Reframing the news title: "Immigration Policy Overhaul: Focus on Regulation and Humanity?"
In the realm of global immigration policies, Montenegro is making strides to align its Law on Foreigners with European Union (EU) standards. The proposed reforms, aimed at tightening employment and property investment requirements for foreigners, are designed to boost local employment, prevent the abuse of residency permits, and harmonise the immigration policy with broader EU norms [1][3].
The changes propose that foreign-owned companies must employ at least three full-time workers, including one Montenegrin citizen, and foreign investors seeking residence permits through real estate must meet new minimum property value thresholds. In less-developed areas, the minimum property value is set at €250,000, while in coastal cities, it rises to €450,000 [1].
These reforms are part of a broader strategy focusing on sustainable growth, local integration of foreign businesses, and protection of the domestic real estate market. As the draft law has passed public hearings but is still pending parliamentary approval, observers are encouraged to follow official announcements closely, as parliamentary debates and votes are awaited to finalise the reforms [1][3].
For those interested in staying updated on this and other national and international topics, SIC Notícias offers a weekly debate. The debate airs on Mondays, hosted by Catarina Martins and Cecília Meireles, and on Wednesdays, hosted by Miguel Morgado and Miguel Prata Roque [2]. The discussions can be listened to on the SIC Notícias website, and past episodes can be found on the channel [2].
[1] Montenegro's next move regarding immigration policy, as discussed recently, is focused on reforming its Law on Foreigners to better align with EU standards by tightening employment and property investment requirements for foreigners. The government proposes that foreign-owned companies must employ at least three full-time workers, including one Montenegrin citizen, and foreign investors seeking residence permits through real estate must meet new minimum property value thresholds (€250,000 in less-developed areas and €450,000 in coastal cities). These changes aim to boost local employment, prevent abuse of residency permits through low-value properties, and harmonize immigration policy with broader EU norms. The draft law has passed public hearings but is still pending parliamentary approval, meaning final details could change.
[2] The debate on national and international topics is held on SIC Notícias. Catarina Martins and Cecília Meireles host the debate on Mondays, while Miguel Morgado and Miguel Prata Roque host the debate on Wednesdays. The debate can be listened to on the SIC Notícias website, and other episodes of the debate can be found on the channel.
[3] The debate may be available for replay on the SIC Notícias website. Observers should follow official announcements closely, as parliamentary debates and votes are awaited to finalize the reforms.
Read also:
- Politicians from both Republican and Democratic parties are urging President Trump to maintain the security agreement with Australia and the United Kingdom.
- Trump's proposed congressional district map in Texas faces continuing obstacles, with Governor Gavin Newsom imploring President Trump to relinquish his plans
- Critique on Gender Issues: Deniz Yücel draws a parallel between Minister of Culture and former East Germany's chief ideologist Kurt Hager
- Chinese Ambassador issues stern message to India regarding Trump's tariffs in midst of escalating trade feuds
