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Germany Praises Montenegro’s Progress Toward EU Membership by 2028

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC · How we work

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Montenegro has made remarkable progress toward EU membership.
Germany expressed optimism on Thursday about Montenegro's EU accession bid.
Wadephul met Montenegrin counterpart Ervin Ibrahimovic at the Berlin Process meeting in Budva.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos also attended the talks in Budva.
Montenegro, the frontrunner among six Western Balkan candidates, aims for EU membership by 2028 with 80% public support.

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German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said Montenegro has made remarkable progress toward EU membership.
Germany expressed optimism on Thursday about Montenegro's EU accession bid.
Wadephul met Montenegrin counterpart Ervin Ibrahimovic at the Berlin Process meeting in Budva.
EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos also attended the talks in Budva.
Montenegro, the frontrunner among six Western Balkan candidates, aims for EU membership by 2028 with 80% public support.