Serbia's Vucic: Belgrade sets no conditions for Podgorica's EU path

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic asserted on August 28, 2026, that Belgrade is not imposing any conditions on Montenegro's European Union accession. His remarks came in response to Montenegrin Prime Minister Milojko Spajic's allegations that Serbia and Albania might attempt to disrupt Montenegro's progress toward the EU through "hybrid interference."

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I am only interested in us being economically stronger and making a bigger difference. In Montenegro, I am only interested in the Serbian people having the right to their language and flag, nothing more.

Responding to journalists' questions, Vucic stated his primary focus is on Serbia's economic growth and strengthening its position. Regarding Montenegro, he expressed interest only in ensuring the Serbian ethnic community there has the right to its language and flag. He suggested that Spajic was likely referring to the influence of Serbia and Albania, but humorously noted that Spajic wouldn't be referring to his own country, Serbia.

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Surely Spajic did not mean his Serbia.

Vucic also pointed fingers at Croatia, suggesting it imposes conditions on Montenegro's EU advancement. He reiterated that Serbia's only condition is the official recognition of the Serbian language, which he noted Spajic himself speaks. Vucic questioned the identity of another country potentially involved, speculating it might be Croatia.

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Serbia has no conditions, except that the majority Serbian language is recognized as official.