Ministry of European Affairs

Gorčević: Rule of Law is the Key Pillar of Montenegro’s European Path

Sep 17, 2025

Awards Granted for Best Journalistic Stories on Negotiation Chapters

Jun 17, 2025

€80 Million for Montenegro for Environmental Protection and Employment

Jun 10, 2025

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Gorčević: Rule of Law is the Key Pillar of Montenegro’s European Path

“The rule of law remains the key pillar of Montenegro’s European path, not only as a condition for negotiations, but also as the foundation of the values we a

Sep 17, 2025

Papović: Reforms Are an Investment in Development and a Faster Path for Montenegro Towards

The Reform Agenda for the EU Growth Plan is not just a political obligation, but a concrete opportunity to strengthen institutions, accelerate European inte..

Sep 17, 2025

Gorčević in Austria: Montenegro will bring new energy to the European Union

Montenegro’s Minister of European Affairs Maida Gorčević paid an official visit to Austria, where she met with Federal Minister for European and International

Sep 9, 2025

We are creating a society in which citizens live European values

A year after receiving the IBAR, Montenegro is in a completely new phase of the negotiation process. We have emerged from the deadlock and achieved what had..

Jul 30, 2025

Gorčević and Byrne: Montenegro determined to close all negotiation chapters during the Iri

“Montenegro is fully committed to closing all negotiation chapters during the Irish Presidency of the EU Council in the second half of 2026. That is our main

Jul 24, 2025

Accession Negotiations

The Ministry of European Affair coordinates fulfilment of obligations arising from a very dynamic process of negotiations on Montenegro’s accession to the EU.

Harmonisation of legislation with the EU acquis

The Ministry of European Affairs is in charge of monitoring the harmonisation of Montenegrin legislation with the EU acquis.

Informing the public about the EU

Only a well-informed citizen can make decisions for his future and participate in the process of European integration of Montenegro.

EU funds

EU financial support to Montenegro is provided through the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA) and other related instruments and programmes.

Montenegrin version of the EU acquis

The Ministry of European Affairs is responsible for coordinating the process of preparation of the official translation of the EU legislation

CCO cooperation

Montenegro's EU accession process is led by the Government, but a significant contribution is made by civil society.

Ministry of European Affairs

The Ministry of European Affairs manages and coordinates Montenegro’s process of stabilization, association, and accession to the European Union. The Ministry monitors the implementation of the Stabilisation and Association Agreement, prepares strategic documents, and participates in the work of all bodies and intergovernmental conferences within the accession negotiations.

The Ministry coordinates the cooperation of state authorities with EU institutions and Member States, the harmonization of national legislation with the EU acquis, as well as the preparation of the national version of the acquis, including translation, editing, and management of information databases.

It also coordinates EU-funded programmes and projects, including cross-border and territorial cooperation, macro-regional strategies, and other initiatives. It cooperates with the Mission of Montenegro to the EU and the competent authorities regarding personnel matters.

The Ministry manages information systems important for the accession process, monitors the fulfillment of obligations by institutions, informs the public, and implements the communication strategy on EU accession, as well as promotional activities and media coverage analysis of the process.