The European Union is discussing establishing new safeguard mechanisms for countries that will join Union in the future, while Montenegro is expected to be the first state to face these new conditions.

According to reports of Euronews, The proposals are intended to ensure that new member states continue to respect democracy, rule of law and fundamental European values after membership. One of the measures discussed is the possibility of suspending the right to vote in EU institutions in cases of serious violations of these principles.

The initiative comes at a time when the European Union is considering ways to ensure that candidate countries do not turn away from democratic standards after they become full-fledged Union members. Supporters of these measures argue that the EU should have more effective instruments to react to violations of fundamental European values.

Montenegro is considered among the most advanced Western Balkan countries in the European integration process. Its progress in negotiations puts it at the centre of discussions on how new membership conditions can be implemented. However, the country must still meet the relevant requirements before becoming a full member of the European Union.

Source Layer: Dukeagini