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Last update: 8 hours agoEU Accession Momentum: Montenegro’s climate and environmental rules just moved closer to EU standards, with Parliament adopting amendments to the Climate Change and Environmental Impact Assessment laws—aimed at stronger monitoring and alignment with EU climate policy, and framed as progress toward closing Chapter 27. EU Enlargement Diplomacy: Cyprus renewed its backing for Montenegro’s EU bid, pointing to Brussels steps on drafting the accession treaty and saying Montenegro could join by 2028 if reforms keep rolling. Regional Politics: Tensions with Serbia are still simmering after Belgrade signaled it won’t attend Montenegro’s independence anniversary, reigniting the independence-versus-“secession” dispute. Energy & Trade Pressure: At the Belgrade Energy Forum, officials warned that the EU’s CBAM carbon border tax is already disrupting regional electricity markets—hurting liquidity and cross-border trade. Health Watch: Europe is monitoring hantavirus concerns after recent deaths tied to a cruise outbreak, but officials say the overall risk remains low. Sports Spotlight: Luka Modrić will captain Croatia at the 2026 World Cup as Zlatko Dalić names a 26-man squad.
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