European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas have announced a concrete timeline for Montenegro's EU accession, with the possibility of signing an accession treaty by June 2027 and achieving full membership by 2028, as Montenegro has met conditions to close all remaining chapters. The European Commission has also recognized Montenegro's progress in public administration, public finance, and healthcare reforms. However, the EC also warned that the 'Euro…

Pobjeda: Accession Treaty in June, Membership Certain in 2028

According to Kos, the European Commission assesses that Montenegro has met all conditions to close the remaining chapters. Kalas states that the accession process can realistically be completed by the end of this year, with the treaty potentially signed in June.

Antena M: Ministry of Public Administration: European Commission recognized Montenegro's…

The Ministry of Public Administration announced that the European Commission has acknowledged Montenegro's advancements in reforming its public administration.

Antena M: Ministry of Finance: EC recognized CG's progress in public finance reforms

The Ministry of Finance stated that the European Commission has recognized Montenegro's progress in public finance reforms.

Antena M: Šaranović: Montenegro ready for EU-Western Balkans ministerial forum…

Minister Danilo Šaranović stated that Montenegro is prepared for the EU-Western Balkans ministerial forum, seeing it as a confirmation of trust from European partners.

Antena M: Šimun: European Commission confirmed Montenegro's progress in healthcare…

Minister Vojislav Šimun reported that the European Commission has confirmed Montenegro's advancements in healthcare, noting improved assessments in relevant negotiation chapters.

Pobjeda: EC: Euro Model May Pose Risk to Public Finances

According to the EC, high mandatory costs and debts, along with Montenegro's significant reliance on VAT revenues, contribute to the vulnerability of public finances.

Vijesti: Šimun: European Commission confirms progress in healthcare – improved ratings…

The European Commission's 2026 report confirms Montenegro's progress in areas of direct importance for the protection of citizens' health and the improvement of the healthcare system, the Ministry of Health announced. In both negotiation chapters covering these areas, they point out, the assessment of the level of preparedness has improved - from moderate to good, while very good progress has been recorded in Chapter 1.

Antena M: Milatović: Montenegro and Serbia should have relations like Czechia and Slovakia

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović stated that Montenegro and Serbia should have relations similar to those between Czechia and Slovakia.

The ongoing 'Telekom' corruption investigation saw a new development as Ana Đukanović, accompanied by her legal team, arrived at the High Court in Podgorica in connection with the case.

Pobjeda: (VIDEO) 'Telekom' Case: Ana Đukanović Arrives at High Court

Ana Đukanović has arrived at the High Court in Podgorica, accompanied by her legal team, in connection with the 'Telekom' case.

Montenegro is approaching an election year without a thoroughly cleaned voter registry, as political parties are reportedly not actively working to update and verify the lists.

Vijesti: Parties reluctant to clean voter lists: Montenegro faces election year without…

Montenegro is on the verge of an election year without a clean voter registry, as political parties are not actively working to update and verify the lists.

Food inspections across Montenegro resulted in nearly 40,000 euros in fines, with 34 irregularities found in 134 inspections and 113 kilograms of food withdrawn from circulation.

CDM: Food Inspection Fines Nearly 40,000 Euros: Irregularities in Restaurants…

In 134 inspections, 34 irregularities were found, and 113 kilograms of food were withdrawn from circulation. Inspectors acted on 47 citizen complaints, and 2,655 shipments were inspected during import controls.

A government proposal to cancel the tender for granting airport concessions has stalled and is currently gathering dust in parliamentary committees.

Vijesti: Government's proposal to annul airport concession tender gathering dust

The Montenegrin government's proposal to cancel the tender for granting airport concessions is stalled in parliamentary committees.

A warning has been issued regarding prohibited production processes in the economy, with the potential for factory closures and a call for urgent intervention.

CDM: Economy: Warning of Prohibited Production - Factories Could Close, Urging…

There is a warning about prohibited production processes, with potential factory closures and a call for urgent intervention.

The Montenegrin handball team, known as the 'Lions', is embarking on a new phase under the guidance of coach Roganović as they compete in Tatabánya.

Pobjeda: New Era Begins with Roganović: 'Lions' Chase 'Gold' in Tatabánya

The Montenegrin handball team, nicknamed 'Lions', begins a new phase under coach Roganović as they compete in Tatabánya.