Montenegro advances EU accession path and energy transition

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Montenegro is advancing its European integration and energy transition. European Commissioner Marta Kos indicated that technical negotiations could conclude by early 2027, with a potential accession agreement signed in summer 2027, potentially making Montenegro the EU's 28th member by 2028. An indicative roadmap for the country is expected in late October.

In the energy sector, Minister Admir Šahmanović highlighted significant progress, including the completion of the first phase of the 54.6 MW Gvozd wind farm and investments in the transmission grid. A 25 million euro credit arrangement with the AFD is set for substation modernization. Additionally, EPCG is shifting its focus toward renewable energy and storage solutions.

Other developments include Montenegro establishing healthcare cooperation with Tuscany for professional training and exchange. Economically, the country recorded a historic low unemployment rate of 7.4 percent in August. France has also reaffirmed its strong support for Montenegro's European path and bilateral economic cooperation.

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Admir Šahmanović · Aerodromi Crne Gore · Berlin Process · Civil Alliance · European Commission · European Court of Human Rights · European Union · Eurostat · Friedrich Merz · Ipsos · Marta Kos · Milojko Spajić

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[● 2 SOURCES] The European Commission proposed the temporary closing of seven negotiation chapters for Montenegro's EU accession. verige.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] There are currently 102 pending applications from Montenegro before the European Court of Human Rights.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The European Commission is considering the temporary use of an existing EU official language, such as Croatian, to assist Montenegro with legal translations. dalmatinskiportal.hr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro's food price index was 84.6, which is 15.4 percent lower than the EU average.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Forty percent of surveyed Montenegrins have shared information that was later proven to be false.
[● 2 SOURCES] The European Commission concluded that Montenegro meets the final criteria for the specified chapters. verige.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro is among the countries with the lowest food prices in Europe according to 2025 Eurostat data.
[● 2 SOURCES] Nearly 80 percent of Montenegrin citizens aged 16 to 75 believe they can recognize propaganda and bias in news.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegrin airports served three million passengers by September 18, reaching the milestone two and a half months earlier than last year.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 760 employees at Podgorica and Tivat airports will receive 500 euro bonuses for a record summer season.
[● 6 SOURCES] European Commissioner Marta Kos stated Montenegro could complete accession negotiations by the end of 2026 or early 2027. n1info.rs · radiotitograd.me · tvpljevlja.me · www.sjevercg.me · www.vijesti.ba
[● 3 SOURCES] Montenegro's registered unemployment rate reached a historic low of 7.4 percent in August. borba.me · www.portalanalitika.me