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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Montenegro’s president urges EU to grant country membership

Montenegro's president, Jakov Milatović
Jakov Milatović says that of the 10 countries seeking EU membership, Montenegro is the true frontrunner. Photograph: Jon Nazca/Reuters

The EU can demonstrate its renewed commitment to the principle of enlargement by admitting its longest standing applicant, Montenegro, within five years, the country’s newly elected president has said.

“Our membership would be a story about more than Montenegro. It would show to accession countries that the path of reform pays off,” Jakov Milatović said in an interview with the Guardian.

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