June 24, 2026 (Wednesday) @ 16:00

Panel Discussion

EU Enlargement on the Horizon? Montenegro and Albania on the Road to the EU

As the European Union seeks to reinvigorate its enlargement agenda, Montenegro and Albania have emerged as the frontrunners among the Western Balkan candidates. This panel will assess the outcomes of the recent EU–Western Balkans Summit and examine the prospects for further integration in the region. How close are Montenegro and Albania to EU membership, and what obstacles remain on their path to accession? What political, economic, and security implications would their membership have for both the Western Balkans and the European Union? Bringing together leading experts, the discussion will explore whether the current momentum can translate into tangible enlargement results in the years ahead.

Speakers:

Danilo Kalezic

Senior Research Fellow,
Historical Institute, University of Montenegro

Diana Mjeshtri

Future Leaders Program Fellow,
Hungarian Institute of International Affairs

Márton Nikowitz-Holló

Senior Research Fellow,
Hungarian Institute of International Affairs

Moderator:

Ákos Mernyei

Director of External Relations,
Hungarian Institute of International Affairs

Venue:

Hungarian Institute of International Affairs
1062 Budapest, Bajza utca 44.

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