The project supports Montenegro in its EU accession process by strengthening the alignment of national legislation with the EU acquis and improving administrative capacities. It focuses on providing legal and technical assistance to drafting, analysing and implementing legislation in line with the EU acquis, while ensuring practical and sustainable solutions for the national system.

The project also enhances institutional coordination, supports meeting EU requirements in the accession negotiation process, and builds skills across government bodies through training, advisory services and knowledge transfer. Key stakeholders are the Ministry of European Affairs, the negotiation team and other public institutions.

By improving legal harmonisation processes and strengthening governance structures, the project aims to accelerate negotiations, help meet EU benchmarks and contribute to Montenegro’s goal of full EU membership.

• Improve alignment of national legislation with the EU acquis and ensure its effective, practical implementation.
• Strengthen the capacities of key institutions and stakeholders involved in EU accession negotiations.
• Support drafting, analysis and revision of policy documents in line with EU requirements.
• Enhance coordination among institutions and improve mechanisms for managing complex negotiation processes.
• Build sustainable knowledge and skills through training, advisory support and transfer of best EU practices.

• National legislation increasingly aligned with the EU acquis, supported by well-prepared laws, by-laws and implementation tools.
• Improved quality of policy analysis, including reforms planning, impact assessments and monitoring of their implementation.
• Better preparedness for negotiations with the EU, including effective fulfilment of negotiating benchmarks and progress towards closure of the negotiating chapter.
• Strengthened institutional coordination and clearer roles among government bodies involved in EU accession process.
• Enhanced capacities of public administration and negotiating structure through targeted training, technical assistance and knowledge transfer.