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EU Leaders Eye Roaming-Free Balkans, Montenegro Reforms Required

6/5/2026

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European leaders met in Tivat, Montenegro, to discuss extending the EU’s “roam like at home” mobile-charging relief to the Western Balkans.
The EU said Montenegro must advance judicial reform and anti-corruption measures before joining.
A technical group began drafting Montenegro’s accession treaty, the first formal step toward membership.
EU officials said the summit will focus on dropping roaming fees and expanding the single euro payments area.

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European leaders met in Tivat, Montenegro, to discuss extending the EU’s “roam like at home” mobile-charging relief to the Western Balkans.
The EU said Montenegro must advance judicial reform and anti-corruption measures before joining.
A technical group began drafting Montenegro’s accession treaty, the first formal step toward membership.
EU officials said the summit will focus on dropping roaming fees and expanding the single euro payments area.