PODGORICA – The governing majority and opposition in Montenegro reached agreement on several key issues related to the country’s EU accession process during a meeting supported by the EU Delegation, it was reported by CDM on 6 July.
The article states that they agreed to amend laws on internal affairs and national security to improve security clearance procedures and strengthen judicial oversight of the National Security Agency. In addition, the Parliament will also establish a joint working group of government and opposition representatives to monitor implementation of these laws.
“The two sides committed to accelerating the appointment of two Constitutional Court judges and to conducting an inclusive dialogue on parliamentary appointments with the goal of achieving broad political consensus.
They also reaffirmed their commitment to carrying out priority electoral reforms required for EU membership, strengthening public confidence in the electoral process, and seeking consensus on election-related reforms ahead of the 2027 elections”, CDM reported.
According to “Vijesti”, the agreement between the government and the opposition will be signed today, while the first vote on the amendments to the Constitution should be held at 5 pm. As for the election of judges to the Constitutional Court and the filling of other institutions that require a vote in parliament, the source said that it was agreed that this work should be done “as soon as possible”.
“The agreement between the government and the opposition on the vote on constitutional amendments is a great democratic thing and an indicator of maturity”, said Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, adding that this is the minimum that the European Union expects from Montenegro.
