The main topic of the article is the RTCG Council meeting where there was no discussion on the proposed collective agreement due to the lack of a final agreement between the union and management. The financial report for the previous year was adopted, showing revenues exceeding expenses, with a profit of over one million euros. Council members expressed concerns about the lack of transparency in expenses and abuses in payroll accounting, as well as excess staff. The importance of digitizing archives and challenges in managing the public service were also mentioned. Another related article presents criticism from NGOs and the European Commission regarding RTCG leadership, stating that the public service is compromised and poses an obstacle to Montenegro’s European path, with calls for urgent changes in management and appointments to the RTCG Council.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the need for transparency, workers’ rights, and criticize management for lack of agreement with the union and possible abuses in payroll. They highlight the importance of protecting public service integrity and call for reforms to ensure RTCG serves the public interest rather than political interests.
Center: Center-leaning sources focus on the factual reporting of the financial results and the procedural aspects of the collective agreement negotiations. They present balanced views on the challenges faced by RTCG, including management issues and the need for modernization such as digitalization, without strong political bias.
Right: Right-leaning sources stress the importance of efficient management and accountability, highlighting the financial surplus and the need to address abuses and inefficiencies within RTCG. They may also emphasize the role of RTCG in supporting national interests and criticize political interference or mismanagement that hinders RTCG’s function.
