Milatović: Montenegro has demonstrated in numerous areas that it behaves as a full-fledged member state of the Union

At a press conference after the Summit of EU leaders, EU member states and countries in the region, Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović assessed that they had today sent a message of "European unity, credibility and a common future."

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05.06.2026. 17:57h

Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović assessed that today's EU-Western Balkans Summit, which he hosted in Tivat, "brings new hope" to all candidate countries for EU accession at a time when the enlargement process has "again gained strategic importance."

At a press conference after the Summit of EU leaders, EU member states and countries in the region, Milatović assessed that today they had sent a message of "European unity, credibility and a common future".

"The summit has a significance that goes beyond the borders of Montenegro. It is important for the region as well as for the European Union. The integration of Montenegro would send a strong signal to all countries, candidates, that the European dream is alive, that it is real, that hard work pays off and that the enlargement policy remains one of the most successful policies of the European Union," said Milatović.

He assessed that Montenegro's strategic goal of becoming a member of the EU by 2028 is "realistic and achievable", that it is "strongly supported by all European partners", and that Montenegro has already demonstrated in numerous areas that it is already behaving as a full member state of the Union.

In this context, he stated that full compliance with the foreign policy of the European Union shows that official Podgorica is "a reliable partner and responsible ally in times of great geopolitical challenges."

Milatović pointed out that Montenegro's accession to the EU would represent a "triumph" for society as a whole, confirmation of "commitment to reforms and society's ability to change", it would also be an encouragement to the region and confirmation "of the credibility and attractiveness of the European project".

The EU-Western Balkans Summit in Tivat brought together the highest officials of EU member states, the EU leadership and the region.

Participants included European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Spanish and Italian Prime Ministers Pedro Sanchez and Giorgi Meloni, as well as many other European and regional leaders.