UN and Member States condemn US Executive Order imposing sanctions on the ICC
The Internation Criminal Court and many international leaders condemn the issuance by the US of an Executive Order seeking to…
EU Commissioner Kos to take stock of EU accession negotiations in Montenegro
EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos will travel to Montenegro on 16-17 January 2025. This marks her first mission to the Western…
Outcome of the 17th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro
Currently, 33 chapters in Montenegro’s EU accession negotiations have been opened. With the provisional closure of three chapters today, a…
Joint Action Day: Frontex teams up with 12 countries to crack down on smugglers
Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, led 12 European countries and international partners in a coordinated effort to…
EU Commission adopts 2024 Enlargement Package: Main points and reactions
Today, the EU Commission has adopted its annual Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and…
Western Balkans: President von der Leyen underlines commitment to the region
Last Saturday, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen concluded a four-day trip to the Western Balkans. Travelling to the six capitals, she…
Montenegro: Statement by President von der Leyen with Montenegrin Prime Minister Spajić
"Montenegro is transforming into a key energy hub. It is amazing to see that. We are also investing in clean…
Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia: EU Commission approves Reform Agendas
In their ambitious Reform Agendas, the five governments commit to socio-economic and fundamental reforms to spur growth and convergence with…
Western Balkans: EU Commission President von der Leyen starts four-day trip
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen starts a four-day trip to the Western Balkans on Wednesday, where she will meet…
USA and Montenegro advance their economic cooperation
Both sides committed to improving the investment environment in Montenegro. They reaffirmed efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Montenegro economic relationship and…
Main results and statements of the Berlin Process Summit
In the face of geopolitical uncertainties and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the Berlin Process participants reaffirmed the key…
Montenegro’s Renewable Energy Law paves the way for accelerated growth in renewables
In a letter to Montenegro's Ministry of Energy, the Energy Community Secretariat confirmed that Montenegro’s newly adopted Renewable Energy Law…
ACER and ENTSO-E investigate 21 June power blackout in south-eastern Europe
Following a blackout in the south-eastern part of Continental Europe on 21 June, ENTSO-E has set up an Expert Panel…
16th meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro
The meeting took stock of Montenegro’s progress on the rule of law chapters – Chapter 23 on Judiciary and Fundamental…
Diplomatic rotation: EU HR Borrell nominated new Heads of EU Delegations
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
Montenegro: EU HRVP Borrell met with PM Milojko Spajić
During their meeting, HR/VP Borrell welcomed the Prime Minister’s commitment to deliver on EU accession related reforms and reiterated the…
Agenda of the Accession Conference with Montenegro, 29 January 2024
The fifteenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at the ministerial level will be...
EU grants access to funding for Montenegro under the EU4Health programme
Today, Commission and the Government of the Republic of Montenegro will sign an agreement associating Montenegro to the EU4Health programme, which will…
EU Council approves enlargement conclusions
The EU Council has approved conclusions on enlargement for the six Western Balkans partners, Türkiye and – for the first…
EU Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the…
Statement by EU Commission President at the joint press conference with Montenegrin President Milatović
We are both here to make it happen. All negotiation chapters are opened, three are already provisionally closed. Montenegro has…
Montenegro: EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the elections
The EU looks forward to the constitution of a new parliament and the formation of a new government, which will…
Montenegro: EU HRVP Borrell before his meeting with President Milatović
Montenegro continues to be the frontrunner, and to maintain this leading position and to move forward, the country needs to…
Agenda of the European Political Community summit, 1 June 2023
Agenda highlights The second meeting of the European Political Community will bring together leaders from across...
UK response: Report by the Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro
London, 18 May 2023 Ambassador Neil Holland thanks the OSCE Mission to Montenegro for work...
Border management: EU signs status agreement with Montenegro
Brussels, 16 May 2023 Today, the European Union and Montenegro have signed an upgraded agreement...
