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Part of situation: Montenegro EU accession: Constitutional and regulatory steps (24 clusters)

Montenegro advances EU accession with progress on key negotiation chapters

EU accession Montenegro negotiation chapters rule of law reforms transport policy

Montenegro is advancing its European Union accession process, with officials reporting significant progress in key negotiation chapters. European Affairs Minister Maida Gorčević stated that the country has fulfilled nearly all requirements for the temporary closing of chapters 23 and 24, focusing on rule of law and anti-corruption reforms. She expects remaining obligations to be completed by the end of the month.

In the transport sector, Minister Radoš Zečević announced that Montenegro is prepared to close negotiation chapter 14, with a target date in mid-October. This progress coincides with planned infrastructure projects, including the reconstruction of the Bar–Podgorica railway and various road bypasses.

EU Ambassador Johan Satler emphasized that while the EU and its member states are ready to support Montenegro in its final accession steps, the country must independently complete critical tasks regarding the rule of law and judicial integrity. Meanwhile, political analysts noted that Montenegro currently leads the Balkan region in progress regarding the opening and closing of negotiation chapters.

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Albania · European Union · Johan Satler · Kosovo · Maida Gorčević · Montenegro · Radoš Zečević · Serbia

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro is currently the closest Balkan nation to EU membership due to its progress in opening and closing negotiation chapters. www.vijesti.ba
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro has fulfilled nearly all European Commission requirements for the temporary closing of chapters 23 and 24. www.gov.me
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro expects to complete remaining obligations for chapters 23 and 24 by the end of the month. www.gov.me
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The EU and its member states are prepared to support Montenegro during its final stages of accession. www.aktuelno.me
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Montenegro is prepared to close negotiation chapter 14 regarding transport policy, potentially by mid-October. radiotitograd.me · www.vijesti.me
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Montenegro and Albania are increasing cooperation in public administration reform, digitalization, and local self-government.

Sources

Definitivno bez zatvaranja poglavlja 18 i 19 u septembru | Portal ETV [etv.me]
Zečević: Poglavlje 14 spremno za zatvaranje, uskoro rekonstrukcija pruge Bar - Podgorica ⋆ Radio Titograd [radiotitograd.me]
Fon der Lajen lično predstavlja novu politiku proširenja [www.sjevercg.me]
Satler: EU i države članice spremne da podrže Crnu Goru u za [www.aktuelno.me]
Gorčević u Briselu: Praktično sve obaveze za zatvaranje poglavlja 23 i 24 ispunjene [www.gov.me]
Stier: Crna Gora najbliža članstvu u EU, ostale zemlje Balkana daleko od toga [www.vijesti.ba]
Zečević: Sve spremno za zatvaranje Poglavlja 14, vjerujem da će to biti u oktobru [www.vijesti.me]