European Commission has granted Montenegro a “candidate status” for membership in the European Union. As a candidate state, Montenegro is now eligable to begin accession talks with the EU.
Commissioner for EU Enlargement Stefan Fuele noted that accession talks will start “when the country meets the necessary political conditions set out by the Copenhagen Criteria, which relate to the rule of law and stable institutions. The European Commission said in its report that the constitutional and legal framework of the country was in line with European standards, but that there were failures in the functioning of institutions and the application of laws.” The Commission report also emphasized the major problems such as “…the politicalization of the courts and shortcomings in the functioning of institutions which apply laws….”
Key findings of the Opinion on Montenegro:
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EU readies mixed message for Montenegro (source)
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The European Commission adopted its Enlargement Package (New Europe)
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EU gives boost to Montenegro membership bid (BBC)
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Montenegro signs agreement to receive more than €28 million assistance from EU (Balkans.com)
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Montenegro’s Prime Minister Djukanovic called to appear at war crimes trial (SETimes)
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At EU’s request, Montenegro suspends its offer of citizenship for wealthy foreign businessmen (source)
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Montenegro freezes business citizenship offer (Bloomberg BusinessWeek)
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Can Montenegro shake off crime hub image? (BBC)
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Commission to give green light to Montenegro’s EU candidacy (waz.euobserver)
For detailed report: EU Press Room – Key findings of the Opinion on Montenegro
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