Summit of the Berlin Process with Chancellor Merz in Montenegro: For one country, the desired accession to the EU could soon become a reality

Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Western Balkan leaders to discuss EU accession, emphasizing progress in Montenegro's membership bid. While the EU Commission is set to outline a timeline for future memberships, skepticism remains in countries like North Macedonia and Albania due to political challenges. The Berlin Process aims to foster regional cooperation but lacks guarantees for membership. The geopolitical situation, particularly the war in Ukraine, adds urgency to the EU's expansion efforts, with concerns about maintaining influence in the Balkans amidst competing interests from Russia and China.