As Montenegro enters the final stage of its European Union accession process, concerns over harmful foreign influence are returning to the centre of public debate. Experts are warning that media ownership changes, disinformation campaigns and political interference could all test the country’s democratic resilience ahead of elections expected in 2027. The debate has intensified after a series of ownership changes and planned acquisitions involving some of Montenegro’s most influential media outlets, raising questions over the future of media pluralism and editorial independence in a country seeking to complete its EU path. Both the European Commission and European Parliament have warned Montenegro about foreign interference, hybrid threats and information manipulation.