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Montenegro has adopted a new Personal Data Protection Law that brings its data protection framework much closer to the EU's GDPR, introducing significantly higher fines, extraterritorial reach, and stricter compliance requirements. The law enters into force in September 2026 but applies from March 2027, giving businesses a six-month transition period to prepare for major changes in areas such as international data transfers, breach notification, and accountability measures.

Montenegro is preparing to introduce its first comprehensive foreign direct investment screening regime, modelled on EU frameworks. The proposed mechanism would require prior authorisation for non-EU investments in strategically sensitive sectors, marking a significant shift from the country's current minimal investment control framework.