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Legislative and oversight activity ...... 2 PACE Spring Session: Resolution on Post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro adopted News from Parliament ...... 4 p 5 Questions, comments, suggestions and complaints by citizens via new parliamentary website...... 4 Photographs of presidents from all convocations available at the parliamentary website ...... 4 Launching of the Inter-Pares project ...... 4
Parl iamentary glossary ...... 4
In focus ...... 5
From Catalogue of received presents ...... 5
Calendar ...... 6 PARLIAMENTARy gLOSSARy
Do you know... what is parliamentary system?
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PARLIAMENT Of MONTENEgRO - fROM cATALOguE Of REcEIvEd PRESENTS
Presents extended by the officials from Italy and Romania
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Newsletter on the Parliament of Montenegro Performance Electronic format Release: monthly year XI No. 114 April 2021
FOREWORD
Dear readers,
LEGISLATIVE AND We present to you the key information on activities of the Parliament of Montenegro in the period from OVERSIGHT ACTIVITY 1 to 30 April, which is, in the form of the monthly newsletter “Open Parliament”, prepared by Third - Special Sitting of the first Ordinary Parliamentary Service. (Spring) Session in 2021 During April, the Third - Special Sitting of the First Ordinary (Spring) Session in 2021, took place. At the In April, committees considered nine proposals for , Prime Minister Zdravko a law, one proposal for a decision, and performed KrivoPkraoppićo sraeslsp foonrd leadw t do enlibner qautedst iino ncso mpomseitdt ebeys MPs, other activities within their oversight role. whereas the Minister of Health Jelena Borovinić - Bojović In the focus of this monthly newsletter is the Spring resPproonpdoesda tlo f oerig ah Lt aqwue ostnio Rnast. ification of the Agreement Session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council on Amendments to the Sectoral Agreement of Europe, on which occasion, the Resolution on Between the government of Montenegro and the Post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro was European commission Setting Out Provisions for adopted. • The Management and Implementation of union The newsletter is published monthly through financial Assistance to Montenegro under the which the Parliament endeavours to bring its work Instrument for Preaccession Assistance In The closer to Montenegrin citizens. Policy Area 'Agriculture And Rural development' We consider this publication to be very significant (IPARd) as a reliable source of information regarding the work of the Parliament and we hope that you will Proposal for a Law on Amendments to the Law on find it useful. Primary Ewduasc atcions idered and proposed to the We remain open to your comments and Parliament for adoption by the Committee on suggestions, as well as criticism, whichR ceasnp ehcetlfpu lulys , International Relations and Emigrants. bring more quality to our worPka. rliamentary Service • Proposal for a Law on Amendments to the Law on general Education was considered and proposed to the Parliament for adoption by the Legislative Committee. • Proposal for a Law on the final Budget Account for 2019 was considered and proposed to the Parliament for adoption by the Legislative CPorompmoistatel ef.or a Law on Amendments to the Law on • Budget and fiscal Responsibility was considered and proposed to the Parliament for adoption by the Legislative Committee. • Parliament of Montenegro was considered and The newsletter is edited by the Education centrper oofp tohes ePda rltioa mtehnet arPya Irnlisatimtuetne.t for adoption by the
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Integration Proposal for a 2021 Budget Law
Legislative Committee. , held on 22 April, the 2021 Work Plan of • was considered and the Committee and the 2020 Performance Report of the proposed to the Parliament for adoption by the Committee were adopted. Legislative Committee. The same proposal was • At the second meeting, held on 29 April, Quarterly considered by the Gender Equality Committee and the Reports on the overall activictioesm omf Mittoenet eonne gErcoo wnoitmhiyn , CPorompmoistatel ef orn aT oLuarwis mon, A Agrmiceunltdumree, Enctosl otog yt haned L Sapwa toian l fMionnatnecnee garnod’s B iundteggertation process to the EU for the Pvalalnunei Angd,d uepdo Tna xw hich both committees decided to period January– September 2021, were considered. submit an opinion to the lead committee - Committee oPnro Epcosnaolm foy,r F ain Laanwce oann dA Bmuedngdetm. ents to the Law on • At the ninth meeting of the • Personal Income Tax , held on 15 April, there was a was considered and proposed to the consultative hearing on the topic “Application of the Parliament for adoption by the Legislative Committee. Law on the Conversion of Swiss Franc (CHF) - • Proposal for a Law on Amendments to the Law on Denominated Loans Into Euro (EUR) ”, attended by: contributions for comwpaus lcsoonrsyi dSeorceida la Innds puroapnocsee d to representatives of the Central Bank of Montenegro, the Parliament for adoption by the Legislative acuotmhomriistetede r oepnr Hesuemntaanti vReisg hoft sc laienndt sf rweiethd oSmwiss s