Doors of the European Union (EU) are open for Montenegro- this is what the President of European Parliament Antonio Tajani told in an interview with the public broadcaster of Montenegro (TVCG).

Montenegro is the leader among countries wishing to join the EU and that should happen in 7 years, Tajani also said. “We love Montenegro and we want to cooperate with it. Our doors are open for Montenegro.”

Despite challenges the EU has been recently facing (e.g. the next-year election, Brexit, migrant crisis and the enlargement policy), Tajani hopes our country will join the EU by 2025.

“We have 7 years more. Montenegro could become the full EU member state if only we worked hard. We also have to improve the stability of the EU. Montenegro is a frontrunner for 2025 EU membership,” Tajani told.

The European Parliament President emphasizes our country plays a key role for the stability of the Western Balkans, which is also very important for the stability of the EU.