(BENCHER) 2016 Montenegro country analysis: The case of Montenegro

Montenegro started the EU accession negotiations in 2012, with a total number of 28 chapters opened thus far, out of which three are provisionally closed.  According to the European Commission’s grading system, Montenegro made some progress in the area of rule of law, more specifically in fight against corruption and organised crime. Montenegro is considered to be the leader in the region when it comes to accession negotiations, as it is reiterated both from the European Commission’s side and the Montenegrin Government.