franc- Committee. denominated loans, a financial expert and a • representative of Addiko Bank. Proposals for other acts deliberated in committeews as considered and proposed to the Parliament for • held on aPdroptoiosna lb yfo trh ea L e2g0is2la1t ivdee Ccoismiomni ttoene . Borrowing of 7 April its fifth meeting on the topic: “Children are Montenegro children ”. • At its sixth meeting, held on 28 April, the Committee considered and adopted the 2021 Committee’s Activity • Other activities of working bodies Plan, the 2020 Annual Performance Report, was considered and proposed to the Performance Report of the Committee in the function Parliament for adoption by the LegislaAtidvem Cionmismtriatteivee. of the working body competent for overseeing the committee implementation of the Code of Ethics for MPs and monitoring the observing of the Code for the year 2020, Annual Plan of trainings dedicated to MPs on the matter • At the twelfth meeting of the of observing of the Code of Ethics and its , held on 19 April, the Committee implementation in the year 2021 agnde nsdixe irn foErqmuaatliiotny determined the List of proposals for the appointment ocno mtmhei ttaece tivities implemented by the Committee, of members of the Council of the Radio and Television covering the period 22 February - 6 April 2021. of Montenegro (RTCG), as follows: Bojan Baća, Žarko Mirković, Naod Zorić, Filicpo nLsatziotuvitći,o nDaolc c. odmr mVeistetelie n • At the fourth meeting of the Drljević, Milica Špajak and Amina Murić, Marijana , held on 16 April, the 2021c Womormk Pislsaino onf tfhoer Camović-Veličković and Predrag Marsenić. CMoomnmitoitrteineg a nadn tdh e c2o0n20tr oPle rfoofr mtahnec e PRreipvoartits oaft itohne CPoromcmeditutere were adopted. • At the third meeting of the committee on Political, Shyesldte omn ,9 J uAdpircili,a trhye a2n02d1 A Wdomrikn Pislatrna otif othn e Committee • At the fifth and sixth meeting of the was adopted. committee on comprehen, hseivlde oEnle 2c0t oArparli lR, seefoverrmal, conclusions were • At the fifth meeting of the adopted. Security an, hde ldde ofenn 1c6e Acopmrilm, tihtete 2e 020 Annual Performance Report and the • At the first meeting of the 2021 Work Plan of the Committee were adopted. held on 14 April, methodology of work and further activities, were • At the sixth meeting of the discussed. At the second meeting (22 April), members , held on 26 April, therce owmams iat tecoen troon l of the working groups were appointed, wording of Ihnetaerrinnga otifo tnhae lM Rienlisatteiro nofs tahne dIn Etemriiogrr Saenrtgs ej Sekulović public invitations for electing associated members from involving the security situation in Montenegro. the academia were formulated, aWndo trhkei ncogm gmriossuipon ffor ipnrseppeacrting ddroacfutm Laewnt aotnio Pna rsluiabmeitntetd o fi nM orneltaetnioeng rto o • At the third meeting of the public invitations was formed. committee on , Ehuerldo poena n8 April, the Committee unanimously supported the • At the first meeting of the 0 proposal forNAZIV PROJEKTA: the Amendments to OTVORENEthe Ruleboo kINSTITUCIJE on , setting up friNeAndZsIhvi pP gRrOouJEpsK aTnAd: oOpTevraOtiRoEn.NEP IaNrlSiaTmITenut cofI JME ontehnelgdr o on 23 April, and of the Working Group N 2, held on ProjekatThe nfinansiraewsletter is ed itEvropskaed by the Edu cunijaation cen tposredstvomre of the Parliame ntDelegacijeary Institute. Evropske unije u Crnoj • At the first mPreoetjienkga otf f tihnea nsira Evropska unija posredstvo2m9 dAperleilg, tahcei jmee Ethvorodoplsokgey oufn wijoer ku wcarsn aogjr geeodr. i Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 3 BiltenNew sole ttraduer on the PVladearliament oCrnef Monten ElektronskoeGoregro Perf or mance EizdanjelectronicIzlazi form at Repetnaestodnevnolease: monthly year GodinaXI N o. 11 4II A Brojp ril 202 1 17 1-
NEWS FROM PARLIAMENT
Questions, comments, suggestions and complaints by citizens via new parliamentary website
o increase transparency and openness of its work, the Parliament of Montenegro enabled the citizens to ask questions, give suggestions or complaints via its new website regarding the work of the Parliament, working bodies as well as the Parliamentary Service. By filling out the fields on the web page https://www.skupstina.me/me/postavite- pPithanoje t,o thger caitpizhenss wofil lp alrseo shiadve tnhtes o pfprormtun aityll t oc aodndvreoscs athteiior enlesc taevd areiplarebselnet aatitv etsh, MeP ps.a Trhlei paemtiteionn ttoa trhye Pwarelibamsietnet can also be sent via a letter to the address: Bulevar Sv. Petra Cetinjskog br. 10, 81000 Podgorica or by e-mail: [email protected] .
The photographs of all presidents of the Parliament may be accessed via the new parliamentary website, 30 photogrtah phs, to be more precise, dating back to the Principality of Montenegro - the first convocation of Parliament under the presidency of Šako PetrovLića; tuon thceh pirnegse notf c tohnveo IcNatTioEn,R p rPesAidReEd So vper obyj eAcletk s a B e č i ć . O f all the convocations, it is only in the 25 convocation that a female president gets elected for the first time. It is worth noting that the president of the current convocation is also the youngest president ever to be elected in the history of Montenegrin Parliamentarism.
