Tomas Bern
Tomas Bern is the Minister for Europe and Defence of Ireland, known for his diplomatic efforts in European Union expansion discussions. In a recent podcast, he expressed his desire to see the negotiations with Montenegro concluded by the end of Ireland's presidency of the EU Council in 2026, highlighting the importance of advancing discussions with all candidate countries, including Albania. Bern emphasizes Ireland's neutral stance in defense matters while positioning the country as an independent mediator within the EU.
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Tomas Bern is the Irish Minister for European Affairs who hosted a government conference with Montenegro's Prime Minister.
Snažno smo za proširenje EU, Crna Gora je prva sljedeća članica
Montenegro· 2026-07-17
Tomas Bern mentioned that a significant part of the current discussion about different forms of membership arises from frustration over the prolonged expansion process.
Zatvorena još dva poglavlja, Hrvatska blokirala trećeMontenegro· 2026-07-15
Tomas Bern expressed that a significant part of the current discussion about different forms of membership arises from frustration over the prolonged process.
I ako ne zatvori sva do kraja godine, Crna Gora 2028. može biti članicaMontenegro· 2026-07-14Tomas Bern, the Minister for Europe and Defence of Ireland, expressed his desire to conclude EU enlargement negotiations with Montenegro by the end of Ireland's presidency in 2026.
Volio bih da Crna Gora završi pregovore sa EU do kraja irskog predsjedavanja 2026.Montenegro· 2025-12-02