Montenegro
Montenegro is a candidate country for membership of the EU. Its European perspective was reaffirmed
by the Council in June 2006 after the recognition of the country's independence by EU Member States.
Based on the decision of the EU Ministerial Council of 15th September 2006, a political dialogue was
established at ministerial level between the Government of Montenegro and the EU institutions. The
first such dialogue took place on 22 January 2007 and further political dialogue meetings take place
annually.
By the act of signing the Stabilisation and Association Agreement in 2007, Montenegro formally agreed
an association with the European Community and its Member States, thereby accepting responsibility for
its European future.
The European Commission has acknowledged that Montenegro has made significant progress toward
opening talks on EU membership and voiced support and gave recommendation for its candidate status
on 9 November 2010 and on 17 December 2010 the European Union granted Montenegro the official
status of candidate country.
In December 2011, the Council launched the accession process with a view to opening negotiations in
June 2012.
The accession negotiations with Montenegro started on 29 June 2012.
Montenegro opened and temporary closed Chapter 25 – Science and Research (December 2012) and
Chapter 26 – Education and Culture (April 2013).
Screening meetings on Chapter 27 Environment were held in February and March 2013.
The main beneficiary institution of ECRAN in Montenegro is the Ministry of Sustainable Development
and Tourism.
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