UPDATE: Montenegro is poised to close five key chapters in its EU negotiation process today during an Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels. This significant advancement includes chapters on enterprise establishment, capital movement, economic law, agriculture, and fisheries.
Montenegro’s delegation, led by Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, is accompanied by several high-ranking officials, including Vice Presidents Ervin Ibrahimović and Nik Đeljošaj, along with Minister of European Affairs Maida Gorčević, Finance Minister Novica Vuković, and Agriculture Minister Vladimir Joković.
This development is crucial as Montenegro aims to close all remaining chapters by the end of next year. Currently, the country has opened all 33 negotiation chapters and temporarily closed seven. Following today’s conference, Montenegro will enter a pivotal year with 12 closed chapters.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz recently stated that the EU is ready to take the next step in Montenegro’s negotiation process, indicating that they could soon begin work on an accession agreement. “Montenegro has probably progressed the most among candidates, and we can now move to the next step,” Merz emphasized, highlighting the importance of strengthening ties to combat illegal migration.
Montenegro was granted candidate status in December 2010 and began negotiations in June 2012. The outcomes of today’s discussions could accelerate its path toward EU membership, making it a critical moment for both the nation and the region.
As news unfolds from this conference, stakeholders are encouraged to monitor the developments closely, as they could have significant implications for Montenegro’s future in the EU and the broader geopolitical landscape.
