Today in Pljevlje, the European Tour, an initiative within which Montenegro celebrates Europe Day, ended with a diverse program highlighting cultural diversity and common European values.
The program was designed by the Municipality of Pljevlja, in cooperation with the Ministry of European Affairs of Montenegro, and with the support of the Delegation of the European Union in Montenegro within the framework of the EU4ME program.
The European Festival event was held on the 13th of July Square, and the richness of Pljevlja's culture and art was presented through the participation of the local cultural and artistic societies of Volođ and Pljevlja, the City Tambura Orchestra, the Sonris dance club, as well as children and youth with developmental disabilities - users of services JU Dnevni centa" and NVU "Ray of Hope".
The President of the Municipality, Dario Vraneš, spoke at the opening and said that any form of single-mindedness and lawlessness is turning us away from Europe.
"Today we want freedom, equality, justice and equal rights for everyone. This is a clear goal that the current local administration has set for itself - equal rights for everyone. We do not think that European values are only European funds and European money, we want spiritual and cultural values as well and economic revival, because one does not work without the other. We believe that these are the values inherited by the European Union and that we will soon find ourselves in the full sense of the family of European nations," said Vraneš.
Minister Maida Gorčević said that the European Tour is a reflection of our commitment to European values, through cultural events, sports activities and various manifestations.
"We want to bring the European idea closer to every citizen. Yesterday, at the summit of regional leaders in Kotor, we spoke at a high level about the growth plan, the new type of help and support that the European Union provides us. I mention this because I want to convince you that the process of European integration does not belong only to politicians, but to all of you who can equally contribute to Montenegro becoming the next member of the European Union. Today, when we celebrate Europe Day, we feel that our goals are much bigger than membership itself. We sincerely strive to create a society where we can live with dignity, feel safe and have equal opportunities for progress and development," said Gorčević.
The manager of the Municipality Ljiljana Đondović said that "this manifestation symbolizes our effort to highlight the cultural heritage and artistic talent of Pljevlja, through music, dance, art and gathering together, and we create a space where European values are felt and celebrated in the most beautiful way".
"This is an opportunity to show the strength of our community, and its readiness to join the larger European family," Đondović said.
Liselote Isakson, Deputy Head of the Department for Cooperation in the Delegation of the European Union, said that Montenegro is accelerating its path towards the European Union and that municipalities must become even more active and involved in the process of European integration.
"This means that they also have to engage citizens more in order to better understand what EU membership means for them and how they can benefit from the EU when the country officially becomes part of the European Union," Isakson said.
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