The Administrative Court of Montenegro has ruled to annul the illegal registration of the state of Montenegro as the owner of the property of Solana Bajo Sekulić in Ulcinj. The bankruptcy administration of Solana filed a lawsuit after the cadastre registered the state as the owner based on a government decision, although Eurofond, the majority owner, did not pay the market compensation for the shares. The court found that the right to transform ownership rights can only be exercised by the holder of the right to manage or use the land, and that the state did not have the right to automatic registration of ownership without paying market compensation. This ruling returns the property of Solana to Eurofond and emphasizes the importance of respecting legal procedures in privatization and transformation of ownership rights.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning sources emphasize the importance of legal procedures and property rights, highlighting the court’s role in protecting the rights of the majority owner Eurofond against state overreach. They may also critique the government’s initial decision to register the state as owner without proper compensation, framing it as a misuse of power.
Center: Center-leaning sources report the facts of the court decision objectively, focusing on the legal aspects of the case and the implications for property rights and privatization processes in Montenegro. They highlight the court’s interpretation of the law and the procedural correctness without strong political bias.
Right: Right-leaning sources may emphasize the protection of private property and criticize the state for attempting to unlawfully seize assets. They might frame the ruling as a victory for private enterprise and the rule of law, possibly criticizing the government or previous administrations for mismanagement or interference in privatization.
