This study was developed within the framework of the project “Blow the Whistle: No Corruption Blindspots in Montenegro”, implemented by the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI) with the support of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) through the U.S. Embassy in Montenegro.

The objective of the study is to provide an overview of the most important institutional, legislative, and strategic developments during the 2024–2025 period, including the role of key bodies such as the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC), the Special State Prosecutor’s Office (SSPO), and other institutions engaged in the prevention and suppression of corruption. In this regard, special attention is given to the implemented and planned reforms of the legislative framework, particularly in the areas of corruption prevention, financing of political entities, and electoral campaigns. The amendments adopted in 2025 have significantly redefined the competences and scope of work of the APC.

Methodologically, the study is based on the analysis of official documents, laws and by-laws, reports of domestic and international institutions and organizations, as well as data collected through freedom of information requests and media content analysis.