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Montenegro Closes Two More Chapters in EU Accession Process
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Montenegro Closes Two More Chapters in EU Accession Process

From Magyar Nemzet · () Hungarian

Translated from Hungarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Montenegro has closed two more negotiation chapters in its EU accession process.
  • EU Commissioner Marta Kos praised Montenegro's rapid progress but stressed the need for further reforms.
  • The European Commission believes Montenegro could conclude accession talks by the end of the Irish EU presidency if reforms continue.

Montenegro has successfully closed two additional negotiation chapters as part of its ongoing European Union accession process, marking significant progress in its bid to join the bloc. The advancement was acknowledged by EU Commissioner for Neighborhood and Enlargement, Marta Kos.

Kos assessed that Montenegro is moving forward at a swift pace in its accession journey. She highlighted that the newly closed chapters offer tangible benefits to the country's citizens. However, she also emphasized that continued reforms are crucial for achieving full EU membership.

The European Commission has previously indicated that Montenegro has a realistic chance of concluding its entire accession negotiation process by the end of the Irish EU presidency. This timeline is contingent upon the country's sustained commitment to implementing necessary reforms across various sectors.

Montenegro is moving forward at a swift pace in its accession journey. She highlighted that the newly closed chapters offer tangible benefits to the country's citizens, however, she also emphasized that continued reforms are crucial for achieving full EU membership.

— Marta KosEU Commissioner Marta Kos's assessment of Montenegro's progress in EU accession talks.
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Originally published by Magyar Nemzet in Hungarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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