ecretary General of the Parliament, Aleksandar Klarić, and deputy secretary generals, Lidija Grdinić and Milena Vuković- Sekulović, together with theirT associates, held an online virtual meeting on 9 April with representatives of the European Commission, the European Parliament, the International Institute for Democracy and ElectSoral Assistance – IDEA and INTER PARES, as well as the EU Delegation to Montenegro, the Government of Montenegro European Integration Office, on the occasion of launching the INTER-PARES project, aimed at strengthening the control and oversight role of the Parliament. Secretary General informed the interlocutors about the priorities of the current convocation involving the strengthening of the legislative and control function of the Parliament, further promotion of transparency and openness of work, and continuous strengthening of administrative capacities. The future project was regarded as a great oppoPrtAunitRy tLo fIuArtheMr enEhaNnceT thAe coRopYera tiGonL, asO wSell Sas aA coRmmYitm ent in terms of implementing the identified priorities. Parliamentary system
A Parliamentary System is a type of political system in which the executive branch of power, i.e. the government, is formed by the decision of the parliamentary majority it depends on. On the other hand, in a presidential system, executive power is elected directly by citizens and does not depend essentially on the will of the parliamentary majority. The presidential and parliamentary systems are two basic types of political systems and in addition to them there is a series of subtypes, the so-called mixed systems. 1
1 NAZIV PROJEKTA: OTVORENE INSTITUCIJE Komar Olivera, Ivana Jelić, Nataša Komnenić, Irena MijaNnAovZićPI, vJaer lePlinaRam ROeaJdnEotn KojifTć M,A Vol:a nOtkteTon ŠvećeOgprRao nEovNićE, P IaNrlaSmTeInTtaurnci lIeJkE sikon, Podgorica, Skupština Crne Gore 2016, p 261 ProjekatProjeTkhaet n feiwfinansiransalentsteir ais Eevdirtoe dpEvropska bsyk tah eu Endijuac a ptiunijaoosnr ceednst rtevposredstvom ofm th ed Pealreligaamceinjet a ErDelegacijeyv rInosptistukte. unij eEvropske u crnoj go runijei u Crnoj Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 4 BiltenNew sole ttraduer on the PVladearliament oCrnef Monten ElektronskoeGoregro Perf or mance EizdanjelectronicIzlazi form at Repetnaestodnevnolease: monthly year GodinaXI N o. 11 4II A Brojp ril 202 1 17 1-
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PACE Spring Session: Resolution on Post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro adopted
n continuation of its Spring Session, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) considered the Report on Post- monitoring dialogue with Montenegro and adopted the Resolution analysing progress that Montenegro achieved in the period since 2015, when the said procedure was launched. The document, prepared by PACE co-rapporteurs for Montenegro Emanuelis Zingeris and Damien Cottier, focused in particular on the situation in four key areas: independence of the judiciary, trust in the electoral process, fight against corruption, and the situation of the media. Furthermore, they also considered the status of minorities and the fight against discrimination, freedom of religion, as well as in the field of the situation of refugees and internally displaced persons. The Parliamentary Assembly commended the Montenegrin authorities for demonstrating sustained political will and commitment to the posIt-monitoring dialogue and fully respecting its undertaken obligations, which was especially reflected in its continued co-operation with the Council of Europe’s monitoring mechanisms, its legal experts and the Venice Commission. Furthermore, they also commended the political maturity demonstrated by both the new majority and the new opposition in the immediate aftermath of the elections held in August 2020, that allowed for a peaceful shift of power and urged them to continue on this positive trend. With regard to the four key issues of post-monitoring dialogue’s focus, the Resolution recognised legislative and other activities implemented in the previous period, as well as the addressing of several issues pointed to by the Parliamentary Assembly and the Council of Europe’s monitoring mechanisms. However, they also noted limited progress in said areas, which is why the Parliamentary Assembly resolved to continue a post-monitoring dialogue with Montenegro, inviting it to show the presence of political will and undertake further steps to improve the situation, in line with clearly defined recommendations. Taking part in discussion on this item of the agenda, Head of the Montenegrin Parliament’s delegation to the PACE Maja Vukićević and delegation member Dragan Krapović referred to the current political situation in the country, focusing on challenges that Montenegro was currently facing. They also pointed out the significance of pursuing dialogue and common work to find sustainable solutions to existing challenges, ePspAecRiaLllyI Ain MareEasN ofT ju OdicFia Mry aOndN tTheE fNighEt GagRaiOns-t FcoRrrOupMtio nC. ATALOGUE OF RECEIVED PRESENTS
Title: Old ducat (gold coin) Title: Ceramic plate Country of origin: Italy Country of origin: Romania Extended by: President of the Senate of Italy Extended by: President of Romania Recipient: President of the Parliament of Montenegro Recipient: President of the Parliament of Montenegro Date of receipt: 28 February 2014 Date of receipt: 22 September 2013
NNAZIV PROJEKTA:AZIv PROJEKTA: OT OTVORENEvORENEP IaNr lSiINSTITUCIJEaTmITenut cofI JME ontenegro ProjekatProjekaTt hfie n nfinansiraaenwssilertate Erv isr oedp itsEvropskaekda b uy nthiej aE dpu ocsunijaatrieodn sctevn otposredstvomrme o df tehlee Pgaarcliiajme eE nvtDelegacijearroyp Isnksteit utne.i je uEvropske crnoj gor i unije u Crnoj Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 5 BiltenNew sole ttraduer on the PVladearliament oCrnef Monten ElektronskoeGoregro Perf or mance EizdanjelectronicIzlazi form at Repetnaestodnevnolease: monthly year GodinaXI N o. 11 4II A Brojp ril 202 1 17 1-
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programmes between the Parliament of Montenegro and the Council of Europe, as well as on the future activities • Chair of the Committee on Economy, Finance and focused on achieving even better results that would Budget Vladimir Joković and member of the Committee contribute to the strengthening of observation of the Dejan Đurović took part in an online meeting, which principles of human rights, electoral processes, rule of law discussed the activities towards the better and democracy. Giakoumopoulou voiced her readiness to understanding of reports and addressing stimulate electoral legislation reforms and other legislative recommendations by the State Audit Institution frameworks, in communication with the Parliament. She (SAI).They informed participants and experts of the emphasised that the proposed prosecutorial legislation Council of Europe - Milosava Milenović and Jussi Bright required constant work a5n dA pproiil nted out that the Council of about activities carried out by the Committee in the Europe remained committed to providing support to previous time, as well as about activities planned with Montenegrin authorities. regard to the strengthening control and oversight role of the Parliament and its working bodies and with regard to considering audit reports. The meeting was organised within the second phase of the Action against • Co-Chairs of the Women’s MP group Branka Bošnjak and Economic Crime in Montenegro (HFII-AEC-MNE) with Vesna Pavićević met with the Head of the NGO Food Bank the aim of strengthening institutional capacities of Marina Medojević to discuss the increase of the poverty rate Montenegro for pre3v Aepnrtiiol n and fight against caused by COVID-19 pandemic and possible ways of corruption, prevention of money laundering and cooperation. Medojević stated that an increased level of terrorism financing. poverty following the Covid-19 created a most alarming situation, therefore, immediate action was needed via a systematic approach, requiring that the Parliament form a Special Council for combating poverty. Bearing in mind the • President Bečić met with managing bodies of the legislative and control role as well as the representative role Gusinje Local Assembly Bujar Hasangjekaj and Mesud of the Parliament, the interlocutors agreed that the Women’s Čekić. President Bečić welcomed the initiative for MP Group should submit an initiative for setting up a encouraging closer cooperation with local self- Council dedicated to combating poverty. governments, and stressed that the Parliament was a place for the dialogue, where the topics important for improving the overall social environment should be covered. The interlocutors informed the President about current challenges faced by the Gusinje municipality, convinced that they would be able to establish increased cooperation with the Parliament of Montenegro, with the aim of creating requirements for addressing the challenges through joint actions.
