European Union countries decided to start work on drafting an accession treaty for Montenegro on Wednesday, marking a new phase in the country's path toward joining the bloc, APA reports citing Reuters.
"This is a major step on the path to EU membership, a clear recognition of Montenegro's progress, and an encouragement to accelerate reforms," European Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos said in a post on X.
"It also offers a chance to draw lessons from past enlargements and include new and stronger safeguards in future accession treaties to prevent backsliding on the rule of law and fundamental values," she added.
European Council President Antonio Costa congratulated the country on Wednesday.
"The decision to establish the Working Party to draft the new Accession Treaty is a key milestone," he said.
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