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Croatia influences EU conclusions on Montenegro accession
During an EU summit in Brussels, Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković successfully intervened to amend the European Council conclusions regarding Montenegro’s accession process. The amendments removed specific deadlines that had previously proposed reaching an agreement on temporarily closing all negotiation chapters by the end of this year, as well as language regarding the earliest possible completion of the accession treaty.
Plenković presented a document to EU leaders outlining eight specific requirements Montenegro must meet to secure Croatian support for concluding accession negotiations. Six of these requirements pertain to Chapter 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights), while two relate to Chapter 31 (Foreign, Security, and Defence Policy). Specific bilateral issues cited include compensation for Morinj camp detainees, the location of 14 missing persons, the protection of property rights for Croatian families, and the return of the Jadran training ship.
Plenković denied reports that Germany or Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressured Croatia to ease its stance, asserting that Croatia is acting constructively. Meanwhile, political figures in Montenegro, including members of the DPS, have criticized the move, describing the removal of timelines as a setback for the country’s European path.
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Andrej Plenković · Croatia · Democratic People's Party · European Council · European Union · Germany · Milun Zogović · Montenegro
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Andrej Plenković denied reports that Germany or Chancellor Friedrich Merz pressured Croatia to resolve bilateral disputes with Montenegro. prigorski.hr · rtv-hb.com · fena.ba · www.index.hr · www.dnevno.hr · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Milun Zogović, Vice President of the DNP, characterized Croatia's demands as blackmail that threatens Montenegro's sovereignty and territorial integrity. www.in4s.net
- [● 12 SOURCES] The final European Council conclusions support Montenegro's accession treaty work but removed specific deadlines for closing chapters and completing the treaty. rtnk.me · prigorski.hr · rtv-hb.com · fena.ba · fenix-magazin.de · +7 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] Croatia presented eight requirements for Montenegro, with six related to Chapter 23 and two related to Chapter 31. rtnk.me · zhurnal.mk · fenix-magazin.de · www.vijesti.me · racin.mk · +6 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The changes to the EU conclusions regarding Montenegro were made on Andrej Plenković's own initiative. prigorski.hr · rtv-hb.com · fena.ba · www.index.hr · rtnk.me · +7 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Croatian requirements include compensation for Morinj camp detainees, locating 14 missing persons, and resolving property rights. www.cnbce.com · www.sondakika.com · autonomija.info · etv.me