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Montenegro vs Ukraine: Merit-Based EU Enlargement for Some, Fast-Tracked for Others?

Javier Villamor January 28, 2026

The small Balkan state has been waiting to be allowed into the European Union for over 15 years, whereas a country currently at war claims it could join in 2027.

Balkan Truckers Continue Border Blockades Against EU Travel Rules

TEC News / AFP January 28, 2026

Checkpoints across Bosnia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia are blocked, with Serbian crossings also affected.

The Zabjelo Uprising: Fears of Turkish Neo-Ottomanism in Montenegro

Slaviša Batko Milačić January 1, 2026

An influx of Turks raises concerns about radicalization, sectarian divides, and political shifts.

Brussels Gives Mixed Assessment on EU Candidate Countries

TEC News November 4, 2025

Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos said Ukraine “has demonstrated its commitment to its EU path,” but warned against further “backsliding.”

Montenegro Under EU Pressure After Passing New Intelligence Law

Zolta Győri July 30, 2025

The law notably broadens the authority of the domestic intelligence agency and allows for the collection of citizens’ personal data without requiring judicial oversight.

Montenegro Set To Deploy Troops to Brussels Ukraine Mission

TEC News June 13, 2025

For the first time, a non-EU member will join an EU military project—albeit with training and not fighting as its brief.

Montenegro: Europhiles Declare Victory After Snap Election

Thomas O'Reilly June 12, 2023

Montenegro has been stumbling from crisis to crisis since 2020 following the loosening of the Democratic Party of Socialists’ grip on power. Today, the invasion of Ukraine has fast-tracked its EU membership.

Montenegro: Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Tadhg Pidgeon March 20, 2023

Incumbent President Đukanović received his lowest result to date, and in the face of a united opposition, Montenegro’s strongman leader could be on the ropes.

Montenegro: Parliament Dissolved Ahead of Presidential Vote

Thomas O'Reilly March 17, 2023

Experts describe Montenegro as being divided along pro-Russian and pro-Western lines, with a long running dispute over the status of the Serbian Orthodox Church.

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Montenegro vs Ukraine: Merit-Based EU Enlargement for Some, Fast-Tracked for Others?

Balkan Truckers Continue Border Blockades Against EU Travel Rules

The Zabjelo Uprising: Fears of Turkish Neo-Ottomanism in Montenegro

Brussels Gives Mixed Assessment on EU Candidate Countries

Montenegro Under EU Pressure After Passing New Intelligence Law

Montenegro Set To Deploy Troops to Brussels Ukraine Mission

Montenegro: Europhiles Declare Victory After Snap Election

Montenegro: Presidential Election Heads to Run-Off

Montenegro: Parliament Dissolved Ahead of Presidential Vote

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