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- Montenegro closed 5 negotiating chapters in its EU accession during an Intergovernmental Conference in Brussels on December 16, 2025.
- The move brings the total closed chapters to 12.
- EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos urged national unity and strong leadership as Montenegro advances.
- France approved two chapters after diplomatic efforts despite initial opposition.
- Montenegro aims to close remaining chapters by end-2026 to prepare for EU membership by 2028.
