The first in-country mission under the Falcone-Borsellino Programme for Central and South-Eastern Europe was held in Podgorica, marking the launch of the Programme's operational activities following its official presentation at the CEI-Executive Secretariat in Trieste in June 2026. Kristina Braletić, Director of the Agency for Prevention of Corruption of Montenegro, articulated the institution's commitment to the partnership. "The Falcone-Borsellino Programme represents an important mechanism for strengthening institutional capacities and enhancing international cooperation in corruption prevention. As the implementing partner, the CEI-Executive Secretariat coordinated the preparation of the mission and facilitated dialogue among all participating institutions. The Montenegro mission marks an important milestone in the implementation of the Falcone-Borsellino Programme and lays the groundwork for subsequent in-country missions across the beneficiary countries, further strengthening regional cooperation and institutional resilience in Central and South-Eastern Europe.