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Prime Minister of Montenegro Milojko Spajić and EU Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos

News

13.October 2026 M.T.

Montenegro in chapters: Three closed, twelve remaining

In Luxembourg, Montenegro closed three more chapters in EU membership negotiations, bringing it to 21 out of a total of 33. Commissioner Marta Kos supported the goal of closing all chapters by the end of the year, but warned that it depends on the cooperation of the government and the opposition.

Kosovo

01.October 2026 CI

Ursula von der Leyen in Pristina: Judgments in The Hague refer to individual responsibility

During her visit to Pristina, the President of the European Commission said that nothing can rewrite the history of Kosovo, stressing that the verdicts in The Hague refer to individual responsibility.

Digitization

23.September 2026 MLJ

When the identity card arrives in Serbia on the phone

Identity cards, driver's licenses and diplomas are transferred to the phone in the European Union. When will the citizens of Serbia have that opportunity?

EU

10.September 2026 MLJ

Kos: EU is considering Serbia's candidacy, it also depends on the people

European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos stated that the officials of the European Union should clarify a very important question - whether Serbia is still suitable to be a candidate for membership

European Union

10.September 2026 Tessa Clara Walter/DW

How far the glorification of Mladic has distanced Serbia from the EU

The promotion of Ratko Mladić as a hero has distanced Serbia from EU integration. How much damage?

EU enlargement

08.September 2026 Nemanja Rujevic

Is "half-membership" in the EU the only open path for Serbia and its neighbors?

Vučić repeats that there is nothing to be gained from EU enlargement and that it is better to seek some kind of truncated membership in the common market and Schengen. This makes the authorities in Podgorica cringe, but it may be that Vučić is right here

Truck drivers

31.August 2026 B. B.

Carriers announce border blockades if the issue of truck drivers staying in Schengen is not resolved

Some drivers need between 120 and 130 days of stay in Schengen during a 180-day period to carry out international transport in practice

European Union

31.August 2026 MLJ

"They do not give their water to foreigners": Why Iceland will not join the EU

While the Balkans are "languishing" on the bench and begging for entry, Iceland has refused to even begin negotiations on joining the EU. Why can't they connect?

EU

30.August 2026 MLJ

Icelanders decided not to join the EU

In a referendum, the citizens of Iceland rejected the proposal to reopen negotiations on the country's membership in the European Union

Fires in Serbia

22.August 2026 S. Ć.

Helicopters from the EU are already putting out the fires

Four helicopters arrived from the EU with crew members, Romanian and Czech teams are already putting out fires in Serbia

Assistance in extinguishing forest fires

22.August 2026 IN THE

Fires in Serbia: Help is coming from the EU, a Russian plane dropped 420 tons of water

The EU is sending four Black Hawks and ground firefighting teams from Germany and Romania. At the same time, the Russian "Ilyushin" continues to extinguish fires in the Deliblat sandbar

Help Serbia

21.August 2026 MLJ

When it's hard - Putin: How the Russian "Ilyushin" lit a political fire in Serbia

Why did Serbia not ask for help in putting out the fire from the European Union, but did it from Russia? Especially if it is known that the EU is the biggest donor in the country, and Moscow only jumps in in such situations, even though it does not give any money. Bulgaria is also concerned about security

New EU regulation for fashion companies

27.July 2026 Jelena Kozbašić (Air Conditioning 101)

H&M, Zara, Dior, Chanel, Adidas...: Why fashion companies burn hundreds of thousands of tons of goods

Every year, between 264.000 and 594.000 tons of clothes and shoes are destroyed in the EU without being worn by anyone. Some companies do this because it is not profitable for them to store excess goods, some to preserve designer exclusivity. Big fashion companies never thought of giving clothes and shoes, for example, to the Red Cross

Social media

24.July 2026 MLJ

TikTok targeted by EU investigation

The European Commission has opened proceedings against TikTok over suspicions that the platform violated European Union rules on internet safety, particularly regarding the protection of children from risks such as cyber-bullying and contact with predators, Reuters reports.

Retail

12.July 2026 MLJ

The EU received 16 million in 20 years

On January 1 of this year, the EU had eight million more inhabitants than in 2016 and 16 million more than in 2006.

EU

28.June 2026 MLJ

MEP: Aleksandar Vučić "has no intention of relinquishing power"

Member of the European Parliament Kathleen Van Brent thinks that Aleksandar Vučić "has no intention of giving up power", and that Europe "must not repeat the mistakes of the past".

EU and Western Balkans

06.June 2026 Aleksandra Mudreš / DW

The summit is over, but can Montenegro start the countdown to EU membership?

Leading EU members strongly support Montenegro's accession to the community by 2028, confirmed the events at the European Union - Western Balkans Summit in Tivat

Serbia and the European Union

06.June 2026 Andrei Ivanji

The student movement: The Kosovo pledge and shy flirtation with the EU

At the EU-Western Balkans summit in Tivat, it was painful to watch Serbia miss another historic opportunity to become a member of the European Union. Painful, of course, for those who believe that the road to Brussels is the only one that leads to the healing and betterment of the country. The student movement is on the move

European Parliament

03.June 2026 B. B.

The committee of the European Parliament adopted the report on Serbia: Progress towards the EU stopped

The problems in the field of democracy, rule of law, media freedom, election conditions and relations with Kosovo were listed as key problems

European Union

01.June 2026 MLJ

The fight for Armenia: Will they in the EU too?

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that he rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to hold a referendum on Armenia's accession to the European Union.

Serbia and Montenegro

21.May 2026. B. B.

Twenty years later: Where is Montenegro and where is Serbia

Two decades after the split, Serbia is more successful in terms of the overall economy, infrastructure and labor market, but Montenegro has a higher average salary, better media freedom, and the phrase "like heaven and earth" applies when it comes to EU integration.

Montenegro

19.May 2026. Sanja Kljajić / DW

Montenegro between Brussels and Belgrade: 20 years of independence under political pressure

While Podgorica accelerates its European path and is considered a favorite for EU enlargement, internal divisions, corruption and the influence of Belgrade remain key challenges for the country's future.

Study at UNIRSM

17.May 2026. Matt Pearson (DW)

How much European countries charge tuition fees to foreign students

Within the European Union, there is no uniform policy on tuition fees for foreign students, and there are differences in other European countries as well.

Economy

17.May 2026. B. B.

Freezing European funds can have serious consequences for economic growth

In the conditions of already existing energy shocks and global instability, additional tightening of economic relations with the EU could lead Serbia to a period of slow growth and a new wave of inflation

Aleksandar Vučić is walking, behind him are the flags of Serbia and the EU

Europe Day

09.May 2026. KS

On Europe Day, Serbia is never far from it

Where is Serbia on the road to the European Union and why does it seem that it is never further from membership

EU

20.April 2026. Marija L. Jankovic

Increase in pensions and the Expo: How much does the freezing of EU aid of 1,5 billion euros affect Serbia

Because Serbia does not fulfill its obligations as part of European integration, the European Union is close to deciding to freeze the planned aid of 1,5 billion euros. It would be the first concrete measure of Brussels due to the policy of Aleksandar Vučić, which violates EU standards

Travels

05.April 2026. B. B.

EES system: From April 10, you should expect to be detained for several hours at the borders of the EU

After the partial implementation of the EES system that lasted from last October, those traveling in the EU now expect stricter identification rules