Montenegro
Population 0.6 million
Montenegro is a candidate country for EU membership. Working closely with the EU, Montenegro is making progress towards modernising its economy and undertaking political and institutional improvements to reach the standards required for EU membership.
The EU is the country’s number one political and economic partner and largest provider of financial assistance. Cooperation and funding covers many fields – climate action, agriculture, infrastructure, culture and education, to name but a few. With this support, the EU aims to make a tangible difference to people’s lives and help the country progress on its European path.
Opportunities
Democracy and fundamental rights, Equality and fair society
Call for the Selection of Implementing Partner Organizations
This call is launched as part of “Increased Education Opportunities for Roma Students and Roma Youth in Western Balkans and Turkey” project, financed by European Commission Directorate-General European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations (DG NEAR). The ultimate scope of the interventions should be the development of #resilient communities through #education, using as approaches the growing mindset of the Roma communities, enhance the educational access of the Roma communities, developing the human resource capacity at each possible level, implying use of technology and progressive methodologies.
Funding opportunities
Civil society organisations
14/07/2023
Culture and youth
2023 Young European Heritage Makers competition announced
Young European Heritage Makers is a competition for the young people of Europe. It is an opportunity for them to explore their surroundings, learn about their local tangible and intangible cultural heritage and share a story of Europe.
Awards and competitions
Other
28/02/2024
Publications
EU Support to Roma Integration in the Western Balkans
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
This publication provides information on the EU support to Roma integration in the Western Balkans.
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2023 EU Award for Roma Integration in the Western Balkans and Turkey
Factsheets | Published in: 2023
The EU Award for Roma Integration aims to support and recognise the initiative taken by private, public and civil society players to foster Roma employment. This publication provides rules and criteria for the 2023 EU Award for Roma Integration.
Key milestones
Facts and figures
These infographics are based on latest available statistical data produced by Eurostat (2019).
POPULATION
0.6million
POPULATION DENSITY
46 (per km²)
FERTILITY RATE
1.77
LIFE EXPECTANCY
YOUNG PEOPLE (<15)
(of total population)
PEOPLE WITH
TERTIARY EDUCATION
(of total population)
GDP
per capita: €6,740