Montenegro Seen as Top Candidate for EU Expansion Within Two Years, Fico Supports Serbian Membership

Montenegro has emerged as the leading candidate for European Union membership within the next two years as the bloc considers expansion. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed support for Serbia joining the EU, indicating Slovakia's backing for Western Balkan integration. The discussions come as the EU evaluates various expansion scenarios, with some officials suggesting alternative arrangements such as associate membership for certain candidate countries, including Ukraine.