The European Commission said Montenegro could join the EU as early as 2028, potentially restarting the bloc's enlargement process. Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos told reporters the Commission could be ready to sign an accession treaty by June 2027 if current progress continues; formal membership would still require unanimous approval from all member states. The Commission's candidate-country report, published Wednesday, also identified Albania, Moldova and Ukraine as possible subsequent

The European Commission said Montenegro could join the EU as early as 2028, potentially restarting the bloc's enlargement process. Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos told reporters the Commission could be ready to sign an accession treaty by June 2027 if current progress continues; formal membership would still require unanimous approval from all member states. The Commission's candidate-country report, published Wednesday, also identified Albania, Moldova and Ukraine as possible subsequent members on 'credible' accession paths but provided no firm timetables.