DPM Momo Koprivica meets with ECHR President Marko Bošnjak

Deputy Prime Minister for Political System, Justice and Anti-Corruption Momo Koprivica paid a visit to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, where he met with President of the Court Marko Bošnjak. The meeting was also attended by Vice-President of the Court Ivana Jelić, and Registrar of the Court Marialena Tsirli.

During the cordial and constructive discussion, key topics were addressed in the fields of the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and the importance of effective implementation of the Court’s judgments in member states of the Council of Europe. Particular emphasis was placed on the challenges Montenegro faces in the context of European integration and judicial reform.

Deputy Prime Minister Koprivica underlined the Government of Montenegro’s strong commitment to improving the legal system, strengthening institutional efforts in the fight against corruption, and raising human rights standards in line with the practices and values promoted by the Court in Strasbourg.

He particularly highlighted that Montenegro is fully dedicated to enforcing the Court’s judgments, viewing them not as actions against the state, but as legal instruments that serve the interests of the country, its citizens, and their rights. He emphasized that the Government has taken all necessary steps to ensure the full implementation of the Court’s decisions within the prescribed deadlines. This is evidenced by the payment of compensation to former employees of "Radoje Dakić" in the total amount of EUR 6.2 million, as well as the Government’s decisions to provide compensation to an additional 1,500 former employees, and former workers of "IMO Košuta" from Cetinje, "KAP", and Nikšić Bauxite Mine.

President Bošnjak commended Montenegro’s ongoing efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and its openness to constructive dialogue with international judicial institutions. He stressed that continued cooperation with the European Court is of great importance for Montenegro’s further progress toward full EU membership.

The meeting also addressed the role of judicial independence in safeguarding fundamental rights, the importance of judicial transparency, and the need to enhance public trust in the institutions of the justice system.

This visit marks another step forward in strengthening international cooperation in the field of the rule of law and reaffirms Montenegro’s commitment to European values and the principles that underpin modern democratic systems.