EU–Western Balkans Accession Talks in Tivat: At the June 5 summit in Montenegro’s Tivat, leaders focused on Montenegro’s EU path, with Ursula von der Leyen saying accession could happen as early as 2028, and a working group set to prepare Montenegro’s Accession Treaty—though reforms in key “Fundamentals” areas (chapters 23 and 24) still need to be delivered. EU Transport Funding Delays: A European Court of Auditors review warns Western Balkans transport projects funded via the WBIF are moving too slowly, often starting before they’re fully prepared and lacking strong monitoring, threatening long-term sustainability. Green Agenda in Regional Cooperation: Romania takes over the SEECP chairmanship (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027) with priorities including resilience to disasters and cyber threats and implementing the SEE 2030 Strategy and the Green Agenda for the Western Balkans. Forest Cover Snapshot (Montenegro in focus): A World Bank-based ranking puts Montenegro among Europe’s most forested countries, at about 62% forest cover. Online Misinformation Skills for Youth: A BIRN report says young people across the Western Balkans 6—including Montenegro—need more support to spot false information, while platforms should improve transparency and standards. Albania Resort vs EU Environmental Rules: Brussels is pressing Albania to “act without delay” over a Kushner-linked luxury resort after protests dubbed the “Flamingo Revolution,” warning it could jeopardize EU accession benchmarks tied to environmental law.