Politics notices and news from Montenegro.
The European Union is preparing stricter safeguards for future members, including the possible temporary suspension of their voting rights, with Montenegro set to become the first candidate country required to accept the new rules without negotiating their terms, Euronews reports. Last month, the Eu
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Montenegro is the first to test the EU's new safeguards, with member states expected to reach a position as early as next week. But contrary to the other negotiating chapters, Podgorica is finding out that the safeguards, including the possibility of suspending voting rights, are non-negotiable.
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The Prime Minister called for peaceful demonstrations and greater political consensus on housing legislation.
11/4/2026 · Read at The Portugal News →
In its assessment of Albania’s progress, the Commission said that “cross-party cooperation, as well as inclusive and constructive dialogue in Parliament and with civil society, are required” The post Montenegro one step away from EU membership, Commission sees accession negotiations concluding by en
11/4/2026 · Read at Proto Thema English →
The European Union could conclude accession negotiations with Montenegro by the end of this year and could sign an accession treaty with the country as soon as June 2027, the European Commission said on Wednesday. “For the first time since 2011, when the EU closed accession negotiations with Croatia
11/4/2026 · Read at Cyprus Mail →
"With the Russian intervention in Ukraine, the geopolitical situation changed dramatically ... the EU understood they have to fortify 'their territory' in south-eastern Europe, and now you have, again, full energy [in the enlargement process]," Montenegro's former ambassador said.
11/4/2026 · Read at EUobserver →
Die EU-Kommission legt eine Analyse zu den Beitrittschancen mehrerer Länder vor. Als Nächstes könnte sich demnach Montenegro der Union anschließen. Von der Ukraine verlangt Brüssel schnelle Reformen.
11/4/2026 · Read at Der Spiegel →
11/4/2026 · Read at ORF →
As both countries race to join the EU, their defense ministers warn they are facing rising Russian online interference campaigns.
11/3/2026 · Read at Politico Europe →
Montenegro’s EU Minister Maida Gorčević told the Euronews Enlargement Summit in Brussels that its negotiating chapters could close this year, with accession following in 2028. She rejected second-class membership and pledged to resolve disputes with Croatia.
11/3/2026 · Read at Euronews →