European integration of the Western Balkans: Montenegro on the way to the European Union
Datum/Zeit
Oktober 10, 2023
10:00 - 11:30 MESZ/MEZ
Even after months of coalition negotiations in the wake of parliamentary elections in June 2023, a new government has not been formed in Montenegro so far. As a member of NATO and a front-runner in the accession process to the European Union, the country’s pro-European, pro-Atlantic orientation is expected to continue under the new cabinet in Podgorica. However, the question remains what kind of stability the new government brings, can a multi-party coalition withstand domestic political turbulences and face regional turmoil and tensions?
Considering the newly established political constellation in this Adriatic country and recent events in the region, the panel discussion focuses on the long-awaited European integration of the Western Balkan countries. Experts evaluate the role of Montenegro and current cross-border cooperation formats fostering the accession of the politically and geographically strategic region of South-Eastern Europe to the European Union.
Programme
Welcome Address
Ilija Vujačić, Dean, Humanistic studies, University of Donja Gorica, Podgorica
Daniel Martínek, Research Associate, Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM)
Panel Discussion
Bojan Božović, State Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Government of Montenegro
Milena Bešić, Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights, Podgorica
Predrag Zenović, Assistant Professor of the Humanistic studies, University of Donja Gorica, Podgorica
Nikoleta Đukanović, Assistant Professor of the Humanistic studies, University of Donja Gorica, Podgorica
Moderation
Daniel Martínek, Research Associate, Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM)
Venue: University of Donja Gorica, Oktoih 1, Podgorica 81000, Montenegro
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