The Parliament of Montenegro has announced a tender to purchase five new official limousine-type vehicles, with specifications including an automatic transmission, an engine power of at least 90 kW, and additional equipment such as LED lights, parking sensors, and a rear camera. The total value of the purchase, including VAT, is approximately 130,166 euros. This purchase follows previous renewals of the parliamentary vehicle fleet in recent years, including the acquisition of dozens of new vehicles, among them an electric car. Currently, the parliamentary fleet consists of 37 vehicles of varying ages. Questions have been raised about the justification for the new purchase given the number and condition of existing vehicles, but the Parliament has not yet responded to these inquiries.
Political Perspectives:
Left: Left-leaning reports tend to emphasize the potential wastefulness and lack of transparency in the Parliament’s repeated purchases of new official vehicles, questioning the necessity given the existing fleet size and condition. They highlight concerns about public funds being used inefficiently and call for greater accountability.
Center: Center-leaning coverage focuses on the factual details of the tender and the specifications of the vehicles being purchased. It reports on the history of the Parliament’s vehicle acquisitions and notes the questions raised about the need for new vehicles without taking a strong stance on the issue.
Right: Right-leaning narratives often justify the purchase as necessary for the proper functioning of parliamentary duties, emphasizing the need for reliable and modern vehicles for officials. They may downplay criticisms and stress that the procurement follows legal procedures and serves institutional needs.
