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Montenegro faces democratic deficits amid EU integration and reform requirements

EU enlargement Montenegro democracy Chapter 23 anti-corruption rule of law

Montenegro faces significant challenges regarding its democratic development and European Union integration. The Center for Civic Education (CGO) warns that while the country is closing negotiation chapters and accelerating legislation, these advancements have not translated into stronger democratic institutions, political accountability, or the rule of law. CGO notes that Montenegro remains classified as a transitional or hybrid regime by Freedom House.

Regarding judicial reform, officials state that negotiation Chapter 23 (judiciary and fundamental rights) cannot be closed without the full implementation of recommendations from the Venice Commission and the Group of States against Corruption (GRECO). These recommendations focus on ensuring the integrity of public officials and managing conflicts of interest. GRECO has issued 22 specific recommendations to Montenegro to improve anti-corruption measures and integrity within central government bodies.

Separately, the Center for European Policy (EPC) reports that the European Union is currently unready for enlargement. Analysts suggest that even if Montenegro meets all membership criteria by 2028, the EU faces institutional deadlock due to internal divisions among leaders. The EPC suggests that institutional reforms within the EU must precede the admission of new members to prevent systemic failure.

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Andrew Duff · Center for Civic Education · Center for European Policy · Centre for European Policy · European Commission · European Council · European Union · GRECO · Montenegro

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Nema zatvaranja Poglavlja 23 bez ispunjavanja preporuka "Venecijanaca" i GRECO ⋆ Radio Titograd [radiotitograd.me]
CGO: Ubrzanje evropskih integracija Crne Gore ne prati jednako snažno jačanje demokratskih institucija. . . - Radio-Televizija Nikšić [rtnk.me]
Popović-Trstenjak: Poglavlja se zatvaraju, demokratski deficit ostaje | Portal ETV [etv.me]
EPC: EU nije spremna za proširenje, ni uz napredak Crne Gore [informacijecrnagora.me]
ЕУ сака нови членки, но има проблем: Брисел сè уште не е подготвен за ново проширување - Trn. mk [trn.mk]
Nema zatvaranja Poglavlja 23 bez ispunjavanja pre… [bizniscg.me]
Montenegro aims to join the EU by 2028 as accession talks speed up [news.az]
Nema zatvaranja Poglavlja 23 bez ispunjavanja preporuka “Ven [www.aktuelno.me]
Nema zatvaranja Poglavlja 23 bez ispunjavanja preporuka "Venecijanaca" i GRECO [radiobijelopolje.me]
CGO: Ubrzanje evropskih integracija Crne Gore ne prati jednako snažno jačanje demokratskih institucija [www.dan.co.me]
Briselski institut: EU nespremna za proširenje, mada i integracija bez članstva vodi istom cilju [www.vijesti.me]
Briselski institut: EU nespremna za proširivanje, mada i ugradnja bez članstva vodi istom cilju [www.danas.rs]
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