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Montenegro Closes 16 EU Chapters, Targets 2028 Membership

6/16/2026

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Montenegro closed Chapter 2 on free movement of workers and Chapter 28 on consumer and health protection, bringing total closed chapters to 16 of 33.
EU Commissioner Marta Kos said Montenegro is moving quickly.
The EU will approve a financial package for Montenegro next week.
Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced Montenegro will close all remaining chapters by year-end and join the EU in 2028.

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Montenegro closed Chapter 2 on free movement of workers and Chapter 28 on consumer and health protection, bringing total closed chapters to 16 of 33.
EU Commissioner Marta Kos said Montenegro is moving quickly.
The EU will approve a financial package for Montenegro next week.
Prime Minister Milojko Spajic announced Montenegro will close all remaining chapters by year-end and join the EU in 2028.