AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Accession: Montenegro provisionally closed two more negotiating chapters, bringing its total to 23 of 33. It aims to complete talks by the end of 2026, but judicial reform and other hurdles remain. Energy: Montenegro is looking to deepen ties with the UAE’s Masdar, with a 2-GW renewables pipeline in view. Trade: World Bank figures show five importers for every exporter in Montenegro; import-only firms make up 79% of companies engaged in international trade, underscoring the challenge of expanding exports. Tourism: Winter short-term rental rates fell 35.1%, the second-steepest seasonal drop in Europe, highlighting the sector’s reliance on summer demand. Digital Services: The EU has opened roaming talks with Montenegro and five other Western Balkan partners, but no timetable for lower charges has been set.
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