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Montenegro Closes Chapter 32, Advances EU Integration Efforts

1/27/2026

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Montenegro has closed Chapter 32 of the EU accession negotiations, focusing on financial controls and fiscal discipline.
Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, praised the milestone as reflecting Montenegro's commitment to its European path.
Finance Minister Novica Vukovic said this move brings citizens closer to EU integration.
Since beginning its accession in 2012, Montenegro has provisionally closed 13 chapters, positioning itself as a frontrunner among EU aspirants.

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Montenegro has closed Chapter 32 of the EU accession negotiations, focusing on financial controls and fiscal discipline.
Marta Kos, EU Commissioner for Enlargement, praised the milestone as reflecting Montenegro's commitment to its European path.
Finance Minister Novica Vukovic said this move brings citizens closer to EU integration.
Since beginning its accession in 2012, Montenegro has provisionally closed 13 chapters, positioning itself as a frontrunner among EU aspirants.