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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 9197

23 May 2006
THE DAY IN POLITICS / (eu) eu/montenegro
EU affirms that Montenegro's desire for independence must be respected - separate SAA negotiations with Serbia and Montenegro

Brussels, 22/05/2006 (Agence Europe) - On Monday the EU took note, without any enthusiasm but with a lot of realism, of the referendum result on 21 May in Montenegro, which had gained the 55.4% majority necessary for the country's independence (the minimum required was 55%). The EU High Representative for CFSP, Javier Solana declared, “the EU will fully respect the wish of the majority of Montenegrins. It is very important that both recognise the outcome”. Commissioner for Enlargement,...

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