Montenegro Enters Endgame for EU Membership with 2028 Target
Montenegro is advancing in its bid to join the European Union by 2028, having provisionally closed 14 of the 33 required negotiation chapters. Despite this progress, the rule of law remains a significant obstacle, with EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos urging continued reforms. The nation, which became an EU candidate in 2010 and opened accession talks in 2012, has branded its national airline with the slogan ’28 by 28′ to highlight its membership goal. The European Commission views Montenegro as a test case for a new two-tier accession model designed to prevent democratic backsliding similar to issues seen in Hungary, although this proposal faces resistance from some member states. Additionally, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte recently met with Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović to discuss key factors for the final negotiation stage, emphasizing regional stability and credible NATO membership. This diplomatic engagement underscores the strategic importance of Montenegro’s integration into Euro-Atlantic institutions as it navigates the complex final phases of EU accession.
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