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Montenegro's EU accession hit by translation snag
Original: Lost in translation: Montenegro’s EU accession faces a language barrier. Montenegro may not be able to accurately transl
Montenegro risks being unable to translate all EU legislation into its official language in time for planned accession to the European Union. The European Commission is reportedly weighing options for a derogation, including allowing Podgorica to continue using translations from another language for a transitional period. The issue highlights a practical, often overlooked hurdle in the country's bid to become the EU's next member state, with negotiators seeking workable solutions before accession talks conclude.
Why now: Montenegro is seen as the frontrunner in EU enlargement talks, making this practical obstacle to accession timely news.
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- Lost in translation: Montenegro’s EU accession faces a language barrier. Montenegro may not be able to accurately translate all EU laws in time for accession, so the European Commission is currently weighing options for a derogation, including allowing Podgorica to use an… · mf_analysis@mastodon.mediafaro.org · 1
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