Von der Leyen: Montenegro is preparing for its borders to become EU borders

The European Union is preparing Montenegro to take responsibility for its external borders upon joining the bloc, and the country is also expected to eventually become a member of the Schengen Area, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen …

Montenegro in final stretch on path to EU; aims to become “28th member by ’28”

Brussels – Following Tirana and Pristina, Ursula von der Leyen’s tour of the Western Balkans reached Podgorica, where Montenegro remains the country closest to joining the European Union.  It is here, according to the Commission President, that what …

Croatia wants €2.4bn from Montenegro

Zagreb says ships, a submarine and other military property disappeared during the break-up of Yugoslavia. ZAGREB, Oct. 2, 2026 — Croatia is demanding more than €2.4 billion in military property from Montenegro as an old dispute from the break-up of …

Ursula von der Leyen: We believe in Montenegro ’28 by 28’

PODGORICA – “You can count on us, which is why I have come to Montenegro three times this year”, stated Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission last night in Podgorica. She stressed that Montenegro had made progress in reforms “and that …

Iranian national extradited to US by Montenegro over alleged $3.4B cyberattack case

Von der Leyen: We believe in Montenegro as the 28th member of the EU

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Lajen she stated in Podgorica that European Union count on Montenegro as its 28th member until 2028 and that it will provide support in the continuation of European integration. At the same time, she …

Von der Leyen says Montenegro can join EU in 2028

The European Commission president says Montenegro could become the EU’s 28th member within two years. PODGORICA, Oct. 2, 2026 — Montenegro could join the European Union in 2028, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said during a visit to …

The language issue could hinder Montenegro's EU accession

Montenegro may not complete the translation of EU legislation by its scheduled accession date in 2028. As a result, the European Commission is considering interim solutions. Montenegro must translate the entire body of EU law—comprising tens of thousands …

Iranian accused of hacking American universities extradited from Montenegro

An Iranian national accused by the U.S. of taking part in dozens of breaches involving the theft of academic data and intellectual property has been extradited from Montenegro.  Amir Barati, a 40-year-old citizen of both Turkey and Iran, was arrested on …

Germany expresses optimism over Montenegro's EU ambitions

Germany on Thursday expressed optimism regarding Montenegro's bid to become part of the European Union. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said that the Western Balkans country's ambition to join the bloc was being "heard in Brussels and …