As 2025 draws to a close, Montenegro marks significant progress on its path toward European Union integration while the sports scene presents a mix of achievements and challenges. Politically, the country closed five additional EU accession negotiation chapters in Brussels, doubling its pledged progress for the year. Parliament ratified a key law unlocking the EU Growth Plan funding, setting the stage for economic advancement with a predicted 3.2% GDP growth in 2026. Montenegro’s green agenda is gaining momentum, highlighted by a proposed 90 MW solar project and new laws aligning sectors like gambling with EU standards. Social initiatives such as the OSCE workshop on disability discrimination underline continued human rights efforts amid ongoing political tensions and governance challenges.
On the sports front, Montenegro experienced both inspiring performances and concerns. A troubling incident of youth basketball violence called attention to safety at local events, while Montenegro’s women’s handball team maintained its strong international profile at the 2025 World Championship. The men’s basketball team had a varied EuroBasket campaign with standout contributions from Nikola Vučević. Meanwhile, the Montenegrin U-21 football team is a key player in the EURO 2025 qualifiers, underlining the focus on nurturing young talent for the future.
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