HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO IN 2005
HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE REPUBLIC OF MONTENEGRO IN 2005

Summary/Abstract: The Republic of Montenegro was part of the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro in 2005. The Western Balkans Thessaloniki Summit held in June 2003 confirmed that Serbia and Montenegro is a potential candidate country for EU accession. Formal contractual relations between the EU and Serbia and Montenegro will be established through the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) in the context of the Stabilisation and Association Process (SAP). In line with the "twin-track" approach, in October 2005, the EU Commission has launched negotiations with the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro and the two Republics in their respective fields of competence. The pace of SAA negotiations will depend on progress by Serbia and Montenegro in addressing the issues highlighted by the European Commission as key priorities: Reform of the public administration; Reform of the judiciary; Ensuring effective democratic control over the military; Respect Human rights and rights of the minorities; Fight against organised crime and corruption.

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