Western Balkans: Eurojust launches new project to enhance judicial cooperation
The Hague, 15 May 2023 Available in: Albanian Bosnian Macedonian Serbian The Western Balkans Criminal...
EU Council will sign agreement with Montenegro on Frontex cooperation
Brussels, 15 May 2023 The Council today adopted a decision to sign an agreement with...
Montenegro: EU HRVP Borrell and Commissioner Várhelyi on the presidential elections
Brussels, 4 April 2023 The EU congratulates Jakov Milatovic on his election as new President...
EESC: 15th meeting of the EU-Montenegro Joint Consultative Committee
For the 16th time, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and Montenegro held the Civil Society...
Montenegro: Visit of Foreign Affairs Ministers of Austria and Slovenia
20.12.2022 On 21 December, Alexander Schallenberg, Federal Minister for European and International Affairs of Austria...
Montenegro: EEAS Spokesperson on latest political developments
Brussels, 16 December 2022 The recent political developments in Montenegro have provoked a deep institutional crisis,...
Montenegro: IMF completes staff visit
December 12, 2022 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary...
Frontex cooperation: EU Council authorises the opening of negotiations with four Western Balkans partners
Brussels, 18 November 2022 The Council today decided to authorise the opening of negotiations with...
Montenegro: EU Spokesperson on developments in the Parliament and around the Constitutional Court
Brussels, 8 November 2022 The EU is deeply concerned by the 1 November vote in...
EU increases support for border and migration management in the Western Balkans
Brussels, 25 October 2022 The Commission adopted a recommendation to the Council to authorise the...
2022 Enlargement package: EU Commission assesses reforms in the Western Balkans and Türkiye
Brussels, 12 October 2022 Today, the European Commission adopted its 2022 Enlargement Package, providing a...
IMF Completes Staff Visit to Montenegro
July 28, 2022 End-of-Mission press releases include statements of IMF staff teams that convey preliminary...
Montenegro: Remarks by EU High Representative Josep Borrell
Brussels, 15 July 2022 Check against delivery! Thank you, Minister [for Foreign Affairs of Montenegro,...
EU-Montenegro: Statement following the 11th Association Council meeting
Brussels, 14 July 2022 The EU-Montenegro Stabilisation and Association Council (SA Council) held its eleventh...
EP: Slowed progress of EU-related reforms in Montenegro
Brussels, 23 June 2022 European Parliament says Montenegro should advance its electoral and judicial reforms...
MEPs: Albania and Montenegro – trustworthy partners must accelerate reform
Brussels, 27 May 2022 Following their visit to Albania and Montenegro, MEPs on the Committee...
Foreign Affairs MEPs to assess reforms in Albania and Montenegro
Brussel, 20 May 2022 A delegation of seven MEPs visit Tirana and Podgorica from 23...
EU Accession Conference with Montenegro revises enlargement methology
The fourteenth meeting of the Accession Conference with Montenegro at Ministerial level was held today...
Montenegro: IMF Staff Concluding Statement of the 2021 Article IV Mission
November 17, 2021 A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the...
Key findings of the 2021 EU Enlargement Report on Montenegro
19 October 2021 The fundamentals of the accession process Concerning the political criteria, the reporting period was...
Western Balkans and Turkey: EU Commission publishes 2021 Enlargement package
Strasbourg, 19 October 2021 Today, the European Commission adopted its 2021 Enlargement Package, providing a...
Joint Statement on the United States-Montenegro Economic Dialogue
09/16/2021 12:43 PM EDT Office of the Spokesperson The text of the following statement was...
Eurojust: Arrest of 38 Albanian drug smugglers in cooperation with Italy
The Hague, 5 July 2021 In a major operation, coordinated via Eurojust, 38 suspects belonging to...
EU Council changes enlargement methodology for Montenegro and Serbia
The Council agreed on the application of the revised enlargement methodology to the accession negotiations...