The Netherlands against the enlargement of the European Union

A diplomatic source from Brussels stated that the recommendation of the European Commission is clear, so there is no need to prolong the reaching of the decision on the candidacy of Montenegro.

Until recently, it was considered that Montenegro will not be able to obtain the candidate status before the first summit in 2011 because German Chancellor Angela Merkel cannot give an approval on any issue regarding the enlargement without the approval of the German Federal Parliament. However, Germany no longer represents a blockade. The only obstacle to Montenegro for obtaining the candidate status is the Netherlands, which does not support the enlargement process.

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