Integration processes are the result of globalisation and phenomenon which include a lot of social – economic aspects. Montenegro is in position to do a direct crossing from transition to integration, through nominal, actual, structural and institutional convergence. This paper analyses the achieved economic, institutional, and social development of Montenegro according to the Copenhagen convergence criteria, through the prism of accessing the EU. Also, this paper is trying to define basic characteristics of modern general and special economic position of Montenegro in the process of joining the EU. This paper points out two facts: direct condition between speed of accessing the EU and resolution in realisation reforms, in order to satisfy all the European requirements and possibilities of alternative developing strategies.
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