All political parties in the Montenegrin parliament support the pursuit of European Union membership, stated Parliament Speaker Andrija Mandić.

While visiting Paris at the invitation of the President of the National Assembly, Jael Bron-Pive, he met with the Vice President of the Senate, Loic Herve, along with Cédric Perrin, the President of the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Armed Forces, as well as members of the France-Montenegro friendship group, headed by Marta de Sidrac.

“We are not merely a geographical extension of Europe; we are committed to meeting European standards,” Mandić highlighted, as reported by his office.

He remarked that Montenegro has made a “historic leap” compared to previous years, particularly when viewed against the state of affairs a decade ago. However, he identified the battle against organized crime as the primary challenge ahead.

“Through the prosecution of the former president of the Supreme Court, several police chiefs, multiple former ministers, and the president of the Commercial Court—individuals tasked with combating organized crime who unfortunately acted contrary—we have demonstrated our commitment to tackling this issue,” Mandić explained.

He expressed profound gratitude to partner countries’ agencies, whose collaboration was “pivotal in revealing criminal activities” via the Sky application. He asserted that Montenegro is currently “working diligently to rid itself of crime” and is poised to communicate to the European Union that it is ready for membership.

Mandić also indicated that the Parliament had enacted “a significant number of laws in the recent past, surpassing many prior administrations throughout their full-term mandates.” He emphasized the achievement of electing judges to the Constitutional Court, which required a two-thirds majority in Parliament—a challenge that was successfully met. Additionally, he noted that “salaries and pensions have been doubled,” positioning Montenegro as a leader in the region.

“These accomplishments have resulted in a favorable IBAR report and the conclusion of three negotiation chapters. I am confident that we will meet all our obligations on the path to the EU,” Mandić declared, expressing hope that neighboring countries will also “find the strength to overcome their issues” so that the entire region can advance together on the European track.

According to Mandić’s office, Marta de Sidrac, the president of the France-Montenegro Friendship Group in the French Senate, commended the “significant advancements Montenegro has achieved in its EU membership process,” highlighting Montenegro as the candidate country that has made the most progress.

“We are closely monitoring your European journey and are genuinely pleased with the strides you’ve made. Montenegro has indeed progressed the furthest in the integration process,” she affirmed.

Discussing economic partnerships, she expressed optimism that the number of French companies operating in Montenegro would see substantial growth.

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