• President Bečić met with the Head of the Council of 6 April Europe Programme Office to Montenegro Evgenia Giakoumopoulou. Pointing out the readiness of the Parliament to promote inclusion and equality of marginalised communities in Montenegrin society, President Bečić reminded of numerous initiatives from the previous period aimed at promotion and protection • Members of the Gender Equality Committee participated in of human rights and freedoms. He expressed the the online Presentation of reports on post-legislative readiness of the legislature to provide full contribution scrutiny of the Human Rights and Gender Equality Network to combating all forms of discrimination and working of Committees in the Western Balkan (HUGEN), organised to strengthen the concept of civil society via the by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD). The NAZIV PROJEKTA:NAZPIvar PliaRmOeJnEt KofT MAo : nOTVORENEOteTnveOgrRo ENE IINSTITUCIJENSTITucIJE available mechProjekatanismTsh. eT nh eewfinansira isnlettetrelro icsu etdoirte sd Evropskae bxyc thhaen Egdeud ca tiunijaon cento renposredstvom olifn teh ep rPeasrelinamtaetinot narDelegacije oyf Ifnesrteidtu otep. port unEvropskeity for an ex cunijehange o f u Crnoj opinions on theP rporjeevkioauts f iannadn soinrgao Einvgr ocposokpaer uantioijna posredsetxvpoemri ednecleesg aancdij ek nEovwrolepdsgkee r eulnatiejed uto c trhneo lja gwosr ai nalysed Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 6 BiltenNew sole ttraduer on the PVladearliament oCrnef Monten ElektronskoeGoregro Perf or mance EizdanjelectronicIzlazi form at Repetnaestodnevnolease: monthly year GodinaXI N o. 11 4II A Brojp ril 202 1 17 1-
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within the project, as well as the process of law application Jelušić referred to the importance of introducing gender- in the Western Balkans. In addition, the online presentation responsive budgeting and gathering of gender-sensitive was attended by member of the Committee on Human statistics, as well as the need for a systematic approach Rights and Freedoms and representative of the Committee to supporting women in the labour market. The main in the Steering Committee of the Human Rights and Gender goal of the respective meeting and the subsequent Equality Network of Committees in the Western Balkan meetings was to familiarise the parliaments and its (HUGEN) Albin Ćeman. The Human Rights and Gender members with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Equality Network of Committees in the Western Balkan the improvement of gender equality and strengthening (HUGEN) gathers the responsible committees from eight of women and girls, exchange experience and good parliaments, namely from the six Western Balkans practices, and also identify legislative and oversight countries - the Repu7b Alipc riol f Albania, Bosnia and activities and budgetary parliamentary activities toward Herzegovina, Montenegro, Republic of Kosovo, Republic of gender-responsive recovery. Serbia and Republic of Northern Macedonia.
• On the occasion of marking the World Health Day, within the frameworks of the project “Debates in society - social dialogue for a better future”, Vice-President Branka Bošnjak participated in a roundtable, implemented by Montenegrin Trade Union of Physicians, in partnership with the Center for Development of Non-Governmental Organizations, on the topic: “Role of social dialogue and trade unions in building a strong health systems following the COVID-19 pandemic”. Bošnjak pinpointed to the fact that the degraded social status of the physicians was perhaps the major issue • Chair of the Gender Equality Committee Božena Jelušić of the Montenegrin health system, and that the COVID-19 participated in the themed meeting of the Committee on brought back into the spotlight the physicians’ profession. Human Rights and Freedoms entitled “Children are children”, organised on the eve of marking the • Chair of the Committee on International Relations and International Roma Day - 8 April, and in light of the 2020 Emigrants Miodrag Lekić held a meeting with President of public campaign against arranged child marriages. They the Association and the Union of Montenegrins of Kosovo discussed the activities undertaken in the field of Slobodan M. Vujičić. They discussed the current position of preventing forced and arranged marriages of children the Montenegrin community in Kosovo and goals of the aimed at eliminating discrimination against the Roma, Association and the Union of Montenegrins, primarily as well as the process of integration of the Romani focused on strengthening cultural and all other ties with people into the society, established by the Declaration of the motherland Montenegro. Lekić voiced the Committee’s Western Balkans Partners on Roma Integration within openness to all initiatives aimed at the improvement of the the EU Enlargement Process. She reminded that distance position of the Montenegrin diaspora in Kosovo and solving from the Romani popula8t iAopnr wil as prevalent in the society pressing issues. Chair Lekić pointed out that, via its actions, and that adequate measures were required to suppress the Committee would initiate talks with the responsible further segregation of this population, especially in the Diaspora Administration and the Ministry of Foreign field of education. Affairs, and open significant topics for Montenegrins in Kosovo. • On the occasion of marking the International Roma Day - • Chair of the Gender Equality Committee Božena Jelušić 8 April, the building of the Parliament has been participated in one of three virtual meetings dedicated symbolically illuminated in colours of the flag of the to gender-responsive recovery following the crisis Romani people. In this manner, the Parliament of brough forth by the COVID-19 pandemic, organised by Montenegro demonstrated its commitment to the civic NNAZIV PROJEKTA:AZIv PROJEKTA: OT OTVORENEvORENEP IaNr lSiINSTITUCIJEaTmITenut cofI JME ontenegro Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women, within concept, acceptance and respect for diversity, but also an ProjekatProjekaTt hfie n nfinansiraaenwssilertate Erv isr oedp itsEvropskaekda b uy nthiej aE dpu ocsunijaatrieodn sctevn otposredstvomrme o df tehlee Pgaarcliiajme eE nvtDelegacijearroyp Isnksteit utne.i je uEvropske crnoj gor i unije u Crnoj the frameworks of the Inter-parliamentary dialogue. unequivocal commitment to enable the improvement of Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 7 BiltenNew sole ttraduer on the PVladearliament oCrnef Monten ElektronskoeGoregro Perf or mance EizdanjelectronicIzlazi form at Repetnaestodnevnolease: monthly year GodinaXI N o. 11 4II A Brojp ril 202 1 17 1-
