
MontenegroMontenegro's Judicial Reform for EU Accession
Montenegro is focusing on strengthening judicial independence, institutional capacity, and efficiency in its justice system to meet EU accession criteria.
Background
Montenegro is a candidate country for European Union membership, a process that requires significant reforms across various sectors. A key area of focus is the rule of law, including judicial independence and efficiency, which are fundamental for aligning with EU standards and values. This ongoing effort involves the Montenegrin government and EU institutions.
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Judicial Reform and Institutional Strengthening in Montenegro
First report 19h agoLast update 16h agoEffectiveness and institutional cooperation are crucial for judicial reform, as highlighted by an OSCE regional conference.
Institutions and law must be stronger than individual functions, with the judiciary having met final benchmarks for EU chapters 23 and 24.
Discussions have covered positions for negotiating chapters 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights), 24 (Justice, Freedom, and Security), and 27 (Environment and Climate Change).
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