Merc: I think that Montenegro is extremely important for the development of cooperation between the EU and the Balkans

Mertz also points out that for Europe, the Balkan region has strategic importance, and that for the stability of the region it is important to bring into the Union those countries that follow European values

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Merc, Photo: Reuters
Merc, Photo: Reuters
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A stable Western Balkans - a strong Europe, said the MP and leader of the largest opposition party in Germany, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Fridrih Merc, after a meeting with the Prime Minister of Montenegro, Milojko Spajić.

Mertz also points out that for Europe, the Balkan region has strategic importance, and that for the stability of the region it is important to bring into the Union those countries that follow European values.

"We had a very good meeting. This was the first, but certainly not the last. I am really interested in getting to know and see Montenegro better because I think this country is extremely important for the development of cooperation between the European Union (EU) and the Balkans." , Merc said, Portal RTCG reports.

Spajić presented a reform plan that would enable Montenegro to be ready for membership in 2026.

Economic cooperation was also discussed, and it was concluded that expert support from Germany would be extremely important, according to Portal RTCG.

"He personally knows all the CEOs of German companies and will be of great help in attracting such investments to us. He appreciates our position in relation to 100 percent alignment with foreign policy and defense policy. He appreciates our role in the region, which is very conciliatory and offers a hand to everyone We want to focus on the economy, European integration, the rule of law," Spajić said.

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