The current Serbian government is trying to transfer its internal political dubiousness and unimplemented large-scale projects outside its borders, i.e. to those parts of its neighborhood where there is already an adequate political infrastructure, says the European Parliament’s rapporteur for Montenegro Tonino Picula in an interview for Pobjeda.
He explains that even without a deeper knowledge of the situation, it is clear that Belgrade’s policy towards Podgorica is one of the home points that generate instability in Montenegro.
After the enthronement of Metropolitan Joanikije, Picula strongly condemned the violence that took place. Seven days after these events, he says that it deserved harsh condemnation, stating that this type of political instrumentalization or, better said, abuse of religious manifestations that turn into violence does not suit a country that has already achieved some important and relevant ambitions at the previous stages of membership in the EU.
He points out that everything that happened in Cetinje makes it difficult to prove the capacity of Montenegro in the accession process.
“Today, the ruling majority certainly has the greatest responsibility for mitigating endemic divisions in Montenegrin society.Polarization and advocacy of revisionist ideas should be avoided in practical moves and public appearances”, he adds.
“All those who have not yet understood that the development and prosperity of the state require transparent and democratic processes instead of noise, anger, provocations and unconstructive arguments are also responsible.
In that sense, I sincerely hope that the responsible people on the political and public scene will recognize the values of a modern democratic society and justify the expectations of the citizens, but also the friends of Montenegro in the EU”, Picula stresses.
