'Montenegro is ready to join the European Union'

Looking at these results, some may wonder why Montenegro is still not part of the European Union. Well, things are never that simple.

In contrast to the undeniable success of its foreign policy, the murky labyrinths of domestic politics are still blocking the country's path to EU accession. Since negotiations with Brussels began, the ruling party has acted as if it is the sole owner of the process. But to succeed, the path must involve the entire public and all political orientations. Montenegro joins the EU as a community, not as a majority in power. Every success in this endeavor belongs to everyone''politicians, NGOs and other actors. The same applies to failures. Of course, the primary responsibility lies with the government creating the framework for accession, but the sustainability of the process can only be achieved with maximum involvement.

There is a persistent lack of political will to confront society's worst infection - corruption and organized crime. For too long, politicians have turned a blind eye to these shortcomings that hinder Montenegro's European path and postponed attempts to eradicate them for better times.

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