Montenegro continues to soar on multiple fronts in 2026, both politically and from the skies. As of 29 January 2026, it remains the front-runner in the EU enlargement process, having provisionally closed its 13th accession chapter—Financial Control—at the recent 25th Accession Conference held in Brussels. With all 33 chapters opened, Montenegro aims to close all accession negotiations by the end of 2026, paving the way to join the EU as its 28th member by 2028. This ambitious trajectory is backed by a robust reform calendar that includes nearly 500 legal acts to be adopted in 2026 alone, demonstrating Montenegro’s determination to meet EU benchmarks and political expectations.
Despite positive momentum, challenges remain, such as protests from Balkan truck drivers over stricter EU entry rules and the critical need for reforms in the rule of law and judiciary independence. The EU regards Montenegro as a shining example of enlargement progress, balancing cautious optimism with the importance of continued merit-based reforms.
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