Skip to main content
Get facts, not fiction
Published • loading... • Updated

Merz Sees Montenegro in EU by 2028 as Berlin Process Summit Opens

Merz said candidate states could gain early access to EU programs and the single market if they keep advancing reforms.

Summary by Balkan Insight
At the opening of the Berlin Process summit in Montenegro on Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Montenegro could join the EU by 2028, and he urged regional cooperation.

63 Articles

Center

Mit dem "Berliner Prozess" sollen die sechs westlichen Balkan-Staaten an die EU-Mitgliedschaft herangeführt werden. Eine Guarantee gibt es nicht. Wie weit ist

Read Full Article
Center

Federal Chancellor Merz has confirmed his support for the accession of the Western Balkans to the EU.

·Germany
Read Full Article
Center

The aim of the "Berlin Process" is to bring the six Western Balkan states closer to EU membership. There is no guarantee. How far has one come after twelve years?

·Bonn, Germany
Read Full Article
Lean Right

The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, called for further enlargement of the European Union in order to "retain sovereignty" in the world arena. The German policy statement was made in the context of the attempts to Euro-integration the Western Balkans, transmitting RIA News. "We want to maintain this momentum of EU enlargement. The European Union must grow if it wants to defend its sovereignty in this world and be perceived as a clear force in …

Lean Right

The last enlargement of the EU has been a long time ago, but with Montenegro, a state is on the right track to change soon. Other countries in the Western Balkans could follow. However, there are also dissatisfaction - and disturbing fires, for example from Beijing.

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 41% of the sources are Center
41% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

berliner-sonntagsblatt.de broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal