The Committee on Foreign Affairs of the European Parliament has adopted its annual report on Montenegro, in which the country is described as the most advanced state in the process of accession to the European Union.
The report calls for further strengthening the independence and efficiency of the judiciary, as well as for sustainable results in the fight against high-level corruption and organized crime.
It also highlights the need to reduce the backlog of court cases and to fully align visa policy with that of the European Union.
The author of the report, MEP Marjan Šarec, warned that Montenegro faces a very challenging year ahead.
“Time is limited, while there is still work to be done. This report should serve as recognition of the progress made so far and as encouragement for the period ahead. Above all, it should be understood as a call for all stakeholders to show wisdom and responsibility, so that small disagreements do not overshadow—or derail—progress toward broader strategic goals,” Šarec said after the vote.
The report calls on all state institutions to ensure that political differences do not delay the adoption and implementation of reforms related to the European Union.
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