Montenegro is moving closer to joining the European Union, with EU leaders and Montenegrin officials expressing confidence that the country could become a member by 2028.
Speaking at a EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat on Friday (5 Jun), European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described Montenegro’s accession process as “within reach”, while President Jakov Milatović said the country’s membership goal was both realistic and strongly supported by European partners.
Key developments:
- The EU has established a working group to draft Montenegro’s accession treaty.
- Montenegro is widely regarded as the leading EU candidate among Western Balkan states.
- EU leaders highlighted enlargement as a strategic priority amid security and economic challenges facing Europe.
- Candidate countries must continue reforms, including strengthening democratic institutions and tackling corruption.
The summit also included leaders from across the EU and Western Balkans, with discussions focusing on regional integration, security cooperation, and the future of EU enlargement.
ℹ️ AP News
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