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Montenegro advances EU accession with nine negotiating chapters submitted
Montenegro is advancing its European Union accession process, having submitted negotiating positions for nine chapters to the European Commission. Minister Maida Gorčević stated that the remaining six positions are expected by the end of September, with the goal of closing all chapters by the end of the Irish EU Presidency. The government aims for full membership by 2028.
Economically, Montenegro reports stable public finances and growth. Finance Minister Novica Vuković met with IMF officials, noting a 3.8 percent economic growth in the second quarter of 2026 and a cumulative growth of 3.3 percent for the first half of the year. Budget revenues have increased by 8.7 percent compared to the previous year, while the deficit is 40.5 percent lower than planned.
In terms of investment, the Chamber of Commerce of Montenegro reports that approximately 16 billion euros in foreign direct investment has entered the country since its independence. Meanwhile, the newly appointed British Ambassador, Neris Džouns, confirmed that the United Kingdom and Montenegro will continue close cooperation in defense, security, and the rule of law.
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European Alliance · European Commission · International Monetary Fund · Maida Gorčević · Montenegro · Neris Jones · Novica Vuković · STEGA · United Kingdom
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Montenegro aims to achieve full EU membership by 2028. cginfo.me · bizniscg.me · www.vijesti.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] Cumulative economic growth in the first half of the year was 3.3 percent. www.pvinformer.me · verige.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Montenegro has submitted negotiating positions for nine chapters to the European Commission. cginfo.me · bizniscg.me · www.vijesti.me
- [DISPUTED] The remaining six negotiating positions will be submitted by the end of September. cginfo.me · bizniscg.me · www.vijesti.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 16 billion euros in foreign capital has been invested in Montenegro since its independence. rtnk.me
- [● 3 SOURCES] Approximately 70 percent of Montenegrin citizens support EU membership. cginfo.me · bizniscg.me · www.vijesti.me
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The United Kingdom and Montenegro will continue close cooperation in defense and security. otvoreno.me
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Montenegrin economy grew by 3.8 percent in the second quarter of 2026. www.pvinformer.me · verige.net