Gorčević: Montenegro’s success matters for the credibility of EU enlargement

Minister of European Affairs Maida Gorčević said at the European Summit in Salzburg that Montenegro’s success in the final phase of negotiations with the European Union would matter not only for the country, but also for the credibility of the EU’s enlargement policy and the European perspective of the Western Balkans.

She stressed that Montenegro is not seeking lowered standards or shortcuts, but a process based on results and the fulfilment of obligations.

According to her, Montenegro’s membership would prove that enlargement policy can deliver results when both sides meet their responsibilities, while rule-of-law reforms must continue even after negotiations are concluded.

Gorčević also held meetings with officials from Austria and Hungary, where the final phase of Montenegro’s accession process was discussed.