Prime Minister Montenegro used a strategy based on promises regarding pensions and income tax to divert attention from the censorship motion that was being discussed in parliament. The debate focused on the government's ability to avoid an unfavorable vote through announcements of popular measures.
The censorship motion presented by the opposition questioned the government's continuity, but Montenegro is believed to have managed to gather the necessary votes to defeat it. The tactic of anticipating announcements of tax benefits is believed to have been decisive in securing parliamentary support.
This is not, however, a new strategy. The article notes that the so-called "September bonus" is a resource that has been repeatedly used by the government, consisting of the anticipation of income support measures before politically sensitive moments.
The article raises the question of how long this tactic will continue to be effective. Repeating the same kind of maneuver may lose impact among MPs and public opinion, especially if the announced measures are not actually implemented.
