The head of the Europe Now Movement (PES) parliamentary group, Vasilije Čarapić, said that the European Commission's report shows that Montenegro is the most advanced country on the path to the European Union, and that this is "proof that the PES is fulfilling what it promised to citizens in the elections - that it will bring the country into the EU."
He said at a press conference that the rule of law has made great progress in just one year.
He pointed out that some EC recommendations could be completed by the end of the year, such as filling the Prosecutorial and Judicial Councils...
Čarapic said that the delays in proceedings, such as the trial of Vesna Medenica, are spoiling the EU agenda.
He said that while the PES leads the integration process, it will complete the work of closing all negotiation chapters by 2026.
"We will do what we can to ensure political stability. Independent institutions have a responsibility to ensure a certain standard because of which we will not stop our path. PES does not influence the work of the media, there is no political pressure there," said Čarapić.
He adds that it is important for institutions to be "solidified from within."
Vice-Chairman of the Committee for European Integration Jovan Subotić (PES) said that the report is a small victory.
He pointed out that the closure of all chapters is also expected by European partners. He said that the figures show that they have been rated 3,51 in terms of progress - the highest rating so far.
"I am confident that Montenegro will sign the agreement in 2027 and become a member in 2028."
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