The Parliament of Montenegro is holding a session of the Constitutional Committee to discuss the government’s proposal to amend the Constitution. The proposed amendments include removing the Minister of Justice from the Judicial Council. Also on the agenda is the confirmation of the termination of the mandate of Constitutional Court judge Budimir Šćepanović, who has reached retirement age, leaving the Constitutional Court with only four judges. The session is scheduled for 11 AM.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning outlets emphasize the importance of judicial independence and may critique the government’s proposal as a potential move to politicize the judiciary by removing the Minister of Justice from the Judicial Council. They might also highlight concerns about the reduced number of judges in the Constitutional Court and the implications for checks and balances.
Center: Centrist sources report the facts of the session and proposed amendments neutrally, focusing on the procedural aspects of the constitutional changes and the retirement of the judge. They present the information without significant editorializing, emphasizing the official government proposal and parliamentary process.
Right: Right-leaning media may frame the amendments as a positive step towards reforming the judiciary and reducing political influence by removing the Minister of Justice from the Judicial Council. They might also stress the government’s initiative to modernize the constitutional framework and ensure efficient functioning of the Constitutional Court despite the retirement of a judge.
