US EditionEU Moves to Start Drafting Montenegro Accession Treaty
EU ambassadors approved a working party to prepare the treaty, a technical step that moves Montenegro closer to membership after years of negotiations.
- On Wednesday, European Union member states in Brussels decided to start drafting an accession treaty for Montenegro, marking a critical phase in the country's path toward joining the bloc.
- Montenegro has long worked through reforms and negotiations, completing 14 of the 35 clusters required for membership, establishing itself as a frontrunner among EU candidates.
- European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos called the decision a "major step on the path to EU membership" for the nation of about 600,000 people, recognizing its demonstrated progress.
- Welcoming the Brussels decision, European Affairs Minister Maida Gorcevic said it confirms the country is on the right path, expressing hope that Montenegro could become the bloc's next member by 2028.
- Renewed interest in Western Balkans enlargement reflects the EU's strategic desire for a stable, connected region, potentially motivating neighbouring countries as Montenegro advances toward eventual integration.
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European Union countries decided on Wednesday to start drafting Montenegro's accession treaty, marking a new stage on the country's path towards joining the bloc.
The EU countries have decided to begin work on the drafting of Montenegro's accession treaty, marking a new phase on the country's road to its accession treaty.
Montenegro took another step towards membership in the European Union (EU) on Wednesday, with officials saying the bloc's countries had agreed to start drafting an accession treaty for the small Balkan state.
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