# Montenegro international legal and anti-corruption summits

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/montenegro-international-legal-and-anti-corruption-summits
> Updated: 2026-10-06T11:15:04.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Montenegro has hosted a series of international conferences focused on legal and institutional strengthening as part of its European integration efforts.

In early October, Tivat hosted the ‘On the Constitution, State, and Democracy’ conference, organized by the Constitutional Court of Montenegro and the Ministry of European Affairs. The event commemorated 20 years of constitutionalism in independent Montenegro and brought together high-level European judicial figures to discuss European integration, the relationship between national constitutional orders and EU law, and the impact of artificial intelligence on constitutional courts.

Following this, Budva hosted the 25th annual professional conference and General Assembly of the European Anti-Corruption Partners (EPAC) and the European Anti-Corruption Network (EACN). Hosted by the Montenegrin Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (ASK), the gathering included over 180 experts. Discussions centered on protecting public sector integrity and the financial interests of the European Union, with Montenegrin officials highlighting the priority of combating corruption through collective institutional effort.

## Claims

- Strengthening the state's capacity to fight corruption is a priority for the Montenegrin Government. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 25th professional conference and General Assembly of EPAC/EACN is hosting over 180 experts in Budva. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The 25th annual professional conference and General Assembly of EPAC/EACN is being held in Budva, Montenegro. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The conference has gathered over 180 experts from anti-corruption institutions, EU bodies, and international organizations. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs' anti-corruption department has formed 44 cases involving 104 individuals. (single source)
- Eighteen cases involving corruption suspicions and asset checks were formed in the first six months of the year. (single source)
- The fight against corruption determines the strength of the rule of law and Montenegro's readiness for EU membership. (single source)
- Linas Pernavas congratulated Montenegro on its progress toward European Union membership. (single source)
- Montenegro has recently amended laws regarding corruption prevention, whistleblower protection, and asset seizure. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Montenegro hosts European anti-corruption conference in Budva

Montenegro is hosting the 25th EPAC/EACN anti-corruption conference in Budva, gathering over 180 experts to discuss public sector integrity and strengthen legal frameworks.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegro-hosts-european-anti-corruption-conference-in-budva

### 2026-09-30: Tivat hosts international conference on constitution and democracy

Tivat is hosting an international conference on the constitution, state, and democracy, gathering top European judicial leaders to discuss EU integration and the rule of law in Montenegro.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/european-judicial-leaders-convene-in-tivat-for-constitutional-conference

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