Mr. Igor Lukšić, PhD, the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister took part in Round Table Impact of Economic Crises on European Integration organized by weekly magazine Monitor and German Embassy to Montenegro, within Montenegro and

Extraordinary economic circumstances failed in delaying the implementation of activities and priorities defined by the National Programme of European Integration. This may be the best indicator of our committed work in the process of joining the EU, as well as the awareness of Europe of best endeavors used by Montenegro. Global economic crises, will not essentially affect steps and endeavors of Montenegro towards the European family. The crises will affect the management of more flexible economy and monetary policy, creating certain changes in fiscal policy of the EU member states and stagnation of economic development on the road to Europe. However, noting aforementioned will affect the European integration process of Montenegro. Montenegro is independently fighting with the challenges of the crises, providing regular payment of state liabilities, despite declined realization of revenues in the amount of 18%, which is less than planed. Regardless the economic momentum, requiring additional engagement in overcoming the consequences of the crises, the Government is fully committed in fulfillment of objectives and obligations set forth in the Stabilization and Association Act. The process of joining Montenegro, shouldnt be the harvest of economic crises, committed application of European legislation will surge further strengthening of institutions and rule of law, which along with economic freedoms, is the best combination of foster economic development..