Published October 26,2024
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The European Commission chief mentioned on Saturday that Montenegro may attain its European Union membership goal in 2028.
“Montenegro’s target of becoming a member of the EU in 2028 is ambitious but achievable,” mentioned Ursula Von der Leyen throughout a joint press convention with Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic within the capital Podgorica.
She added that Montenegro is extraordinarily longing for its EU future.
”Montenegro may be very superior on the accession path,” mentioned Von der Leyen.
Spajic, for his half, mentioned Montenegro has taken very decided steps in the direction of EU membership.
“The subsequent 2 years play a key function. Montenegro wants to shut 26 chapters by the top of 2026. We intention to turn into an EU member by the top of 2028,” mentioned Spajic.
Von der Leyen additionally met with President Jakov Milatovic.
Von der Leyen accomplished her Western Balkan tour, which included Albania, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Montenegro.
Montenegro declared independence in 2006, submitted an official membership software to the EU in Dec. 2008, and was granted “candidate country” standing in Dec. 2010.
On June 29, 2012, Montenegro started accession negotiations and is predicted to turn into the EU’s subsequent member.
The nation signed the primary official doc with NATO (Partnership for Peace Framework Document) on Dec. 14, 2006, and obtained the standing of NATO’s twenty ninth member on June 5, 2017.
Source: www.anews.com.tr