Montenegro closes 3 more EU accession chapters, total 21; PM targets 2028 membership
Montenegro provisionally closed three additional chapters in EU accession talks, bringing the total to 21. Prime Minister Milojko Spajic reaffirmed the goal of EU membership by 2028. This continues Montenegro's steady progress, though the 2028 target remains ambitious given the pace of reforms and EU enlargement dynamics.
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Ukraine EU Accession: Hungary Lifts Veto After Minority Law Passage
Ukraine has successfully unblocked key stages of its EU accession process by passing legislation protecting Hungarian minority rights, leading Hungary to lift its veto. This development has enabled the EU to open two additional negotiation clusters for Ukraine and Moldova, signaling significant progress in their integration bids. Implementation of the new minority rights law and sustained Hungarian support remain critical uncertainties.