EU drafts accession action plans with target dates for Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova, Albania

The European Commission is preparing membership action plans that, for the first time, would set target dates for Montenegro, Ukraine, Moldova, and Albania to complete key stages of EU accession talks. This marks a shift toward a more concrete enlargement timeline, though dates remain indicative and subject to political consensus. The move signals renewed EU commitment to Western Balkans and Eastern Partnership countries amid geopolitical competition with Russia.