EU accession negotiations

The Institute aims to be involved in the process of negotiation for membership in the European Union on the basis of external contribution, through the development of practical policy proposals, providing recommendations and suggestions for improving this phase of integration. Also, IA actively and directly participates in this process within the working group for Chapter 23 – Judiciary and fundamental rights, in preparation for the country’s accession to the European Union. In addition to participating in the creation of anti-corruption policies and mechanisms in the context of the Chapter 23, IA is, in accordance with its fields of research, directly interested in the progress under Chapters: 5 (Public Procurement), 24 (Justice, Freedom and Security) and 32 (Financial control).

IA in the working group for chapter 32 – Financial control

12. 04. 2013.

Our researcher, Marko Sošić, was appointed by the Government as a member of the working group for the preparation of negotiations on the accession of Montenegro to the EU concerning the negotiation chapter 32 – Financial control. In this area, we have dealt with a number of issues related to the impact of the state audit’s…

Good Governance in South-East Europe and Turkey – Sharing the Anti-Corruption Experience

06. 03. 2013.

Opening Conference of the SELDI Network (South-East Europe for leadership development and integrity) was held in Zagreb on 4 and 5 March 2013. Institute Alternative is a member of the SELDI network and actively participates with CSOs from nine countries in the region in the implementation of activities within the project “Civil Society for Good…

IA’s suggestions for drafting the Resolution on the European integration

27. 02. 2013.

Upon the invitation by the Parliamentary Working Group for drafting resolution on the European integration, we have prepared suggestions and proposals as a contribution to this important process. The proposals are based on the findings and recommendations from our research on the role of Parliament in the EU integration process. As we were unable to…

Comments on AP for the implementation of the Strategy for fight against corruption and organized crime

27. 02. 2013.

The process of developing the Action Plan for the fight against corruption and organized crime Strategy implementation for the period 2013 -2014. We are willing to contribute to this process, so we have prepared comments on the draft action plan, based on our research, the findings and recommendations of our publications. For work on the…

Press release: The Parliament Should Provide Access to Draft Negotiating Positions to all Interested Committees

18. 02. 2013.

The Parliament of Montenegro won’t be able to fundamentally contribute to progress in the negotiations with consideration of the draft negotiating positions solely on the sessions of the Committee for European Integration, closed for the public. The Committee for European Integration will meet on 19 February, on session closed for the public, to consider a…

Meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice

26. 12. 2012.

The meeting between deputy prime minister and justice minister, Dusko Markovic, and representatives of non-governmental organizations: Institute Alternative, Centre for Civic Education, Centre for Monitoring and Research, European Movement in Montenegro, Action for Human Rights, Center for Democracy and Human Rights, 4Life , Civic Alliance, and Helsinki Committee for Human Rightsn was held today. Deputy…