Montenegro is making remarkable progress in its European Union accession talks, edging closer than ever before to becoming a full EU member. As of 24 December 2025, the country has opened all 33 negotiating chapters and provisionally closed twelve, including significant ones such as free movement of capital and agriculture. With a roadmap targeting the completion of negotiations by the end of 2026, Montenegro is widely regarded as the frontrunner among Western Balkan candidates, while Prime Minister Milojko Spajić ambitiously aims for EU membership by 2028 or 2029.
The European Commission acknowledges Montenegro’s “on track” status and leadership role in the enlargement process, emphasizing the importance of rule of law reforms and unanimous approval by existing EU member states. Beyond negotiations, Montenegro has deepened its integration with EU systems, including SEPA membership for euro payments, planned EU-like mobile roaming in 2026, and significant funding under the EU Growth Plan tied to reform milestones. Political signals from Brussels and alignment moves such as updating its visa regime for Turkish citizens highlight Montenegro’s commitment to EU standards.
This dynamic progress places Montenegro in a unique position to showcase the EU’s merit-based enlargement strategy as a “success story” amid complex regional politics. While formal accession awaits the completion of remaining reforms and internal EU consensus, the country’s trajectory suggests that EU membership between 2028 and 2030 is an achievable goal if current momentum continues without major setbacks.
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