The decision was taken at the thirtieth accession conference. It covers chapter 1 and chapter 12, which also includes veterinary and phytosanitary policy. The EU Council and Montenegrin reporting agree on this new step.
Ten chapters therefore remain to be closed. Sectoral agreements remain provisional until an overall agreement covering all negotiations is reached, the Council notes; the EU can revisit a chapter if necessary.
The progress does not amount to membership or a guaranteed entry date. Monitoring of reforms and implementation of European law continues.