Why Montenegro’s EU accession can • Table.Briefings

ByVesko Garčević

Vesko Garčević was Montenegro’s ambassador in Brussels (NATO) and Vienna (OSCE) – now he teaches as a professor for the practice of international relations at Boston University.

The prospect of EU membership is still Brussels’ most powerful „currency“. If the goal is clearly defined, the reaction of an accession candidate is in line with expectations. The case of Montenegro confirms this.

Everyone has probably seen a romantic comedy in which a couple’s relationship is coming to an end until an unexpected twist suddenly rekindles their feelings. This story is similar to the enlargement of the European Union.

Why Montenegro’s EU accession can be a starting point for more

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