Experts forecast a Montenegrin scenario, that is, “a date for a date” for Macedonia and Serbia, the only candidate member states from the region expecting a green light for opening membership negotiations in June, Dnevnik reports.

According to some analysts, even in case positive recommendations are issued for both countries in April, setting new conditions in June is not ruled out. They all agree, however, that as far as enlargement goes, the interests of the member states move to the foreground at the expense of the Union’s long-term enlargement interests. In the words of Suzana Grubješić, Serbian Deputy Prime Minster for European Integration, agreements are clearly made in Brussels yet decisions are taken in Berlin. According to analyses, Germany as a key player is reserved in regard to the candidates that have not yet launched accession talks.