Adriatic Sea

The Adriatic Sea is a body of water separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan Peninsula. It is part of the Mediterranean Sea. Recent news highlights its surrounding regions due to severe weather and geopolitical developments. Specifically, Southern Europe, including areas bordering the Adriatic, has experienced unsettled conditions and severe weather warnings driven by low-pressure systems. Furthermore, Montenegro, a country on the Adriatic coast, is preparing to join the European Union. Montenegro has used the Euro since 2002 without a formal agreement, a consequence of past hyperinflation. This situation presents a unique challenge for EU institutions as Montenegro's accession progresses. Therefore, the Adriatic Sea region is relevant due to both environmental and political factors.