Where the law stands, Dossier 2025/3047(RSP)
Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters
Resolution on a topical subject (RSP): Parliament states its view. It is not binding. · First reading
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
Where it stands
Parliament’s position
Parliament adopted the text on 12 February 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Tabled for plenary(done)
- Plenary vote(done) Adopted 12 February 2026
- Parliament’s position(done) Final
Decided in plenary
12 February 2026 · decision 11
Justice, rule of law & rights, Resolution
Accession of Montenegro to the Convention of 2 July 2019 on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in Civil or Commercial Matters
Adopted Decided by show of hands: no count recorded.
AI summary:The accession will enter into force for Montenegro on 1 March 2026, making the Convention applicable between the EU and Montenegro.
What changed
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Who works on it
- Lead committee
- Legal Affairs
- The MEP who drafts the report and negotiates it on behalf of the committee.
- Ilhan Kyuchyuk (Renew)
The text, version by version
Newest first.
Adopted by Parliament· 12 Feb 2026
AI summary:Parliament supports Montenegro's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention on recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters, which will enter into force for Montenegro on 1 March 2026.
Tabled for plenary· 2 Feb 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2026
AI summary:Parliament supports Montenegro's accession to the 2019 Judgments Convention, which facilitates recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments in civil or commercial matters.
Timeline
Newest first.
Plenary stage 2 steps
12 February 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 12 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0101/2026Adopted text TA10-0054/2026
11 February 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 11 Feb 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0004/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0005/2026Oral question O-10-2026-000001Oral question O-10-2026-000002
Official record: Legislative Observatory, 2025/3047(RSP)