Montenegro is preparing for a possible EU membership. In the Bay of Kotor, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, many people associate accession with hopes for economic growth and further reforms.

From the last watchmaker in Kotor’s Old Town to fishermen struggling with the effects of cruise tourism, as well as yacht charter operators and olive growers, many see new opportunities in joining the European Union. At the same time, the country continues its efforts to combat corruption and organized crime.