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Last update: 5 hours agoIndependence Day Spotlight: Montenegro marks 20 years since the 2006 independence referendum, with President Jakov Milatović pointing to NATO as a key milestone and pushing for EU membership by 2028. EU Pressure & Money: EU enlargement commissioner Marta Kos urged Podgorica to stay politically united and speed up reforms; meanwhile the Commission released €44.2m to Montenegro under its Western Balkans Growth Plan, while Serbia was left out over unmet rule-of-law conditions. Regional Friction: Serbia’s no-show at Montenegro’s statehood celebrations underlines lingering tensions as both sides trade accusations around the anniversary. Connectivity Boost: Crnogorski Telekom rolled out commercial fibre speeds up to 4 Gbps, and Wizz Air launched a seasonal Bratislava–Podgorica route. Transport Headache: Regional trucking firms warn new EU driver rules and shortages could further slow goods across the Western Balkans. Security & Energy: At the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, leaders focused on energy and security cooperation.
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