Ekonomická připravenost Černé Hory na vstup do Evropské unie (2016-2024)

The bachelor’s thesis deals with the economic readiness of Montenegro for accession to the European Union and the euro area. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate to what extent the country meets the conditions set for membership, especially from the perspective of macroeconomic development, external economic relations and the process of real convergence. The thesis also includes an assessment of the fulfilment of the Copenhagen criteria, with additional attention paid to public opinion regarding Montenegro’s accession to the European Union. The analysis shows that Montenegro meets the basic prerequisites of a functioning market economy, however, its economy shows a number of limitations, such as a high dependence on the service sector, limited economic diversification and persistent problems in the labour market. Shortcomings are also identified in the area of the rule of law and the fight against corruption. In conclusion, it is stated that although Montenegro has achieved some progress in the process of European integration, its overall readiness for accession to the European Union and the euro area still shows certain shortcomings, and therefore recommendations are formulated aimed at removing the key barriers to further integration.