In arguing against the motion, the government stressed recent positive developments, especially the favourable EU feasibility study. In Montenegro, meanwhile, a survey conducted by the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights found that around 40.5 per cent of Montenegrins would likely vote for independence in a future referendum, compared to 36 per cent who oppose it.
В аргументите си против искането правителството подчерта неотдавнашните положителни събития и особено благоприятното предварително проучване на ЕС.