# EU begins talks on tougher safeguards for newcomers, with Montenegro first in line

https://mins.news/en/item/119107

- euronews, 2026-10-28 12:46 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/28/eu-begins-talks-on-tougher-safeguards-for-newcomers-with-montenegro-first-in-line

> EU governments are split over proposed safeguards for future members, including a 15-year probation period and possible suspension of voting rights. Montenegro is set to test the tougher enlargement rules.