EU–Western Balkans Summit in Tivat: Montenegro is hosting EU leaders and Western Balkans counterparts, with EU Council President Antonio Costa saying Brussels has full confidence in Montenegro’s ability to keep participants safe. The summit comes amid sharp Serbia–Montenegro tensions after Serbia’s intelligence warned President Aleksandar Vučić not to travel, citing alleged links to the Kavač clan, while Vučić says he will attend anyway. EU Membership Push: Costa also said the EU will look for ways to speed up the accession process for WB6 countries, stressing it won’t be “easier,” just faster and better. Roam Like at Home Boost: The EU Council approved opening talks to extend the “Roam Like at Home” roaming area to Montenegro and the rest of the WB6, aiming to cut roaming costs for travelers across the region. New UK–Montenegro Flights: Jet2 announced first direct flights to Tivat from Leeds Bradford for Summer 2027, positioning Tivat as a gateway to Budva, Bečići and Herceg Novi. Tourism & Economy Watch: Reuters reports Montenegro’s EU bid branding (“28 by 28”) and highlights remaining hurdles like anti-corruption reforms, while the EBRD revised down Montenegro’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.9%, citing vulnerabilities but noting tourism could help. On-the-ground travel disruption: Wales’ Women’s World Cup qualifier trip to Montenegro was disrupted by storms, forcing a diversion to Italy before the match in Podgorica.