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Speech by President von der Leyen at the opening of the conference ‘Smart Growth, Green Future: Accelerating Investments in Montenegro'

· Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (European Union)

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· Ursula von der Leyen Wiki · European Commission WikiSpeech by President von der Leyen at the opening of the conference ‘Smart Growth, Green Future: Accelerating Investments in Montenegro'

ContextSpeech by the President of the European Commission opening an investment conference in Tivat, Montenegro, with the Prime Minister of Montenegro.

Why it mattersBacks investment projects in Montenegro as part of its path toward EU membership.

Problems raised
  1. Montenegro needs investment to grow.
  2. Reforms must be backed by capital.
  3. Private investors need confidence.
Solutions proposed
  1. Sign 14 investment projects with European backing.
  2. Bring in the EIB, EBRD and private banks.
  3. Support Montenegro's reform agenda.
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