We will have to self-organize. There is no other way. Milan Knežević, president of the Democratic People's Party (DNP) and representative in the Montenegrin parliament, has called for an uprising if the Montenegrin government accepts Croatian demands for resolving open issues between the two countries. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
"I don't really see the Prime Minister, the President, or the Minister of Foreign Affairs following such brilliant ideas," Plenković said today in Drvar, adding that he does not consider such statements constructive, HRT reports. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
Prime Minister Andrej Plenković responded to the call of the pro-Serbian Montenegrin politician Milan Knežević for an uprising due to Croatian demands in the negotiations for Montenegro's accession to the European Union, emphasizing that he does not consider such statements constructive and does not believe that the Montenegrin state top would support such proposals. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
The author stated that during the past two days at the European Council they discussed the future European budget, enlargement, the competitiveness of the European economy, support for Ukraine, and migration. In the negotiations about the new seven-year MFF, they particularly advocated for the preservation of cohesion policy, according to his words. https://t.co/eMuT9DOFJ1 #EuropskaUnija #proračun #ukrajina #HR #UA (translated)
"We want to show that the European Union is still ready to accept new members. The European Union is not a closed shop, but is open to all European countries that meet the criteria," said Merz. #europska_unija #Crna_Gora_pristupni_pregovori #Hrvatska_zahtjevi (translated)
There was no pressure at all. Merz and I have been sitting next to each other for years. #europska_unija #Crna_Gora_pristupni_pregovori #Hrvatska_zahtjevi (translated)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Croatia's objections to Montenegro's accession to the European Union are resolvable and that the EU remains open to all European countries that meet the requirements. #europska_unija #Crna_Gora_pristupni_pregovori #Hrvatska_zahtjevi (translated)

Costa stated that the Union's support for Ukraine remains strong. #energija #energetskakriza #EuropskaUnija (translated)
"We need to change the way we consume energy," said Von der Leyen, calling for a replacement of imported fossil fuels with electricity produced in Europe. #energija #energetskakriza #EuropskaUnija (translated)
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called for changes in energy consumption in Europe, emphasizing that dependence on imported fossil fuels has led to additional costs of 106 billion euros without extra energy, and stressed the need to switch to domestic, clean, and affordable sources. #energija #energetskakriza #EuropskaUnija (translated)
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš emphasized that the war in Ukraine must end without accepting Russian conditions and suggested that European aid to Kyiv should be in the form of a loan, calling the current situation difficult and expecting that an agreement on the future European budget will be reached only in the spring of next year. #vladimirputin #ukrajina #andrejbabis (translated)
"We want to show that the European Union is still ready to welcome new members. The European Union is not a closed shop, but is open to all European countries that meet the conditions," said Merz. #EU #CrnaGora #pristupanje (translated)
"When the war is over, our main goal will be to bring back our refugees," said Klitschko. (translated)
"I view them as a human bridge between Ukraine and the European Union. Some of them wish to return to Ukraine, while others will not return," said Ylva Johansson, the European Commission's special envoy for Ukrainians in the EU. (translated)
The European Committee of the Regions has urged the EU to ensure long-term solutions for 4.4 million Ukrainian refugees before their temporary protection expires in March 2028. (translated)
The European Union and Turkey are trying to resume talks on the long-standing Cyprus issue at the upcoming summit in October, motivated by the initiative of the UN Secretary-General. #Cipar #EUTurska #Pregovori (translated)
There are still a few smaller, local issues raised by colleague Plenković, but all of them are solvable. Merz announced that yesterday at the summit there was a very constructive discussion about Montenegro and that there was a debate on how quickly that country can join the EU. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that Croatia's remarks regarding Montenegro's accession to the European Union are resolvable, emphasizing that there are still some minor local issues mentioned by Prime Minister Plenković. #CrnaGora #EuropskaUnija #AndrejPlenković (translated)
Given the long-term challenges in public spending in most European countries, related to an aging population, increasing defense needs, and a continuous energy transition, public debt could rise significantly and, if necessary measures are not taken, it could be twice as high as it is now in the average European economy," said Mateusz Szczurek, head of the IMF's European department, to Reuters. #MMF #EuropskaUnija #GospodarskaReforma (translated)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns European countries that they must urgently take measures for the sustainability of public debt, emphasizing that adjustments will be more difficult the longer they are postponed. #MMF #EuropskaUnija #GospodarskaReforma (translated)
