Montenegro
Montenegro is a candidate country for EU membership. Working closely with the EU, Montenegro is making progress towards modernising its economy and undertaking political and institutional improvements to reach the standards required for EU membership.
The EU is the country’s number one political and economic partner and largest provider of financial assistance. Cooperation and funding covers many fields – climate action, agriculture, infrastructure, culture and education, to name but a few. With this support, the EU aims to make a tangible difference to people’s lives and help the country progress on its European path.
FACTS AND FIGURES
These infographics are based on latest available
statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).
KEY MILESTONES
Application for EU Membership
Entry into force of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement
Candidate country status granted
EU Accession Negotiations opened
After eight years of accession negotiations all the 33 screened chapters have been opened, of which 3 are provisionally closed.