# Lost in translation: Montenegro’s EU accession faces a language barrier

https://mins.news/en/item/81549

- euronews, 2026-10-01 09:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/01/lost-in-translation-montenegros-eu-accession-faces-a-language-barrier

> Montenegro may be unable to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession. The European Commission is considering a derogation, including letting Podgorica use an existing EU language to cover gaps, with Croatian seen as the most obvious option.