As a result of the Agreement, the European Border and Coast Guard teams, in accordance with the operational plan, can be swiftly deployed on the territory of Montenegro, respond to the current shift in migratory flows towards the coastal route, assist in external border management and combat human trafficking of irregular migrants. The goal set in the NSWMP for 2017 is 25 % and for 2020 is 50%. From the outside, Montenegro gives off the impression of being the most stable country in the Western Balkans, as well as the front-runner in EU integration. Further, Montenegro is in a leading position on its path towards EU accession, compared to the other five aspirants from the Western Balkans.   well prepared / well advanced.   some level of preparation Visa requirement lifted for Montenegrins visiting the EU. Despite being within the EU territories, Albania is not part of the European Union. [28] Montenegro signed an agreement with the Bulgarian government in December 2007 in which Bulgaria will assist Montenegro with its Euro-Atlantic and EU integration for the following three years. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. [27], Montenegro is experiencing ecological, judicial and crime-related problems that may hinder its bid.   good level of preparation Append an asterisk (, Other sites managed by the Publications Office, http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2020/729/oj, Portal of the Publications Office of the EU. Analysts pose the following question, will the EU recognize the results of parliamentary elections in Montenegro, which are to take place on 30 August 2020, and then convene an extraordinary summit of the EU, as it did in the case of presidential elections in Belarus, and act in line with the same analogy because of the rigged and irregular elections by Đukanović’s regime, because anything over 25 … In its 2016 assessment of the accession progress, European Commission has identified Montenegro as having the highest level of preparation for membership among the negotiating states. Having regard to the consent of the European Parliament (1).   early stage In July 2020, the law on life partnership of same-sex couples was enacted by Parliament, making Montenegro the first country in the region to regulate the status of same-sex couples. Podgorica, Montenegro (29 May 2014) – At today’s session, Montenegro’s Cabinet approved the international agreement on Montenegro’s participation in the EU programme “Horizon 2020 - The Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.” [40][41] The European Commission and the ECB have since voiced their discontent over Montenegro's unilateral use of the euro on several occasions". †= Disputed state, may not be recognised as an independent state by some or all European Union members. Having regard to the proposal from the European Commission. Montenegro - financial assistance under IPA II. [9][10], The European Commission on 9 November 2010 recommended Montenegro as candidate country.   considerable efforts needed Marković pointed out that the Government was satisfied with the fulfillment of obligations in the first quarter, amounting to 74%, emphasising that 53 out of 72 planned commitments in the legislative and strategic part were met.   well prepared / well advanced, Kosovo is the subject of a territorial dispute between the. Archive for Montenegro. In accordance with Council Decision (EU) 2019/453 (2), the Status Agreement between the European Union and Montenegro on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Montenegro (‘the Agreement’) was signed on 7 October 2019, subject to its conclusion. [42] A statement attached to their Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the EU read: "unilateral introduction of the euro was not compatible with the Treaty. Right of Establishment & Freedom To Provide Services, 12. "[43] The EU insists on the strict adherence to convergence criteria (such as spending at least 2 years in the ERMII system) which are not negotiable before euro adoption, but have not intervened to stop the unilateral adoption of the euro by Montenegro in 2002. Montenegro fulfils EU membership requirement and protects LGBT people from discrimination. [42][44] The issue is expected to be resolved through the negotiations process. [8] The agreement was officially signed on 15 October 2007, and on 1 May 2010 it came into force, after all the 27 member-states of EU had ratified the SAA. Montenegro vis-à-vis the EU2020 targets in education and employment Considerable progress has been made especially on the EU2020 target on increasing tertiary attainment. In 2010, the Commission issued a favourable opinion on Montenegro's application, identifying seven key priorities that would need to be addressed for negotiations to begin, and the Council granted it candidate status. Montenegro submits answers to the Commission's Questionnaire. [38][39] When the euro was introduced and the Deutsche Mark yielded in 2002, Montenegro followed suit and began using the euro as well, with no objection from the European Central Bank (ECB). Best Citizenships. This Decision shall enter into force on the day of its adoption. "[45] Instead, he hopes that Montenegro will be permitted to keep the euro and has promised "the government of Montenegro, will adopt some certain elements, which should fulfil the conditions for further use of the euro; such as adopting fiscal rules."