sl flag go to the original language article
This article has been translated by Artificial Intelligence (AI). The news agency is not responsible for the content of the translated article. The original was published by STA.

Commissioner Kos assured Montenegro of support on its EU path

by AI | 17.Jan 2025 | Europe in brief AI

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos visited Podgorica, where she assured the state leadership of support for Montenegro on its path to the EU and emphasized that this should be a national project.

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. Photo: Thierry Monasse/STA

Podgorica – European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos, during her visit to Podgorica on Thursday, emphasized that the approach to the EU must be a national project involving everyone. She assured that Montenegro will be supported at every step of its journey to the union. She also assessed that Montenegro could conclude accession negotiations during her mandate.

Kos met with the President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović and emphasized that the country’s approach to the EU must be a national project involving everyone. “And this process is primarily based on merit. I am on your team and will support you at every step,” she assured.

Kos also met with Prime Minister Milojko Spajić in Montenegro, who thanked the European Commissioner for her visit and also emphasized that his country aims to close all chapters in the accession process by 2026, reported Montenegrin public radio and television RTCG. He added that this will require a great deal of focus and unified action from both the government and the opposition. Kos also addressed the Montenegrin parliament.

Kos concluded her visit to Montenegro, which began EU negotiations in June 2012, on Friday. She will visit Albania in February, which aims to conclude negotiations with Brussels by the end of 2027. (16 January)