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Does Montenegro want to join the EU?
Accession of Montenegro to the European Union (EU) is on the current agenda for future enlargement of the EU. With all the negotiating chapters opened, the country enjoys a widespread support among EU members’ officials, and accession of the country to the EU is considered possible by 2025.
Does Serbia want to join EU?
Serbia officially applied for European Union membership on 22 December 2009. Accession negotiations are currently ongoing. Serbia is expected to complete its negotiations by the end of 2024, allowing it to join the Union by 2025.
Which countries are trying to join the EU?
Albania, Serbia, North Macedonia, and Montenegro are all candidate states, and all of them are in negotiations. Bosnia and Herzegovina has applied to join but is not yet recognised as a candidate while Kosovo, which declared independence in 2008, is not recognised by 5 EU states or by Serbia.
Is Montenegro in the Schengen zone?
The European countries that are not part of the Schengen zone are Albania, Andora, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Ireland, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine, The United Kingdom and Vatican City.
Does Montenegro use the euro?
The official currency of Montenegro is the Euro. Credit cards are widely accepted throughout the country.
When did Montenegro split Serbia?
In February 2003, FR Yugoslavia was transformed from a federal republic to a political union officially known as the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro. In 2006, Montenegro seceded from the union, leading to the full independence of Serbia and Montenegro.
Could Serbia and Montenegro join the European Union by 2025?
Guy from the future here, the EU released a new action plan that says Serbia and Montenegro could join the EU by 2025. Serbia and Montenegro could join EU in 2025, says Brussels. Whether they actually will join by 2025 or not depends but knowing the EU I would set the boundaries for Montenegrin Membership in the EU between 2025 and 2030.
What is the SAA between Montenegro and the EU?
Negotiations on a Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) between Montenegro and the European Union started in September 2006. The agreement was officially signed on 15 October 2007, and on 1 May 2010 it came into force, after all the 27 member-states of EU had ratified the SAA.
Are Serbia and Kosovo on the road to EU integration?
Both Serbia and Kosovo find themselves on the road to EU accession, and in 2013 they even pledged to not hinder each other’s integration process.
When did Montenegro gain independence from Serbia?
In May 2006, Montenegro voted for independence in a referendum and the State Union of Serbia and Montenegro was dissolved. Serbia continued with the existing negotiations, and separate negotiations were launched with Montenegro in September 2006.