Members in the committee remain cautiously optimistic, but urge the Montenegrin government to "guarantee the full independence and accountability of the judiciary," to "adopt and implement proactive policies against corruption," and to "implement reforms in the media laws" that would guarantee an independent and free press in the country.
Pēc tam, kad 13. decembrī Lisabonā būs svinīgi parakstīts jaunais Lisabonas Līgums, ES valstu un valdību vadītāji pievērsīsies jautājumiem, kas bija prioritāri Portugāles prezidentūras laikā.