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the social status of the Roma community in Montenegro through an inclusive approach. • Co-Chairs of the Women’s MP Group Branka Bošnjak and Vesna Pavićević met with the representatives of UNICEF in Montenegro: Juan Santander, Michaela Bauer, Danilo Smolović, Nela Krnić, Jelena Perović and Maja Kovačević. They introduced the idea of forming a high level Council dedicated to combating poverty, initially proposed by the NGO FOOD BANK, which would be realised in cooperation with the Parliament of Montenegro. Co-Chairs expressed concern with the current state of affairs in education 9 April caused by the Corona virus pandemic since the children were excluded from the learning process, knowing that this would mean a negative impact on their mental health, educational achievements and their wellbeing, as a whole. The possibility of a Human Milk Bank was introduced, an initiative realised under the assistance of UNICEF which • There was a meeting on1 0th Aep orcilcasion of launching of the was already prominent in the region, in order to reduce the INTER PARES project, which endeavours to strengthen the mortality rate of unborn1 4ch Ailpdrriel n. Both parties welcomed control and oversight role of the Parliament. any forms of cooperation, through joint projects realised by UNICEF in Montenegro as well as in the region.
• Women’s MP Group condemned most severely the occurrence that has left the public greatly concerned • President of the Parliament of Montenegro Aleksa Bečić involving a communal police officer, suspected of met with Conrad Adam, Ambassador of the Kingdom of committing an assault over an eight year old girl by Belgium in Montenegro. Expressing gratitude for the penetration. The public has been informed that new commitment of Belgium to Montenegro in the process of amendments to the Law tackling this matter would be joining NATO and the overall dynamics involving the prepared, especially the Criminal Code, seeking to process of European integration, Bečić shared his views introduce more severe penalty measures for committing regarding the challenges and the concrete results involving an assault over a child by penetration, since they opined that the benign pecuniary measures proscribed by the Criminal Code were unacceptable bearing in mind the severity of the committed assault in which the child had been wronged. When it comes to the law proposals, this law and the Law on Alimony Fund will be a priority, hence, all the women MPs will demand that the respective law proposal is adopted under urgent procedure.
• On the occasion of marking the Students' Week, organised by the Students' Council of the Law Faculty, University of Montenegro, there was a Display of rhetorical skills, during which President Bečić participated as member of the Jury. Bečić said that he was greatly honoured and pleased to have been given the opportunity to attend the event and the Chapters 23 and 24 and expressed conviction that greeted the participants, emphasising that they were Belgium would continue to support the European generators of ideas and creativity but also of change, thus, perspective of the Western Balkans. Acknowledging their voice neNAZIV PROJEKTA:eded to be heard every wOTVORENEhere and at aINSTITUCIJEll times. Montenegro’s capacity for democratic culture, the The PresidenNtA reZcIevi vPeRd Oa JlEeKtteTrA o: fO tThavnOkRs EfoNrE aP cIaNcrelSipaTtmiInTegnu tt cofI JME onteAnmegbrao ssador referred to the importance of promoting ProjekatThe nfinansiraewsletter is ed itEvropskaed by the Edu cunijaation cen tposredstvomre of the Parliame ntDelegacijeary Institute. Evropske unije u Crnoj be part of theP Jruorjye. kat finansira Evropska unija posredstvocmon dsterluecgtiavcei jdei aElvorgoupe,s eknec uonurijaeg iun gc rfunrotjh gero croi operation Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 8 9
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between the ruling majority and the opposition, also of ensuring the implementation of goals defined at national assessing that democratic changes meant “responsibility levels, contributing thus to the region as a whole”. Speaking and opportunity” as well as emphasised the importance of with the panel: Towards a Digital Society – Opportunities promoting political debate in Parliament. The interlocutors and Pitfalls for the Younger Generation Entering the Labour expressed conviction that both parliaments would Market, President Bečić expressed his belief that the contribute to the deepening of the cooperation, with countries of the Adriatic-Ionian region would be committed friendship groups deemed to be of exceptional importance. to creating opportunities for highly educated young people, as well as that digital business was another opportunity for • Chair of the Gender Equality Božena Jelušić participated in the countries of the Adriatic-Ionian region, saying that the second online meeting dedicated to gender-responsive Montenegro will recognise the opportunity a possible way recovery following the crisis brough forth by the COVID-19 is to exploit. During the introductory remarks, the Ministry pandemic, organised by Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Slovenia stated that the and UN Women within the frameworks of the Inter- Western Balkans was o1f 6st Araptreigl ic importance for the EU, parliamentary dialogue. Violence against women and girls and that the European integration of the Western Balkans amid the COVID-19 pandemic was the topic covered at the would be one of the key priorities during the Slovenian EU meeting. The discussion was dedicated to the practices presidency. employed by different countries seeking to provide an adequate solution, the system of protection and encouraging victims to report violence. The importance of • The new parliamentary website enables the citizens to ask the role of the parliament in creating an adequate questions, give suggestions or complaints. legislative framework was especially emphasised, as well as the importance of universal ratification of international • Chair of the Committee on International Relations and declarations which ban1n5e dA pvrioillence against women and Emigrants Miodrag Lekić held an online meeting with the girls, and also overseeing the activities of competent Chair of the Committee on Foreign and European institutions engaged in the enforcement of the rules. Community Affairs of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Piero Fassino. Chairs of both committees shared a joint opinion
th that the EU enlargement fatigue, which is sometimes contingent upon the vague European policy toward the • President Bečić took part in the 17 Conference of the Balkans, as well as prolonged integration processes, was Presidents/Speakers of Parliaments of the Adriatic and highly concerning. Lekić emphasised that there is a Ionian Initiative, organised by the National Assembly of the consensus in Montenegro pertaining to the issue of joining Republic of Slovenia within the framework of Slovenia's AII the European Union family, indicating to the importance of adopting European standards and the benefits derived thereof. Fassino stated that Italy was significantly dedicated to the process of accession of Montenegro and of other countries in the region, adding that all the matters in the region were of high concern to the Union.
