Citizens of Montenegro vs State Decisions: Right to Ancestral Property or War with the National Park?
Montenegro is buzzing with controversy! The informal citizens’ association “Right to Ancestral Property and Private Ownership” has raised its voice against state institutions that, they claim, violate the Constitution and restrict their rights to manage their private property within the Biogradska Gora National Park zone. Sounds like the start of a real civil war over property!
What’s going on?
Property owners in the national park are receiving daily criminal charges for building temporary structures like huts, shelters, toilets, and storage for dairy products. The state does not allow them to build even what is necessary for living and working in rural areas. Instead of compromise, the situation is escalating, and owners feel like criminals on their own land.
Attempts at negotiation?
The association has met with the Ministry of Ecology and the Environmental Protection Agency, but no results have come. They proposed solutions that would allow property use without damaging nature, but no official response has been received. Instead, they face lawsuits and demolition orders.
Radicalization of protests?
Citizens warn that if no agreement is reached, protests will become more radical. They are ready to use all legal means to protect their property, even appealing to foreign embassies and EU institutions, warning that this situation could negatively affect the opening of Chapter 27 in EU accession talks.
Discrimination or nature protection?
While the state claims to protect nature, property owners say they are discriminated against and denied basic rights. Is this a fight to preserve nature or a fight for the right to live and work? Is the state trampling on its citizens’ rights in the name of ecology?
Conclusion
The situation in Biogradska Gora is explosive. Citizens are on edge, and the state remains silent or sends charges. Will this turn into a real conflict, or will someone finally step in and solve the problem? One thing is clear — the right to ancestral property and private ownership cannot be ignored.
What do you think about this conflict? Is the state overstepping, or are the citizens right? Drop a comment and let the people’s voice be heard!
