Residents of the village Gornja Brezna in Montenegro have sent an open letter to the Minister of Spatial Planning and other government members, expressing opposition to the planned construction of an international energy hub in the center of their village. They emphasize that this project would destroy the only populated and economically active community in northern Montenegro, which develops eco-tourism and agriculture. The residents claim they were not informed about the plans and that the state ignores their interests and rights. They highlight that there are other locations for building energy facilities that would not endanger the population. This issue raises concerns about potential violations of human rights, health, and property of the local population, as well as possible breaches of the constitution and international conventions signed by Montenegro.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the human rights and environmental aspects of the opposition, highlighting the residents’ concerns about health, property rights, and the preservation of local eco-tourism and agriculture. They criticize the government for lack of transparency and for prioritizing private investors’ profits over community welfare.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the residents’ opposition and the government’s plans, presenting both sides. They focus on the need for energy infrastructure development while acknowledging the community’s concerns and the importance of sustainable development and proper consultation with local populations.
Right: Right-leaning media tend to emphasize the importance of national energy security and economic development, supporting the construction of the energy hub as a strategic project. They may downplay the residents’ opposition as local resistance to progress or as influenced by environmentalist agendas, stressing the benefits of energy independence and infrastructure modernization.
