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Montenegro celebrates 20 years of independence as it races for EU membership

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMontenegro is marking 20 years of independence from its union with Serbia this week, having already joined Nato in 2017. The nation's primary objective is now full integration into the European Union, with President Jakov Milatovic expressing confidence in achieving membership by 2028, a goal known as '28 by 28'. Montenegro is considered a front-runner for EU membership among the six Western Balkan countries, with public support for joining the EU standing at approximately 80%. Despite this ambition, Montenegro must complete significant democratic and economic reforms, and address issues such as organised crime and corruption, which President Milatovic noted were missed opportunities in the past. The country's independence was secured through a 2006 referendum where 55.5% voted to leave the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro, a decision that was divisive due to historical and cultural ties with Serbia. In fullEurope’s second-youngest country is racing to join the EU by 2028 – but this could stop themThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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