{"id":45376,"date":"2025-09-29T11:14:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T09:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamn.org\/?p=45376"},"modified":"2025-11-05T13:23:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T12:23:53","slug":"the-first-module-of-school-of-political-studies-for-the-participants-of-the-xxiii-generation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamn.org\/en\/the-first-module-of-school-of-political-studies-for-the-participants-of-the-xxiii-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"The first module of School of Political Studies for the participants of the XXIII generation"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first module of the School of Political Studies, \u201cThe European Union in Practice \u2013 What Awaits Us in Reality?\u201d<\/strong> was held from September 26 to 28 in Podgorica and Ulcinj.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the module, in addition to panel discussions, participants had the opportunity to attend lectures by renowned professors who presented various aspects of the European integration process and its possible implications for Montenegro and the region.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gordana \u0110urovi\u0107<\/span><\/strong>, professor at the Faculty of Economics, University of Montenegro, gave a lecture on the topic \u201cThe EU Multiannual Financial Framework 2028\u20132034 and Structural Funds: Possible Position of Montenegro.\u201d<\/em> She reminded that the EU today has 450 million inhabitants, generates 18% of the world\u2019s GDP, attracts one-fifth of global foreign direct investment, and provides more than 50% of global development aid. She emphasized the importance of timely constitutional adjustments, mobilization of expert resources, and Montenegro\u2019s readiness to seize the opportunity to access EU funds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Milo\u0161 Be\u0161i\u0107<\/strong>, professor at the Faculty of Political Sciences, University of Belgrade, held a lecture titled \u201cEU Integration \u2013 Montenegro Tomorrow.\u201d<\/em> Through an analysis of experiences of Central and Eastern European countries, he discussed the political, economic, and social effects of membership \u2013 from strengthening institutions and the rule of law, to increasing investment and economic growth, as well as changes in education, healthcare, and youth mobility. He particularly emphasized that EU membership does not bring automatic solutions, but rather provides a framework and instruments that countries must know how to use effectively.<\/p>\n

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The discussions also covered broader challenges faced by the European Union itself, including demographic changes, migration, energy and security policy, as well as geopolitical tensions. It was concluded that future member states should not only be beneficiaries, but active participants in addressing common challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n

This module was financially supported by the Ministry of European Affairs<\/strong> through the project \u201cEU Perspective: Strengthening Awareness of Citizens on European Integration\u201d<\/em> and by the Council of Europe<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n