agreement and that this document specified the steps for the implementation of the project.
A question was also sent to Spajić by Civic Movement URA MP Miloš Konatar, who is interested in whether he will support that party's proposal on financial compensation for former workers of all state-owned enterprises in bankruptcy, which will be discussed at the next session of the Parliament.
Bosniak Party MP Amer Smailović will ask Spajić how much of the capital's budget is planned for the development of northern municipalities in the next term, with a special emphasis on Bijelo Polje.
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