[45]. There are currently thirty chapters opened, three chapters that have been provisionally closed, and two chapters in which there is nothing to adopt.   moderately prepared [6] On 9 December 2009, Montenegro delivered its answers to the EC questionnaire. Version: 1.0.12 Last modified: Wed Nov 25 2020 04:36:00 GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time) On 1 January 2008, the visa facilitation and readmission agreements between Montenegro and the EU entered into force. On 11 December 2020, French Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Dominique Bilde of the Identity and Democracy Group posed a written parliamentary question to the European Commission: “On Saturday, 28 November, Serbia and Montenegro expelled each other’s ambassadors. The progress was limited in the field of in reading, maths and science. Rule of law & fundamental rights.   no major difficulties expected Adult participation rates have slightly dropped. In accordance with Articles 1 and 2 of Protocol No 22 on the position of Denmark, annexed to the Treaty on European Union and to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, Denmark is not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. At this session, the Cabinet passed the first quarterly report on meeting commitments under the Programme of Accession of Montenegro to the EU 2019-2020. Strengthening democratic institutions and reforming the civil service. The country initiated the process of EU accession in 2005. - Copyright Risto Bozovic/AP Montenegro receives official candidate status. (3)  Council Decision 2002/192/EC of 28 February 2002 concerning Ireland’s request to take part in some of the provisions of the Schengen acquis (OJ L 64, 7.3.2002, p. 20). Given that this Decision builds upon the Schengen acquis, Denmark shall, in accordance with Article 4 of that Protocol, decide within a period of six months after the Council has decided on this Decision whether it will implement it in its national law. Montenegro submits additional answers to the Commission's Questionnaire. Chapter 26, Five chapters are opened (Chapter 5 - Public procurement; Chapter 6 - Company law; Chapter 20 - Enterprise and industrial policy; Chapter 23 – Judiciary and fundamental rights; Chapter 24 – Justice, freedom and security), Two chapters are opened (Chapter 7 – Intellectual property rights and 10 – Information society and media), Three chapters are opened (Chapter 4 – Free movement of capitals, Chapter 31 – Foreign, security and defence policy, Chapter 32 – Financial control), Four chapters are opened (Chapters 18 – Statistics, Chapter 28 – Consumer and health protection, Chapter 29 – Customs Union, Chapter 33 – Financial and budgetary provisions), Two chapters are opened (Chapter 16 – Taxation, Chapter 30 – External relations), Two chapters are opened (Chapter – Financial services and Chapter 21 – Trans-European Networks), Two chapters are opened (Chapter 14 – Transport policy and Chapter 15 – Energy), Two chapters are opened (Chapter 12 – Food safety, veterinary and phytosanitary policy and Chapter 13 – Fisheries), Two chapters are opened (Chapter 11 - Agriculture and rural development and Chapter 19 - Social policy and employment), Two chapters are opened (Chapter 1 - free movement of goods and Chapter 22 - regional policy) and one chapter is provisionally closed (, Two chapters are opened (Chapter 2: Freedom of movement for workers and Chapter 3: Right of establishment and freedom to provide services), One chapter is opened (Chapter 17: Economic and monetary policy), One chapter is opened (Chapter 27: Environment and climate change), One chapter is opened (Chapter 8: Competition Policy), 3. Montenegro is the regional leader with 43,1 percent (against the 33 percent target), while Croatia has beaten its own target by nine percent and is getting 29 percent of energy from RES. As such, the FRAME exercise has aimed at providing a clear overview about the main priorities of Montenegro in the HRD sector so to have a coordinated action plan among key stakeholders and a linked monitoring instrument to be consequently used to … In May 2006, Montenegro voted for independence in a referendum and the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro was dissolved. 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Council Decision (EU) 2020/729 of 26 May 2020 on the conclusion of the Status Agreement between the European Union and Montenegro on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Montenegro. The text of the Agreement is attached to this Decision.   