Rule of law
The goal of the program is to strengthen the integrity and good governance in the sector of defense and security. Special attention is devoted to democratic and civilian control – parliamentary oversight, internal control, civil and judicial oversight as well as to the control performed by independent instituions in this sector.
IA Proposes Amendments to the Law on the State Prosecutor’s Office: Introduce Security Vetting and Income and Asset Verification of Prosecutors During the Selection Process
16. 02. 2026.
Within the work of the Working Group for the Preparation of Amendments to the Law on the State Prosecutor’s Office, Institute Alternative proposed a set of normative solutions aimed at strengthening integrity, transparency, and accountability in the selection and work of state prosecutors. The proposed amendments are intended to improve institutional verification mechanisms, prevent risks…
Reform Agenda – Accumulation of Obligations and Unpaid Funds
27. 10. 2025.
So far, Montenegro has withdrawn just over one third of the funds that were available for the successful implementation of the Reform Agenda. Reports by the European Commission point to unreliable reporting and slow progress in meeting targets, while measures “on hold” continue to accumulate. Although the disbursement of the first and second tranches of…
Muk: The State Has Stopped Halfway in the Fight Against Crime and Corruption
14. 09. 2025.
Answering the question of whether five years after the fall of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS) shows that the state has capitulated to the legacy of corruption and crime, President of the Managing board Stevo Muk told Vijesti that the state has stopped halfway – “I wouldn’t say it has capitulated, nor that it…
Concerns over Proposed Amendments to the Law on Internal Affairs
30. 07. 2025.
The proposed provisions completely deprive police officers of the opportunity to be informed of the allegations made against them, to present their “defence” in response, and to have the possibility to protect their rights during the procedure. Institute Alternative addressed the President and members of the Committee on Political System, Judiciary and Administration, pointing out…
Prevent the NSA from Conducting All Procurement as Classified
27. 07. 2025.
The new Draft Law on the National Security Agency (NSA), which is scheduled for consideration by the Committee on Security and Defence on 29 July, unjustifiably introduces a complete exemption from the application of public procurement regulations for the realisation of all NSA procurements. Article 83 of the Draft Law stipulates that “procurement regulations shall…
Draft Law: A Step Backward for the National Security Agency (ANB)
26. 07. 2025.
The Draft Law on the National Security Agency is a step backward in terms of judicial oversight, employment, and public procurement. There is no justified reason for the Draft Law on the National Security Agency (ANB) to be rushed through parliamentary procedure in just a few days, without any prior debate or consultation. This is especially troubling…
