Montenegro and European Union

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Remembering past – 1998: The New York Times reported about situation in Yugoslavia and clash between former partners Milosevic and Djukanovic (current PM of Montenegro)

January 12, 2010

By reading excerpts of this article from 1998, it is possible to make interesting conclusions about current situation in Montenegro, the role of organized crime and corruption, and absence of real democratic principles. The New York Times: Full article available here: http://www.nytimes.com/1998/11/02/world/the-next-trouble-spot-in-the-balkans-montenegro.html November 2, 1998 The Next Trouble Spot in the Balkans: Montenegro By MIKE… » read more

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In the news: Montenegro PM reflects on Montenegro’s progress towards EU & NATO. Remembering Montenegro’s Muslim deportations. Miners protest and spending nights in pits.

January 4, 2010

Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic reflected on country’s progress so far, and said that Montenegro is on the right path towards achieving its goals which were ordered since declaring independence in 2006. PM Milo Djukanovic said that he believes Montenegro will overcome the first obstacle towards the accession to NATO by the end of the… » read more

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Montenegro submits answers on European Commission questionnaire. NATO Ministers of Foreign Affairs invite Montenegro to join Membership Action Plan.

December 10, 2009

Montenegro submitted answers on EC questionnaire on December 9th 2009. Montenegrin Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic visited Brussels and gave the answers to the European Enlargement Commissioner Olli Rehn. Many other govrnment officials participated in the ceremony, including Minister of Finances Igor Luksic, Minister of Foreign Affairs Milan Rocen, Minister of European Integration Gordana Djurovic, as… » read more

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Exclusive interview for Blogactiv.EU – Montenegro: Mrs Ulrike Lunacek, Member of European Parliament

December 4, 2009

Interview about process of European integration, visa-free travel, building democratic society, human rights, future of the Balkans… Mrs Lunacek, you recently visited Montenegro. What are your first impressions and did you like the country? My first impression was the beautiful and impressive nature of Montenegro, with mountains, as well as a coast line and historical… » read more

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EU abolished visas for Montenegro, Serbia and Macedonia!

December 1, 2009

The EU Council of Interior and Justice Ministers made a decision on Monday (November 30th 2009) regarding the abolishment of visas for citizens of Montenegro, Macedonia and Serbia. The decision on elimination of the Schengen visa barrier will mean a lot to the peoples of Balkans, although visa requirements are still in place for citizens… » read more

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Conference “Justice in the Balkans: Equality for sexual minorities” held in Montenegro

October 28, 2009

A three-day conference “Justice in the Balkans: Equality for sexual minorities” was held in Podgorica. Prominent experts in this field discussed about rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender people in the region of South-Eastern Europe. This is considered one of conditions for the complete democratization in societies and necessary step in the process of… » read more

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Opposition moves towards boycott of undemocratic elections in Montenegro.

October 16, 2009

The idea of boycotting undemocratic political system in Montenegro started spreading widely among citizens and political parties. For those unfamiliar with political situation, it may seem quite amazing to hear this, since most of news about the tiny Balkan state refers to it as a “prosperous country which is fastly progressing towards EU”. (Read here… » read more

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Student protests continued in Montenegro…

October 10, 2009

We wrote recently about the first student protests in Montenegrin history. Now, the protest are continuing and student groups will gather on October 10th, in Cetinje, old royal capital of Montenegro. Students also wrote a protest note to the International organizations in Montenegro, arguing that it is “unbelievable for OSCE, Council of Europe, UNICEF, UNDP,… » read more

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Montenegro facing first student protests in its history!

October 7, 2009

Today, October 7th 2009, student groups will organize a first massive demonstration in Montenegro, ever. Unlike neighbouring Serbia and Croatia, Montenegro never experienced student protests or other forms of youth rebelism. The reason for the first student gathering in the capital of Montenegro – Podgorica, is unacceptable politization of Montenegrin education system, and influence of… » read more

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Credibility of Montenegrin regime questioned by many.

October 2, 2009

Most analysts believed that Montenegro will make good progress towards European Union, after becoming independent in 2006. This tiny country of amazing natural beauties, with only 650.000 citizens, has potential for fast development and quick accession into EU. Unfortunately, it seems that everyone is slowly realising that Montenegro is far away from any progress. The… » read more

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Montenegro and European Union

We monitor local politics in Montenegro and bring it closer to the European context. Independent views about political developments, EU integration, NATO membership.

We are opening local politics in Montenegro and bringing it closer to the European context.  Independent views about political developments, EU integration, NATO membership.


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