• A session of the Defence and Security Council presided over by the President of Montenegro Milo Đukanović was held within the premises of Vila Gorica. Members of the Council, President of the Parliament Aleksa Bečić and Prime Minister Zdravko Krivokapić, as well as Minister of Defence Olivera Injac participated in the work of the session. At the suggestion of the Minister of Defence, the Council promoted Colonel Milutin Đurović to the rank of Brigadier General Chairmanship. Bečić emphasised that “from the aspect of and appointed him Chief of the General Staff of the Armed improving cooperation among countries at the bilateral Forces of Montenegro. Colonel Željko Radulović has been level, as well as from the aspect of pursuing goals common appointed Deputy Chief of General Staff. The Report on the NNAZIV PROJEKTA:AZIv PROJEKTA: OT OTVORENEvORENEP IaNr lSiINSTITUCIJEaTmITenut cofI JME ontenegro for the development of the region, by participating in this participation of members of the Armed Forces of ProjekatProjekaTt hfie n nfinansiraaenwssilertate Erv isr oedp itsEvropskaekda b uy nthiej aE dpu ocsunijaatrieodn sctevn otposredstvomrme o df tehlee Pgaarcliiajme eE nvtDelegacijearroyp Isnksteit utne.i je uEvropske crnoj gor i unije u Crnoj and similar conferences, we try to promote the approach Montenegro in international forces, peacekeeping missions Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 9 BiltenNew sole ttraduer on the PVladearliament oCrnef Monten ElektronskoeGoregro Perf or mance EizdanjelectronicIzlazi form at Repetnaestodnevnolease: monthly year GodinaXI N o. 11 4II A Brojp ril 202 1 17 1-
and other activities abroad was considered. The Council cooperation and socio-economic recovery of the region. accepted the Report and determined the Rules on deployment of the Arme1d7 F Aoprcreils and national restrictions during the NATO mission in Iraq - NMI and the European Union Training Mission in Mali - EUTM.
• Parliament of Montenegro issued its 2020 Performance Report, one of many activities aimed at affirming and strengthening transparency and openness of work. Many of the activities were realised under the circumstances posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which highly affected the dynamic and the intensity of work. 13 sittings were held and 80 acts were adopted,of which 46 were laws; 159 meetings of working bodies were held, during which 420 items were considered, one control hearing and 22 • Co-Chairs of the Collegium of the Women’s MP Group consultative hearings were conducted. Also, accounts were Branka Bošnjak and Vesna Pavićević met with opened via social media – Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. representatives of the NGOs Women's Safe House and A novelty was introduce1d9 e nAapbrliilng following of the work of Prima Mira Saveljić, Aida Perović and Jovana Hajduković. working bodies via the internet, and also a form for the The discussion was dedicated to the actualization of filing of petitions was made available, rendering the filing amendments to the Criminal Code. The respective process easier. amendments have been envisaged as a special activity within the agenda plan seeking more severe penalty measures for the criminal assault of sexual freedom against • Vice - President Branka Bošnjak met with the persons. Although they agreed it was a very urgent matter, representatives of the association for Crohn's disease and they came to the conclusion that in order to prepare quality ulcerative colitis Montenegro Milica Popović and Slavica amendments additional time was needed. Bulatović. The interlocutors agreed that the public was not familiarised sufficiently with the disease and its cause • The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe effects, usually resulting in death. Due to lack of information (PACE) considered the R2ep2o Arpt roinl Post-monitoring dialogue the patients suffering from the disease are faced with many with Montenegro and adopted the Resolution analysing issues and lack of understanding, both from a wider progress that Montenegro achieved in the period since community as well as the competent institutions, which 2015. have failed to identify the cases of this predominantly young population in countless legislative acts, thus depriving them of protection, as well as a remedy and a far • At the second meeting of the Collegium of the Women’s MP more comfortable life. 2B1o Ašnpjraikl expressed readiness to Group, the Work Plan was considered and adopted. The provide assistance, in order to render more visible the members of the Collegium also got acquainted with the issues faced by the target group. letter of the Association of Parents, which proposed amendments to the Law on Legal Aid, the Law on Travel Documents and the Law on Border Control. In addition, they discussed the improvement of the legislative • Head of the Parliament of Montenegro's permanent framework via amendments to the Criminal Code. delegation to the Parliamentary Dimension of the Central European Initiative (CEI-PD)Tamara Vujović, participated • For the purpose of preparing a quality project proposal, in an online meeting of the General Committee on Cultural which is to be implemented in joint cooperation between Affairs, organised by the National Assembly of the Republic the Parliament and INTER PARES, an online meeting was of Hungary. The meeting was dedicated to the topic: realised between Deputy Secretary General Milena “Cultural diversity and identity in Europe”, gathering Vuković-Sekulović and her associates and representatives representatives from 15 countries, as well as respectable of the European Commission, International Institute for panelists from international