EU and Montenegro Advance Accession Talks, Provisionally Closing Two More Chapters

The European Union and Montenegro have provisionally closed accession negotiations on two additional chapters: free movement of goods and food safety. This brings the total to 23 out of 33 negotiating chapters provisionally closed, marking significant progress in Montenegro's bid for EU membership. The European Commission's 2026 Enlargement Package highlighted sustained reform efforts by Montenegro, Albania, Moldova, and Ukraine, with roadmaps provided for their accession processes.