Podgorica

Animal welfare activists in Montenegro are concerned about abandoned horses suffering in extreme heat as a European heatwave hits the Balkans. Activists criticize the lack of infrastructure for large animals, while authorities claim they are addressing the issue within existing regulations.

Montenegro believes a three-year timeline for safeguards is acceptable and asserts that Podgorica should retain its foreign policy veto. The country is emphasizing the importance of not delaying full membership for too long.