Kos: Without chapters on democracy, there is no EU membership

The process of accession to the European Union is not limited to fulfilling formal conditions, but also entails building strong and stable democratic institutions - said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos after a meeting with the President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović in Brussels.

In a post on the social network X, Kos stated that she discussed with President Milatović the need for Montenegro to now prioritize fundamental reforms, especially in chapters related to democracy.

- The EU accession process isn't just about ticking boxes, it's about building democratic institutions which can withstand the demands of life as an EU member state - Kos said.

She added that in her conversation with Milatović she emphasized the importance of prioristising the fundamentals - the essential chapters on democracy.

- Without them, no country can join the EU - Kos stated in the post.