Greece wants to accelerate Montenegro's accession to the EU during its presidency in 2027
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Greece plans to facilitate Montenegro's accession to the EU during its presidency of the EU Council in 2027. Athens considers Montenegro the most realistic candidate for membership among the Western Balkan countries.
Greece plans to facilitate Montenegro's accession to the European Union during its presidency of the EU Council in the second half of 2027. Athens considers Montenegro the most realistic candidate for membership among the Western Balkan countries, reports Euractiv, writes UNN.
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Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis is expected to discuss Montenegro's European integration during a visit to Podgorica. According to the publication, Athens wants to help at least one Balkan country complete its path to EU membership.
Montenegro has been conducting accession negotiations since 2012 and hopes to become the 28th member of the European Union by 2028. At the same time, the Greek side is exploring the possibility of speeding up this process and achieving the country's accession by the end of 2027.