AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Rule of Law: The European Commission published its seventh annual Rule of Law Report, covering all EU members plus candidate states including Montenegro, as Brussels keeps pressure on governance standards. EU Accession Momentum: Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said Montenegro remains a frontrunner as the EU pushes ahead with “Super Tuesday” steps—Montenegro closed two more negotiation chapters, reaching 18 of 33. Visa Policy Shift: Montenegro is preparing to end visa-free travel for Russians from Oct. 1, with a broader rollout expected for other nationalities as the country aligns with EU/Schengen rules. Regional Security Diplomacy: At the Ukraine–South-East Europe Summit in Kyiv, Serbia refused to sign the joint declaration while Montenegro signed on, backing continued support for Ukraine and pressure on Russia. Tourism & Investment: Porto Montenegro secured an IFC partnership worth $80 million to boost jobs, investment, and standards in Montenegro’s tourism and maritime sectors. Public Health Regulation: Five Western Balkan governments, including Montenegro, agreed to ban smoking and e-cigarettes in public spaces, backed by a regional enforcement network.
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