Žabljak celebrated Europe Day

"MEP and the Municipality of Žabljak, with the support of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Montenegro through the EU4ME project, organized a celebration of Europe Day celebrating play, team spirit and togetherness through the promotion of European values," the statement said.

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European integration is not only taking place in Podgorica or Brussels, but also in municipalities where good governance, a clean environment and quality education should reach every citizen, it was announced at an event organized in Žabljak.

As announced by the Ministry of European Affairs (MEP), the European Tour, after a successful start in Nikšić, continued in the north of Montenegro - in the heart of Durmitor.

"MEP and the Municipality of Žabljak, with the support of the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Montenegro through the EU4ME project, organized a celebration of Europe Day celebrating play, team spirit and togetherness through the promotion of European values," the statement said.

It is stated that the central celebration of the "Games without Borders" was opened by the Mayor of the Municipality of Žabljak, Radoš Žugić, who recalled that the municipality had become a full member of the organization of the network of small mountain towns "Euromontana".

"We are trying, as a responsible local government, to demonstrate by our example that European integration is possible and to use examples, not only declaratively, but also formally, to encourage our country to become a full member of the EU by 2028," said Žugić.

Deputy Ambassador of Hungary Mira Vuiti reminded that European integration is not only taking place in Podgorica or Brussels, but also in municipalities where, as she pointed out, good governance, a clean environment, quality education and real opportunities should reach every citizen.

"Your presence today confirms that European values ​​are not just ideals on paper, but a reality we live: through sport, togetherness, environmental care and local development," said Vuiti.

The statement states that Minister without Portfolio Milutin Butorović emphasized Montenegro's ever closer membership in the EU, while respecting European values ​​based on peace and solidarity as inviolable values.

"From the rule of law, security, good neighborly relations, to the highest standards in healthcare, education, and environmental protection, Montenegro wants and is obliged to ensure excellence for future generations through reforms," ​​said Butorović.

Acting Director General of the Directorate for International Cooperation and EU Funds at the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Development, Trifun Savić, emphasized that Žabljak is a place of special significance, not only because of its natural beauty, but also because of its potential to become an example of sustainable development and environmental protection.

"Today's "Games Without Borders" event is not just a competition, it is an opportunity to show through play and socializing how much we can do together, to feel the European spirit of togetherness, but also to understand how important our every move is in preserving nature," said Savić.

The MEP stated that the educational and sports program for children "European Tour - Games without Borders" is intended for seventh and eighth grade students of local elementary schools and that, through games that combine physical, mental and educational challenges, the children learned about the EU and its values ​​and developed team spirit.

Montenegrin alpine skiing representative and Olympic Games participant, Jelena Vujičić, emphasized that Žabljak always had a vision for the sport and its development.

"I hope that as athletes we will encourage young people in our city to find themselves in the right way," said Vujičić.

As announced by the MEP, the most successful participants of the "Games without Borders", students from the "Vuk Knežević" Elementary School (OS) received awards and medals, with the message that the European spirit lives and grows where the community nurtures it - in school, on the square, in everyday life.

The department stated that students from the "Dušan Obradović" elementary school also participated in the competition.

"Officials also visited the "EU and the Dot" information corner, a newly opened place in Žabljak for the promotion of European values ​​and available programs," the statement said.

The celebration of Europe Day in Žabljak is part of a wider program of celebrating Europe Month that the MEP and the EU Delegation to Montenegro are implementing during May, with the aim of promoting European themes and values ​​in each city.

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