Montenegro is ready for EU membership, it could sign the agreement as early as next year

Montenegro is reportedly ready for EU membership, with the possibility of closing all negotiation chapters by the end of the year. The European Commission highlighted the country's significant progress and aims for Montenegro to sign the accession treaty by June 2027. The country has provisionally closed 21 out of 33 chapters, and the final technical documents will be sent to the EU Council. Montenegro's goal is to become the 28th EU member by 2028, pending ratification by all current member states. The Prime Minister of the Czech Republic expressed support for Montenegro's EU integration during a recent visit from President Jakov Milatović.