Brussels: The European Union has identified Montenegro as the most advanced nation among countries aspiring to join the bloc, marking a renewed momentum in the EU’s enlargement process. The announcement, made in Brussels by EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, highlights Montenegro’s steady progress in democratic reforms, rule of law, and economic alignment with European standards.

Speaking ahead of the EU’s annual enlargement report, Commissioner Kos noted that Montenegro, along with Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine, has demonstrated “significant advances” in its path toward membership. She emphasized that these developments make EU expansion a “realistic possibility in the coming years,” suggesting a shift in tone from cautious optimism to tangible encouragement. The Commissioner under

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