Montenegro and Serbia added to list of third countries with special access in EU regulations
12 Jun 2026
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Who is affected:
Companies and operators trading or collaborating with Montenegro and Serbia in the regulated field
Summary
The EU incorporates Montenegro and Serbia into a list of third countries with special recognition. This facilitates certain regulatory exchanges or equivalencies with these Balkan countries.
Detailed analysis
PRO
This Implementing Regulation amends Annex II of Regulation 2026/636 to include Montenegro and Serbia in the list of recognized third countries in accordance with Article 17.1.b) of Delegated Regulation 2026/131. Inclusion in this list implies that both countries meet requirements equivalent to those required in the EU …
Full official title
OJ:L_202601228: Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/1228 de la Comisión, de 11 de junio de 2026, por el que se modifica el anexo II del Reglamento de Ejecución (UE) 2026/636 para incluir a Montenegro y Serbia en la lista de terceros países o territorios a que se refiere el artículo 17, apartado 1, letra b), del Reglamento Delegado (UE) 2026/131