Montenegro kicks off application procedure for EU membership

18/04/2008

PODGORICA, Montenegro -- Deputy Prime Minister in Charge of EU Integration Gordana Djurovic announced on Thursday (April 17th) that Montenegro has launched the procedure to become a Union member. She explained the draft application for EU membership has been prepared. The next step in the process is to receive candidate status. Consultations are under way with EU partners in hopes of securing enough support for its bid, Djurovic added. (Republika, Makfax, HINA - 17/04/08)