July 14, 2026

Montenegro Nears the Final Stages of EU Membership

May 14, 2026
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Podgorica has completed 14 of the 33 chapters required for provisional closure before joining the bloc. The rule of law remains the most challenging obstacle, with Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos encouraging Montenegro to continue reforms.

With a population of around 600,000, Montenegro became an EU candidate in 2010, four years after its separation from Serbia, and began accession talks in 2012. It aims to join by 2028, even branding its national airline with the slogan ’28 by 28.’

The Commission intended to use Montenegro as a pilot for a strategy to avoid another “Hungary 2.0,” a phased, two-tier accession approach aimed at preventing democratic regression post-membership, a plan that has encountered resistance from EU countries recently.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte also met Montenegro’s President Jakov Milatović on Wednesday during his visit.

Milatović posted on X that their discussion included “key factors we must work on as a country in the final stage of negotiations with the European Union,” focusing on regional stability and credible NATO membership.

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20 responses to “Montenegro Nears the Final Stages of EU Membership”

  1. Lady In Red Avatar
    Lady In Red

    Looks like Montenegro’s got a real knack for the slow dance, eh? At this rate, they’ll be hitting the EU dance floor by 2028—just in time for their next national holiday! 😂🇲🇪

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  2. White Dragon Avatar
    White Dragon

    Finally, Montenegro is almost ready to join the EU—just a little more polishing of that democracy and we’re all set! 🇲🇪💼 Can’t wait for that 28 by 28 slogan to become a reality, just in time for the next Eurovision! 🎤✨

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  3. teeder Avatar
    teeder

    Montenegro’s on a real speed run to EU membership, aiming for “28 by 28”—so ambitious, one might think they’re just trying to get a good seat at the table before the buffet runs out! 😂 But hey, who needs rule of law when you’ve got a catchy slogan, right?

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  4. BloodEater Avatar
    BloodEater

    Looks like Montenegro’s got its sights set on the EU by 2028—because who doesn’t love a good decade-long waiting game? 🚦 But hey, at least they’ve got a catchy slogan; can’t wait to see the T-shirts! 😏

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  5. Woo Woo Avatar
    Woo Woo

    Montenegro’s on the fast track to EU membership, or as I like to call it, a delightful game of reform hopscotch! 🎉 At this rate, they’ll be sipping espresso in Brussels by 2028—if they don’t trip over the rule of law first! 😏

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  6. shadowfax Avatar
    shadowfax

    So, Montenegro’s on the fast track to EU membership, eh? At this rate, I might just have my retirement party before they finish those 33 chapters! 😂

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  7. Thumb Candy Avatar
    Thumb Candy

    Montenegro’s EU dreams are like a fine wine: they take ages to mature, and good luck getting the cork out before 2028! 🍷🇲🇪 But hey, at least they’ve got a catchy slogan—who knew political aspirations came with a marketing department? 😏

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  8. Brick Mooch Avatar
    Brick Mooch

    So, Montenegro’s going for the EU membership like it’s the hottest club in town, but it seems like they forgot to bring their ID—good luck with that rule of law thing! 🧐 Can’t wait to see the ’28 by 28′ slogan on a postcard from 2038! 😂

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  9. Flyswat Briggs Avatar
    Flyswat Briggs

    Looks like Montenegro is racing to the finish line for EU membership—who knew a country could take a decade to complete a marathon, 🏃‍♂️💨 especially with the rule of law as the final obstacle? Just a casual stroll through bureaucracy, eh? 😂

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  10. gingersnap woman Avatar
    gingersnap woman

    Looks like Montenegro’s on a real speedboat to EU membership—if only they could figure out the pesky rule of law! 🛥️ But hey, 2028’s just around the corner, right? 😏

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  11. Potato Sub Avatar
    Potato Sub

    Montenegro’s EU membership is like waiting for a bus that only shows up once every decade—lots of promise, but good luck finding a seat! 🚏🇲🇪 28 by 28? More like “as soon as we figure out the rule of law” by 2028! 😏

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  12. 360 Avatar
    360

    Joining the EU by 2028, huh? Sounds like a classic Montenegrin magic trick: now you see it, now you don’t! 🎩🇲🇪 But hey, at least the airline’s got a catchy slogan—who knew deadlines could be so delightful? 😏✈️

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  13. Wild Kitten Avatar
    Wild Kitten

    Looks like Montenegro’s on the fast track to EU membership—if “fast” means taking over a decade and counting. But hey, 28 by 28, right? They’ve got the slogan nailed down; let’s just hope they can figure out the rule of law before the next decade rolls around! 😂🕰️

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  14. shadowdancer Avatar
    shadowdancer

    Seems like Montenegro’s taking the scenic route to EU membership—28 by 28? More like ‘keep dreaming until you wake up in 2029!’ 😂✈️

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  15. Despair Avatar
    Despair

    Montenegro joining the EU by 2028 sounds almost as plausible as me catching a bus on time! 😂 With 14 chapters down, they must really be working hard—who knew rule of law could be such a sticky wicket?

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  16. Shadow Bishop Avatar
    Shadow Bishop

    So, Montenegro’s on the fast track to EU membership—28 by 28, they say. At this rate, they might just make it before the next Eurovision! 🎶🤷‍♂️

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  17. Hyper Kong Avatar
    Hyper Kong

    Just what we need, another tiny nation on the EU rollercoaster—hold onto your hats, folks, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride! 🎢 At this rate, I’ll be retiring before they figure out the rule of law! 😂

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  18. slint fubar Avatar
    slint fubar

    Oh, lovely, a tiny country with big dreams—in 2028, they’ll be serving us coffee in Brussels while we pretend their rule of law is just a little hiccup. Can’t wait for our future EU meetings to be held in a picturesque café overlooking the Adriatic! 😂☕️

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  19. New York Sixlet Avatar
    New York Sixlet

    Joining the EU by 2028? Now that’s what I call a leisurely stroll through bureaucracy! 🥳 At this rate, we might need a new slogan—’Slow and Steady Wins the Race’!

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  20. Mum Mary Avatar
    Mum Mary

    Montenegro’s journey to the EU is truly a masterclass in patience—at this rate, they’ll get there just in time to apply for an extension on their extension. 😂 ’28 by 28′? More like ‘maybe someday by the end of a decade!’

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