Đurović: Progress in negotiations more important than strict deadlines

Whether Montenegro will close all remaining 15 chapters by the end of the year will depend on the speed of reforms at home, but also on the political agreement of all EU member states.

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Gordana Đurović, Photo: TV Vijesti
Gordana Đurović, Photo: TV Vijesti
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The two newly closed chapters are not just another "tick" on the European list. According to Professor Gordana Đurović, the closure of certain chapters opens up the possibility for others to be closed more quickly, due to their interconnectedness. Therefore, she says, there is no need to speculate whether the work will be completed in December or a few months later.

"I think that Montenegrin society should not be exhausted in months. If something is not completed in December, but in February, we certainly benefit," Đurović told Television Vijesti.

However, the former Minister of European Integration believes that the biggest task is yet to come. The European Commission expects the adoption of the remaining laws, public administration reform, strengthening of institutions and continuation of constitutional changes. The chapters on the environment, social policy, as well as those relating to statistics, budget and the financial system remain particularly demanding.

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