Montenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontier
Montenegro is celebrating 20 years of independence from Serbia and is now focused on joining the European Union. President Jakov Milatovic expressed optimism about achieving EU membership by 2028, highlighting strong public support for the initiative. The country, which joined NATO in 2017, must complete necessary reforms to meet EU standards.
- ▪Montenegro marks 20 years of independence from Serbia this week.
- ▪President Jakov Milatovic is confident about EU membership by 2028.
- ▪Support for EU integration in Montenegro is around 80%.
- ▪Montenegro joined NATO in 2017, which is seen as a key milestone for its independence.
- ▪The country must complete democratic and economic reforms to advance its EU candidacy.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onMontenegro at 20: After breaking with Serbia and joining NATO, EU is the next frontierMontenegro marks 20 years of independence from a union with Serbia this week, celebrating a two-decade transformation that has already brought the Balkan country into NATOByPREDRAG MILIC Associated PressMay 21, 2026, 1:11 AM1:43A man walks on a street decorated with national flags in Montenegro's capital Podgorica, Monday, May 18, 2026.
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