organisations. Vujović Democracy and Electoral Assistance – IDEA and INTER emphasised that cultural diversity was a force which lead PARES, and representatives of the EU Delegation. In the to unity and solidarity, and at the same time enriched our context of planning and implementing of joint activities societies, and on the occasion laid out the annual plan of within the partnership, which will be primarily aimed at Montenegro’NAZIV PROJEKTA:s presidency over the OTVORENECEI, indicat inINSTITUCIJEg as a strengthening the control and oversight role of the priority theN AfoZlIlovw PinRgO JsEuKbTjeAc:t OaTrveOasR: EeNnEvP iIarNrolSniaTmmIeTenuta col fI JME ontePnaerglriao ment, modalities for achieving the key goals and ProjekatThe nfinansiraewsletter is ed itEvropskaed by the Edu cunijaation cen tposredstvomre of the Parliame ntDelegacijeary Institute. 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considered. Bearing in mind the similarity of their working parliamentary service. The trainer was Radmila Stupar challenges, exchange of experience with the parliaments of Đurišić, psychologist. The purpose of the training was to the EU member states 2w3e rAep rdiel emed crucial in terms of familiarise the participants with emotional intelligence and finding a work methodology particularly suitable for the its key elements, as well 2a4s iAtsp ruinl derlying capacity, through Montenegrin Parliament. an interactive approach; and also to show its applicability in their everyday personal lives and professional experience and development.
• President Bečić conversed online with Michela Telatin, representative of the United Nations Office for Project • President Bečić met with the heads of delegations of the Services in Montenegro (UNOPS). The meeting provided an Parliament to parliamentary assemblies of international opportunity to express thanks to UNOPS for its engagement organisations and regional multilateral initiatives as well as in the socio-economic projects. Bečić also expressed belief with the Chair on the Committee on International Relations that joint activities would accelerate the integration process and Emigrants Miodrag Lekić. The interlocutors discussed of Montenegro. He acquainted his interlocutor with the manners of promoting parliamentary engagement, as well commitment of the new ruling majority to invest all of its as the working plan of delegations. In this context, it was efforts toward democratic and sustainable development of concluded that aside from the priority commitment of Montenegro. Telatin made reference to the importance of strengthening the control and oversight activity, together ratification of the Agreement between Montenegro and with the judiciary and electoral reforms, special attention UNOPS. She also indicated to numerous possibilities for would be dedicated to international parliamentary intensifying the cooperation, strongly anticipating a cooperation, respectively parliamentary diplomacy, as well successful cooperation with the Montenegrin institutions. as its contribution to achieving the foreign-policy goals. Secretary General of the Parliament of Montenegro Aleksandar Klarić also attended the meeting. • President of the Parliament of Montenegro, Aleksa Bečić, conversed online with the co-rapporteurs of the • Chair of the Gender Equality Committee Božena Jelušić, and Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for Suzana Pribilović, Vesna Pavićević, members of the Montenegro – Emanuelis Zingeris and Damien Cottier. Committee, as well as Vice-President of the Parliament President Bečić exchanged views with his interlocutors on Branka Bošnjak, participated in an online meeting with the recently adopted PACE Resolution, thanking for the members of the European Parliament Tanja Fajon and clearly expressed support for the adoption of the Law on Vladimír Bilčík. During the meeting, they discussed women Freedom of Religion, as a solution that respected democracy aSinmdo lneea dVeirls, hip amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis and and the rule of law. Emphasising the importance of exchanged experience and practices involving legislation constructive judicial reforms, Bečić said he believed that by and decision-making. The meeting was organised within the completing this process, achieving concrete results in the frameworks of the European Parliament programme field of the rule of law and other key areas, Montenegro whose goal is to strengthen women, especially would create the necessary preconditions to becoming the women MPs, and provide parliamentarians with an first next member of the European Union. The PACE co- opportunity to exchange experience and discuss the best rapporteurs welcomed the postponement of consideration practices involving women’s participation in politics and of prosecutorial laws by the President of the Parliament and their active contribution to adopting gender-related several MPs in February, which, as they said, enabled the legislation and monitoring the process of gender budgeting. Venice Commission to submit an expert opinion, but also expressed commitment to partnership and consultations • Human Resources Management Bureau organised for a with international partners. Bečić reminded of the second time in a row the training “Emotional intelligence”, responsibility of the new parliamentary majority to dedicated to the second group of participants from the implement reforms for further progress of the country devotedly and in that context, expressed gratitude for the contribution of the Cou2n6c iAl porfi l Europe in the process of strengthening the legislative and institutional framework and recognition of European values and standards.
