Montenegro’s EU Leap and Paragliding Thrills of 2026
Montenegro is making historic strides on its path to joining the European Union, positioning itself as the leading Western Balkan candidate by having opened all 33 EU accession chapters and provisionally closed 12 key chapters by early 2026. This progress highlights vital reforms in rule of law, public procurement, and economic readiness, setting an ambitious goal to finalize chapter negotiations by the end of 2026 and aiming for full EU and euro area membership by 2028. Such advancements not only underscore Montenegro’s growing political stability and reform momentum but also enhance its strategic importance in the region amid complex geopolitical dynamics.