Montenegro's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention
EP Position
The European Parliament welcomed the Commission's positive assessments and supported Montenegro's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention, noting that the Permanent Bureau communicated the Convention will enter into force for Montenegro on 1 March 2026. The resolution also recalls that any non‑EU state may accede under Article 24 of the Convention and that Montenegro deposited its instrument of ratification on 21 February 2025.
Key Trade Point
Parliament highlighted that the Judgments Convention facilitates the effective international circulation of judgments in civil or commercial matters by providing legal certainty and predictability to parties involved in cross‑border transactions. It stressed that ensuring recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments should enhance access to justice and reduce legal time frames, costs and risks in cross‑border circumstances.
What Comes Next
The Parliament instructed its President to forward this resolution to the Commission and the Council.
Sources
Official Documents
- Thursday, 12 February 2026 - Strasbourg Parliament adopted a resolution supporting Montenegro’s accession to the Judgments Convention and instructs the President to forward it to the Commission and Council.
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