Merz Signals Montenegro EU Accession by 2028 at Berlin Process Summit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated at the Berlin Process summit in Montenegro that the country could join the EU by 2028, urging regional cooperation. This marks a concrete timeline for Western Balkans enlargement, though actual accession depends on reforms and unanimous EU approval. The statement signals renewed EU engagement in the region, potentially countering external influence.

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