EU Accession Momentum: Montenegro’s EU track stays in focus as the EU schedules a 15 June Accession Conference in Luxembourg to provisionally close Chapter 2 (free movement of workers) and Chapter 28 (consumer and health protection), with officials saying reforms are nearing completion. Defense & Aviation Procurement: Germany and Montenegro deepen ties with the first government-to-government defense sale: four Airbus H145M helicopters for Montenegro, plus Montenegro joining the European Sky Shield Initiative. Construction & Energy Digitization: A RE:D conference panel highlights that Montenegro’s construction and energy sectors lag on digital transformation and energy transition, while local firms pitch AI-agent solutions for net-zero facilities. Real Estate Market Signals: eKapija’s “Trusted Square Meters” special edition spotlights Montenegro’s investment pull—lower entry prices, growing tourism infrastructure, and new premium projects—alongside regional construction material trends. Regional Cooperation Funding: The Interreg NEXT “Black Sea Basin” program is discussed in Chisinau, with energy efficiency, urban development, and governance among eligible areas and a 20% co-financing requirement for beneficiaries. Industrial Supply Chain: Vipul Organics expands Europe pigment distribution via an exclusive Omya partnership covering Montenegro and neighboring markets, targeting paint, coatings, textile, and automotive applications.