Montenegro Faces State Blockade and Delays in Appointing ASK Director

Montenegro continues to face a state blockade and institutional chaos, with the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (ASK) Council again failing to appoint a director, despite warnings from the European Commission since November 2025.

12 Mar, 15:14 — 12 Mar, 17:14

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What sources agree on

Montenegro has failed to appoint a new director for the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (ASK)
The European Commission has repeatedly warned Montenegro about the urgency of this appointment since November 2025

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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The European Commission has been warning Montenegro about the urgent need to appoint an ASK director since November 2025

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The appointment of the ASK director was not made at today's ASK Council session

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Montenegro is in a state of blockade from ASK to the Constitutional Court

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There is only one candidate for key state positions in Montenegro

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The broader issue of having only one candidate for key state positions and the potential for no candidates in the future

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Why this matters

The failure to appoint a director for the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (ASK) is a significant obstacle to Montenegro's European integration process, as combating corruption is a key requirement for EU membership. This delay, coupled with broader institutional blockades, undermines the rule of law and good governance, potentially isolating Montenegro while neighboring countries advance.

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vijesti-me1d ago

Vučelić o neimenovanju direktora ASK: Dodatno usporavanje na...

"Evropska komisija nas od novembra 2025. upozorava da moramo hitno imenovati direktora/cu Agencije za sprječavanje korupcije u punom mandatu. Danas to ponovo nije učinjeno na sjednici Savjeta ASK-a", poručila je Vučelić

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cdm-me1d ago

Od ASK-a do Ustavnog suda država u blokadi, dok Albanija preuzima evropski tempo

Došli smo u situaciju da na konkursima za ključne državne funkcije imamo po jednog kandidata, saopštili su iz Stranke evropskog progresa (SEP). Kako navode, sljedeći scenario je da se više niko neće javljati, jer institucionalni haos, partijska prepucavanja i nadgoranjavanja nastavljaju da guše državu. “Blokada vlada svuda: od Agencije za sprečavanje korupcije, preko Centralne izborne […]

By Milena Pejanović

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First report: cdm-me · 12 Mar, 15:14|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2h|Window: 2h

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cdm-me12 Mar, 15:14First to report

Od ASK-a do Ustavnog suda država u blokadi, dok Albanija preuzima evropski tempo

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vijesti-me12 Mar, 17:14Latest update

Vučelić o neimenovanju direktora ASK: Dodatno usporavanje na...

Story evolution

The narrative shifted from a specific failure to appoint an ASK director to a broader concern about a general state blockade and institutional dysfunction in Montenegro.

Initial WarningsNovember 2025 onwards

The European Commission began warning Montenegro about the urgent need for an ASK director appointment in November 2025.

Continued DelaysMarch 12, 2026

The appointment was again not made at the ASK Council session, indicating persistent institutional issues.

Broader Blockade ConcernsMarch 12, 2026

Concerns emerged about a wider state blockade affecting various institutions and a lack of candidates for key roles.

Key entities

Agencija za sprječavanje korupcije (ASK)Montenegro's Agency for Prevention of Corruption, awaiting a director European CommissionInternational body urging Montenegro to appoint an ASK director Stranka evropskog progresa (SEP)Political party commenting on the lack of candidates for state functions

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Montenegro Faces State Blockade and Delays in Appointing ASK Director

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Vučelić o neimenovanju direktora ASK: Dodatno usporavanje na...

Od ASK-a do Ustavnog suda država u blokadi, dok Albanija preuzima evropski tempo

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Od ASK-a do Ustavnog suda država u blokadi, dok Albanija preuzima evropski tempo

Vučelić o neimenovanju direktora ASK: Dodatno usporavanje na...

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