• President Bečić and Deputy Head of the OSCE Mission to Montenegro Siv-Katrine Leirtroe publicly unveiled plaque at the entrance of the Blue Hall and the Red Room, placed in sign of gratitude to the OSCE for the donation of professional NNAZIV PROJEKTA:AZIv PROJEKTA: OT OTVORENEvORENEP IaNr lSiINSTITUCIJEaTmITenut cofI JME onteenqeugirpo ment for live streaming and broadcasting parliamentary committee meetings. Bečić commended their ProjekatProjekaTt hfie n nfinansiraaenwssilertate Erv isr oedp itsEvropskaekda b uy nthiej aE dpu ocsunijaatrieodn sctevn otposredstvomrme o df tehlee Pgaarcliiajme eE nvtDelegacijearroyp Isnksteit utne.i je uEvropske crnoj gor i unije u Crnoj cooperation, which had resulted in, as he noted, numerous Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 11 BiltenNew sole ttraduer on the PVladearliament oCrnef Monten ElektronskoeGoregro Perf or mance EizdanjelectronicIzlazi form at Repetnaestodnevnolease: monthly year GodinaXI N o. 11 4II A Brojp ril 202 1 17 1-
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successful projects in the past, aimed at increasing law marriage and punis2h8in Agp trhile offenders appropriately, transparency and public work of the Parliament. One of the concluding that such a delicate topic required a most significant projects enabled the installment of the multidisciplinary approach. latest professional equipment in three parliamentary rooms reserved for committee meetings. Bečić indicated to many realised projects, such as the new web portal enabling access to relevant data via an open format, institutionalising • President Bečić met with President of the Municipality of of petitions, thus establishing a clear relationship between Kotor, Vladimir Jokić, and President of the Municipality of the citizen and the Parliament, and also the project of Herceg Novi, Stevan Katić. Jokić informed Bečić about the digitised legislative process soon to be finalised. Leirtroe problems of the local self-government, as well as about the emphasised that the donated equipment is a long-lasting initiative sent to the Government of Montenegro to asset, which will ensure enhanced openness of work of determine the status of the city to the local self-government parliamentary committees. Secretary General of the in Kotor, instead of the current form of municipality. He also Parliament Aleksandar Klarić also attended the meeting, referred to the cooperation of Kotor with Dubrovnik, as well informing on the occasion Leirtroe with the previously as potential cooperation with other Mediterranean cities, in realised activities and the future activities. the interest of achieving conditions for continuous sustainable tourism. Bečić commended the work of the • Chair of the Committee on International Relations and Municipality of Kotor on making financial situation steady, Emigrants Miodrag Lekić participated in the online Inter- as well as the proactive and persistent action on improving parliamentary Conference: “Western Balkans between the conditions for the upcoming tourist season.
multipolarism and European integration process ”, th organised by Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of • MPs Tamara Vujović, Maksim Vučinić and Amer Smailović Deputies of the Italian Parliament. President of the participated in the 7 Inter-Parliamentary Union Global Chamber of Deputies of the Italian Parliament Roberto Fico Conference of Young Parliamentarians, held on 28-29 April, emphasised that the Italian Parliament would continue to in the format of a videoconference. The main theme of the support the full integration of Western Balkan countries Conference, which gathered over 250 parliamentarians from into the EU. European Commissioner for Neighbourhood countries across the world, was dedicated to the recovery and Enlargement Olivér Várhelyi stressed that the future of from the COVID-19 pandemic. During the four panel sessions the Western Balkans was undoubtedly in the EU. Italian dedicated to the topics of participation of youth in Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio affirmed the democratic processes, education, health and economic European perspective of the Western Balkans, placing an strengthening, the parliamentarians discussed youth rights emphasis on the importance of the role of parliaments in and their strengthening, in the context of recovery from the context of provision of support to the process of Covid-19 pandemic, wa2y9s Atpor ibl oost their recovery and European integration of the Western Balkan countries. strengthen the educational system, promote youth Lekić noted that the Western Balkans formed an integral employment and upgrade the health services. part of Europe in geogra2p7h iAcaplr, ipl olitical and cultural sense, and emphasised that consensus in the Balkans existed solely in the matter of full membership into the EU. • The Parliament marked symbolically the jubilee of 65 years since the founding of Association of Scouts of Montenegro and 93 years of scouting. A retrospective exhibition of over • Bečić attended the ceremony of episcopal installation of 50 photographs has been displayed on the plateau in front monsignor Ivan Štironja. The installation was held in the St of the Parliament serving as a guideline through time - since Tryphon's Cathedral, on the day of Blessed Osanna of Kotor. the founding of the assoc3i0a tAiopnrsil up to the present day. The setting up of the photographs was made possible thanks to • MP Jovanka Laličić met with Fana Delia, Coordinator of the an ample fund of photographs from the Association of Scouts Centre for Roma initiatives to discuss the amendments to of Montenegro. the Criminal Code, in part relating to the trafficking in human beings and banning of marriage/common law marriage NAZIV PROJEKTA: OTVORENE INSTITUCIJE among childrNeAn.Z TIhve Py RexOpJrEeKssTeAd :r OeaTdvinOeRssE fNorE Pc IaoNrolSpiaTemrIaTetnuiot con fI JME o•n t ePnheogtro graphs of presidents from all convocations are now ProjekatThe nfinansiraewsletter is ed itEvropskaed by the Edu cunijaation cen tposredstvomre of the Parliame ntDelegacijeary Institute. Evropske unije u Crnoj in terms of pPrervoejnetkinagt afirnranngseidr ac hEivldr ompasrkriaa guens,i jcao mpomsorn edstvoamva idlaeblleeg aat cthijee p Eavrrlioampsekneta uryn wijeb usi cter. noj gori Centar za demokratsku tranziciju, VII Omladinske bb, Podgorica; tel: +382 20 207 070, 207 071; fax +382 20 207 072; e-mail: CCeennttaarr zzaa ddeemmookkrraattsskkuu ttrraannzziicciijjuu,, VVIIII OOmmllaaddiinnsskkee bbbb,, PPooddggoorriiccaa;; tteell:: ++338822 2200 207 070,, 207 071;; fax +382 20 207 072; e-maiill:: [email protected];; wwwwww.c.cddttmmnn.o.orrg g 12