some level of preparation Rehearsing the nation. The European Parliament voted to approve the agreement with Montenegro in February 2020, along with the agreement with Serbia. European Council sets a target date of 29 June for the beginning of accession negotiations. For the past 15 years they have worked towards this goal in three ways: Montenegro is presently not part of the European Union, however accession looks likely during the next couple of years. (4)  The date of entry into force of the Agreement will be published in the Official Journal of the European Union by the General Secretariat of the Council. [7], Negotiations on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) between Montenegro and the European Union started in September 2006. Montenegro EU accession likely by 2025. The first accession conference is held in Brussels. Accession of Montenegro to the European Union (EU) is on the current agenda for future enlargement of the EU. EU2020 targets in education and employment MONTENEGRO EU The capacity of human rights institutions and of the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights has been reinforced, and trust in the Ombudsperson’s office is increasing. [42] The ECB has stated that the implications of unilateral euro adoption "would be spelled out at the latest in the event of possible negotiations on EU accession. indicates chapters in which the European Commission has simultaneously awarded the chapter both "moderately preparded" AND "good level of preparation". [29] To work on these matters the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro has a special agency dedicated to accession to the EU, the Office for assistance to the Chief Negotiator. In December 2011, the Council launched the accession process with a view to opening negotiations in June 2012.   further efforts needed (1)  Consent of 13 May 2020 (not yet published in the Official Journal). indicates chapters in which the European Commission has simultaneously awarded the chapter both "moderately prepared" AND "good level of preparation". Use quotation marks to search for an "exact phrase". Montenegro is a leading candidate to meet the 2025 accession date, suggested by European Commission.   good level of preparation [30], Montenegro's population is overwhelmingly pro-EU, with 76.2% being in favour according to polling and only 9.8% against, in October 2009.[31].   further efforts needed Currently, less than 2-3 % of Montenegro’s waste is recycled. The current objective is to increase recycling in all municipalities as much as possible, regardless of the goal set. Indicative funding allocation 2014-2020: €279.1m (not including the allocation for Cross-border Cooperation) The priority sectors for funding in this period are: Democracy & governance. Since June 2014 it has been an official candidate for European Union accession. [40][43] Radoje Žugić, Montenegro's Minister of Finance, has stated that "it would be extremely economically irrational to return to our own currency and then later to again go back to the euro. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}  totally incompatible Waste prevention The President of the Council shall, on behalf of the Union, give the notification provided for in Article 12(1) of the Agreement (4). In 2010, the EU commission issued a favourable opinion on Montenegro’s application, granting it formal candidate status and identifying 7 key priorities that needed to be addressed. Montenegrin President Milo Djukanovic prepares his ballot to vote in parliamentary elections at a polling station in Podgorica, Montenegro, Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020. Brussels, Belgium (1 July 2014) – Montenegro became the first country from the region to join the EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation – Horizon 2020 worth EUR 77 billion. [36] Montenegro was added to the list of visa exempt nationals on 19 December 2009, allowing their citizens to enter the Schengen Area, Bulgaria, Cyprus and Romania without a visa when traveling with biometric passports.   moderately prepared Until 2020, Montenegro had received €507 million of developmental aid from the Instrument for Pre-Accession Assistance, a funding mechanism for EU candidate countries. Most EU states will not yet reopen their borders to nationals from Serbia and Montenegro, although the EU Council on Tuesday recommended Member States to … The Commission presented Montenegro with a questionnaire to assess its application on 22 July 2009. Roma Integration 2020 covers the EU enlargement region: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republic of North Macedonia, Kosovo *, Montenegro, Serbia and Turkey. Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular points (b) and (d) of Article 77(2) and point (c) of Article 79(2), in conjunction with point (a)(v) of the second subparagraph of Article 218(6) thereof. Food Safety, Veterinary & Phytosanitary Policy, 22. For the first time in the past 30 years the Democratic Party of Socialists, backed by incumbent President Milo Dukanovic, has suffered a defeat in the recent elections. ... for the candidate countries and potential candidates in the Western Balkans to strengthen their cooperation with the European Union. European Commission replies to the answers of the Questionnaire with a positive opinion (Avis). Commission recommends starting of negotiations. Montenegro has no currency of its own. Montenegro Public Holidays 2020 This page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays for Montenegro. This was one of the requirements the country had to meet for EU membership. On 27 July 2010, the Parliament passed a non-discrimination law that includes sexual orientation and gender identity as prohibited grounds of discrimination. [37] Visa liberalisation process does not include travels to Ireland or