The main topic of the articles concerns Montenegro’s green transition and its commitment to European integration and decarbonization of the energy sector. The CEO of Elektroprivreda Crne Gore, Ivan Bulatović, emphasizes the importance of a gradual and thoughtful process supported by EU mechanisms, especially in the context of challenges such as CBAM and ETS. Energy policy is no longer seen as a technical issue but as a key state matter affecting the country’s competitiveness and sovereignty. The need for additional investments in the distribution system and removing barriers for connecting new renewable energy producers is also highlighted as crucial for accelerating the energy transition. Regional cooperation and international support are considered essential for a successful shift to clean energy sources.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning reports emphasize the importance of environmental sustainability, the urgent need for decarbonization, and the social justice aspects of a fair transition to renewable energy. They highlight the challenges posed by mechanisms like CBAM and stress the need for strong international cooperation and support to ensure that the transition does not disproportionately affect workers and vulnerable communities.
Center: Center-leaning articles focus on the pragmatic aspects of Montenegro’s energy transition, balancing economic competitiveness with environmental goals. They stress the importance of gradual, well-planned processes supported by EU mechanisms, the need for investments in infrastructure, and the role of energy policy as a strategic state issue. The emphasis is on ensuring energy security and market integration while meeting EU standards.
Right: Right-leaning perspectives highlight the economic and sovereignty implications of the energy transition. They emphasize the challenges that new regulations like CBAM pose to traditional energy sectors, such as coal, and the importance of maintaining energy independence. There is a focus on cautious, step-by-step transition to avoid economic disruption and on the need for regulatory clarity and support for domestic energy producers.
