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Part of situation: Montenegro EU accession: Constitutional and regulatory steps (25 clusters)

European Commission develops new EU accession roadmap for Balkan candidates

EU accession Western Balkans European Commission Schengen Area EU enlargement

The European Commission is developing new frameworks to facilitate the accession of Western Balkan nations to the European Union. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has indicated that a roadmap is being prepared for advanced candidates, which may include specific protective mechanisms.

One proposed model involves allowing candidate countries to appoint a commissioner to the College of Commissioners after signing the accession treaty but before formal membership is finalized. This would allow new members to participate in shaping EU legislation earlier in the process. Additionally, the Commission is considering mechanisms to protect the Union's stability, such as temporary limitations on a new member's veto rights or the ability for existing members to suspend voting rights via a qualified majority.

In Montenegro, the path to becoming the 28th EU member by 2028 faces administrative hurdles, specifically the massive task of translating the EU acquis into the national language. The Commission is reportedly considering a temporary derogation or the use of an official EU language to prevent delays. Meanwhile, discussions regarding Bosnia and Herzegovina suggest the possibility of the country joining the Schengen Area as an intermediate step before full EU membership, which would eliminate systematic border controls with Croatia.

Entities

Bosnia and Herzegovina · European Commission · European Union · Milojko Spajić · Montenegro · Ursula von der Leyen

Claims

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission is considering a model where candidate countries could appoint a commissioner to the College of Commissioners after signing the accession treaty but before formal membership. 24-ore.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission is considering a temporary derogation for Montenegro regarding the translation of the EU acquis if it cannot be completed in time. businessmag.al
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A protective clause could allow existing members to suspend a new member's rights, including voting, via a qualified majority of 15 out of 27 states. nova.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Commission is exploring protective mechanisms for new members, which may include a temporary limitation on veto rights. nova.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Ursula von der Leyen stated that the European Commission is developing a roadmap for advanced EU accession candidates. nova.rs
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro aims to become the 28th EU member state by 2028. businessmag.al

Sources

"Niko neće dozvoliti sebi luksuz da uspori evropski put" - Radio-Televizija Nikšić [rtnk.me]
Mali i Zi mund të marrë një komisar në Bruksel para hyrjes në BE [24-ore.com]
Mali i Zi rrezikon të mos përkthejë në kohë ligjet e BE-së, pengesë për anëtarësimin [businessmag.al]
Brisel sprema novi model za Crnu Goru: Ulazak u EU, ali bez prava veta? [nova.rs]
BiH može u Schengen i prije članstva u EU, evo kako bi to izgledalo [www.oslobodjenje.ba]