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Montenegro Could Join EU in 2028, Talks Nearing End

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 11:37 PM UTC · How we work

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EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos calls 2026 the year of European Union enlargement.
Montenegro could finish technical talks by year-end and join the EU in 2028.
Albania is advancing toward EU accession, says Kos.
Moldova is the top performer among EU applicants despite a later start.
The EU may reallocate €330 million away from members with weak reform scores.

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EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos calls 2026 the year of European Union enlargement.
Montenegro could finish technical talks by year-end and join the EU in 2028.
Albania is advancing toward EU accession, says Kos.
Moldova is the top performer among EU applicants despite a later start.
The EU may reallocate €330 million away from members with weak reform scores.