Relationship dossier
Montenegro
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Relationship assessment
Dutch support for Montenegro’s Euro-Atlantic integration; specific Montenegrin bilateral conduct is less clear.
Montenegro toward Kingdom of the Netherlands
Not assessedKingdom of the Netherlands toward Montenegro
+25The Dutch government ratified Montenegro’s NATO accession protocol and has supported Montenegro’s progress toward EU membership.
Overall relationship
Not assessedHow to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
The Netherlands has supported Montenegro’s Euro-Atlantic integration, including ratifying Montenegro’s NATO accession protocol and supporting its EU accession process. Information about specific Montenegrin government actions toward the Netherlands is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Key developments
The Netherlands ratified Montenegro’s NATO accession protocol, enabling Montenegro’s accession to the alliance.
Major uncertainties
- The scope and continuity of Dutch bilateral assistance to Montenegro are unclear.
- Specific Montenegrin government initiatives directed toward the Netherlands are unclear.