College for EU Negotiations: Montenegro ready to open negotiating chapters related to rule of law

Podgorica, Montenegro (8 october 2013) – Montenegro’s College for Negotiations on Accession of Montenegro to the EU, chaired by Prime Minister Milo Đukanović, discussed yesterday current results and future priorities regarding the EU accession process, particularly referring to the opening of the negotiating chapters 23 and 24.

In that regard, the College approved negotiating positions for the opening of negotiating chapters 23 - judiciary and fundamental rights, and 24 chapters - justice, freedom and security.

It was noted that, by adopting the action plans, Montenegro has fulfilled the necessary requirements and now it is ready to open the negotiating chapters related to the rule of law. Therefore, it welcomed the adoption of the sub-constitutional legislation, marking the beginning of the implementation of action plans for chapters 23 and 24. 

The meeting concluded that the opening of chapters 23 and 24 is expected to accelerate the opening of negotiations in other areas, which will have a positive impact on the dynamics of Montenegro’s EU accession process.