EU Accession Progress Report for Montenegro (2021)

by name voted on 23.06.2022

Summary

An assessment of Montenegro's progress toward EU membership, noting high public support but warning about political polarization and judicial reform needs.

9 23.06.2022

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energy

justice

economy

environment

human rights

social policy

european union

foreign national

public administration

Key points

Montenegro is the most advanced candidate in the Western Balkans, but no negotiation chapters have been closed since 2017.
Political polarization and a lack of constructive dialogue among parliamentary parties are hindering the reform process.
There is a critical need for judicial reform, including the appointment of judges to key independent institutions.
The country must step up its fight against high-level corruption and organized crime.

Vote

PPE

S&D

Renew

Verts/ALE

ID

ECR

NI

The Left

Total

Speeches

16 Speeches in total

Pro

Contra

Dominique BILDE

Dominique BILDE

ID

21. 2021 Report on Montenegro (debate)

Željana ZOVKO

PPE

1:47 min

21. 2021 Report on Montenegro (debate)

Documents (PDFs)

REPORT on the 2021 Commission Report on Montenegro 2021 Report on Montenegro

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