c6c00533a4ef467e893be078b8fc649b

Jun 4, 2026

EU leaders propose 'gradual integration' for Western Balkans, signal Montenegro could join by 2028

At an EU-Western Balkans summit in Montenegro, European leaders unveiled a Franco-German proposal for gradual integration of candidate countries, with Commission President von der Leyen stating Montenegro is on track for membership by 2028. The initiative aims to accelerate the accession process for six Western Balkan nations amid ongoing debates over EU enlargement.

Jun 4, 20265 sources

Montenegro stories

Nigel Farage faces scrutiny over Reform UK donor's ties to cryptocurrency firm Tether and Montenegro operations

EU leaders propose 'gradual integration' for Western Balkans, signal Montenegro could join by 2028

Related entities

Featured Stories

OpenAI pauses development of Astra AI model over critical cybersecurity capability concerns