Ibrahimović in Brussels: Montenegro closed two more negotiation chapters and continues decisively towards EU membership

At the conference, Montenegro closed two more negotiation chapters – Chapter 8 related to competition and Chapter 29 on the customs union, marking a strong momentum in the EU accession process. The achieved result, as assessed by Minister Ibrahimović, is another confirmation of the credibility of Montenegro's European path and the dedicated work of all institutions in fulfilling obligations. Closing these chapters is an important success for Montenegro and a clear confirmation that reform efforts are yielding tangible results. This is the result of responsible and dedicated work by government institutions, as well as strong support and trust from the European Union. He emphasized that Montenegro remains determined to seize the historic moment before it. "Our goal is clear – to partner with EU institutions and member states to close all remaining negotiation chapters by the end of this year, successfully conclude the accession process, and become the next full member of the European Union. Montenegro is ready to take on the responsibilities of membership and contribute to the shared European project," he stated. Following today's Intergovernmental Conference, Montenegro has temporarily closed 18 out of 33 negotiation chapters, further confirming its status as the most advanced candidate for EU membership and continuing progress on its European path. In the upcoming period, the priority remains to continue intensive work with EU institutions and member states, accelerating reform activities to fulfill remaining obligations and successfully conclude the negotiation process.