Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 15 October 2007 | Montenegro signs the Stabilisation and Association Agreement. |
| 15 December 2008 | Formal application for membership submitted. |
| 12 April 2010 | Montenegro submits answers to the Commission's Questionnaire. |
| 9 November 2010 | European Commission replies to the answers of the Questionnaire with a positive opinion (Avis).. |
| 17 December 2010 | Montenegro receives official candidate status. |
| 12 October 2011 | Commission recommends starting of negotiations. |
| 26 March 2012 | Screening started. |
| 26 June 2012 | European Council sets a target date of 29 June for the beginning of accession negotiations. |
| 29 June 2012 | Accession negotiations begin with screening process. |
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