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Montenegro border management and infrastructure reforms

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Montenegro is implementing various infrastructure and administrative reforms to improve border management and regional connectivity. In Podgorica, a new border police facility has opened in Zagorič. Funded by the European Union and the International Organization for Migration, the nearly three-million-euro facility will serve serves as the headquarters for the Border Police Sector and will house a future National Coordination Centre. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the center as a “milestone for Montenegro’s European future,” noting its role in preparing the country to manage EU external borders and join the Schengen Area. Parallel efforts are focused focus on the digitalization and modernization of transport corridors. and law enforcement. State Secretary Božidar Savović recently highlighted the success of the joint border station at Bijelo Polje with Serbia, which utilizes the “one-stop shop” principle on the TEN-T network. This implementation has reduced to reduce passenger train delays by approximately 30 minutes and shortened freight procedures by up to 60 minutes. The To further manage tourist traffic, the Ministry is also working toward unifying controls at road crossings with Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina to manage tourist traffic Herzegovina, including preparing documentation for a new joint crossing between Šćepan Polje and adopting eFTI legislation to digitalize transport processes. Hum. In the realm of law enforcement, Montenegro is strengthening international cooperation to combat organized cross-border crime and illegal migration. crime. Following an official visit to Germany, the Montenegrin Police Administration and the German Federal Police Presidium signed a Joint Declaration of Intent to implement the “@rtus” police “@rtus-Montenegro” digital case management system. This digital transformation, known as “@rtus-Montenegro,” is intended to enhance the analytical and information capacities of the Montenegrin police as part of the country’s European integration process. Furthering these modernization efforts, Additionally, the Customs Administration of Montenegro has emphasized the necessity of is prioritizing accelerated digitalization and modern information systems to increase efficiency, protect borders, and facilitate foreign trade. trade in alignment with European standards.

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  1. 2026-10-26 10:40 UTC Montenegro border management and infrastructure reforms
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  3. 2026-10-08 07:32 UTC Montenegro border management and infrastructure reforms
  4. 2026-10-05 10:22 UTC Montenegro border management and infrastructure reforms

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