Joint Programme

Horizontal Facility

The Communication Strategy of the State Prosecution and the Prosecutorial Council for the period 2026 - 2028 was recently adopted by the Prosecutorial Council of Montenegro, setting out measures to strengthen co-operation with the media and establish a more proactive approach to informing citizens about matters of public interest, while consistently respecting legal limitations, the right to privacy, and the independence of the prosecution.

The new three-year Communication Strategy will further increase institutional openness toward the public through timely, clear, and accurate information on the work of the prosecutorial organisation. This will lead to a more transparent, proactive, and citizen-oriented approach of the State Prosecution Office and Prosecutorial Council. The ultimate goal is to strengthen public trust in the prosecution through efficient and open communication, and to further improve citizens’ understanding of the role and competences of the State Prosecutor’s Office.

The Strategy was developed with support of the action „Strengthening accountability of the judicial system and enhancing protection of victims' rights in Montenegro” under the framework of the joint European Union and the Council of Europe Horizontal Facility Programme. Consultants from the Council of Europe contributed to the drafting process through expert analysis of the implementation of the previous strategic cycle, with recommendations for improvements as well as through consultations with stakeholders, to facilitate the alignment with European standards of transparency and institutional communication.