the United Kingdom as these countries operate their own respective visa regimes outside of the Schengen Agreement. totally incompatible Montenegro is also a founding member of the Union for the Mediterranean, and is currently in the process of joining the European Union "[43] Diplomats have suggested that it's unlikely Montenegro will be forced to withdraw the euro from circulation in their country. [3][4] The Agreement was initialled on 15 March 2007 and officially signed on 15 October 2007. (2)  Council Decision (EU) 2019/453 of 19 March 2019 on the signing, on behalf of the Union, of the Status Agreement between the European Union and Montenegro on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Montenegro (OJ L 79, 21.3.2019, p. 1). Regional Policy & Coordination of Structural Instruments, 4 chapters with some level of preparation, 18 chapters with a moderate level of preparation, 7 chapters with a good level of preparation, 3 chapters with good level of preparation. It has been engaged extensively with EU institutions like NATO. However, it has been a “potential candidate country” since 2000 when it was recognized. Most visits to Montenegro are trouble-free. As a constituent republic of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia following World War II, and later of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, the Yugoslav dinar was the official currency in Montenegro.   no major difficulties expected Podgorica, Montenegro (12 March) -- The EU expert mission stays in Montenegro until Friday to examine Montenegro‘s achievements in the field of rule of law, with special emphasis on fight against corruption and organised crime. European Regions post-2020. This candidate status was officially granted on 17 December 2010. Amongst its numerous commitments during the first year of its four-year term, the Ministry of European Affairs in September got down to coordinating the development of the new Programme of Accession of Montenegro to the EU (PAMNE) the adoption of which is planned for January 2018. Chapter 8 (Competition), the final negotiating chapter for Montenegro, was opened in June 2020. [5] On 23 April 2009, the Council invited the European Commission to submit its opinion on the application. PODGORICA – Negotiating Chapter 8 (Competition) was officially opened yesterday at the EU-Montenegro Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels, which reaffirmed Montenegro’s commitment to fulfilling its obligations towards membership, and the European Union’s that its doors are open, it is stated in a press release. Montenegro officially applied to join the EU on 15 December 2008. The State Union of Serbia and Montenegro started the process of Accession to the European Union in November 2005, when negotiations over a Stabilisation and Association Agreement began. development in line with the EU 2020 Strategy. With all the negotiating chapters opened, the country enjoys a widespread support among EU members' officials, and accession of the country to the EU is considered possible by 2025. Share of energy from renewable sources in final consumption in Romania reached 24.8 percent, achieving the country’s EU 2020 target, which was set at 24 percent. The agreements with North Macedonia and with Bosnia and Herzegovina are still to be ratified by national governments and given assent by the European Parliament. Commission applied Questionnaire to the Montenegro. The goal of the office is to support the task of the Chief Negotiator for Montenegro's Accession to EU, Zorka Kordić. The size of the Roma population in each economy is uncertain and disputed.   considerable efforts needed Accession of Montenegro to the European Union (EU) is on the current agenda for future enlargement of the EU. Serbia continued with the existing negotiations, and separate negotiations were launched with Montenegro in September 2006. Programme of Accession of Montenegro to the EU 2018 – 2020. It will take place in Igalo (Herceg-Novi), Montenegro, from July 7-13, 2020. In its 2020 progress report, the European Commission also warned that the judiciary and the prosecution in Montenegro continue to be perceived as vulnerable to … Montenegro continued to broadly implement the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) and the meetings of the joint bodies under the agreement took place at regular intervals. This Decision constitutes a development of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in which Ireland does not take part, in accordance with Council Decision 2002/192/EC (3); Ireland is therefore not taking part in the adoption of this Decision and is not bound by it or subject to its application. In November 1999, the government of Montenegro unilaterally designated the Deutsche Mark as its co-official currency with the dinar, and on 1 January 2001 the dinar officially ceased to be a legal tender in Montenegro. Command structure on the civilian/military strategic and operational levels (, Minesweeping operation in the Strait of Hormuz, (Operation Cleansweep, 1987–1988), Police contingent in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Multinational Advisory Police Element in Albania, General security surveillance mission in Kosovo, This page was last edited on 23 March 2021, at 14:59.