The Parliament of Montenegro will be in almost permanent session until the end of the year in order to complete the remaining obligations on the path to the European Union (EU) without delay, said Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić in a conversation with a delegation of the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee (AFET) led by Chairman David McAllister.
The Parliament's statement states that Mandić assessed that Montenegro has a real opportunity to become a success story of enlargement policy and a stimulus for the region.
He emphasized that Montenegro shares the vision of becoming the 28th member of the EU by 2028, and that the goal is to complete negotiations by the end of 2026.
"In this convocation of the Parliament, almost 400 laws have been adopted, of which nearly 170 are aligned with European legislation, and the Parliament will be in almost constant session until the end of the year so that the remaining obligations can be completed without delay," said Mandić.
He emphasized that behind the accelerated adoption of laws is a detailed process of their harmonization with European legislation and consideration at sessions of parliamentary working bodies, which ensures the transparency and inclusiveness of the legislative process.
Mandić announced that the European Parliamentary Center will be opened in June, with the aim of further strengthening cooperation with the European Parliament, and recalled that a representative of the Parliament in Brussels has been appointed to improve direct communication with European institutions.
He said that the Parliament is the driving force and main engine of Montenegro's European path, that it will be in continuous engagement until the end of the year and thus demonstrate that it fully supports the country's membership in the EU.
"As the biggest challenge, I would single out the fight against organized crime and the need to further strengthen the independence and accountability of the judiciary. Chapters 23 and 24 are a key test of progress and a prerequisite for a quality and safe life for citizens," said Mandić.
The Parliament said that the Members of the European Parliament welcomed Montenegro's progress on its European path, emphasizing that progress is visible, but that the final stages of negotiations are the most demanding.
They praised the Assembly's commitment, assessing that the constant work of the parliament and the announcement of constant sessions until the work is completed - a strong signal of political will to accelerate reforms.
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