The Council for the Rule of Law is a high-level governmental advisory and coordinating body in Montenegro. Established by the Government of Montenegro in March 2014, it was created to oversee and drive critical judicial and security reforms required for accession to the European Union. Its mandate centers on monitoring the fulfillment of benchmarks and coordinating key state institutions under EU negotiation Chapter 23 (Judiciary and Fundamental Rights) and Chapter 24 (Justice, Freedom, and Security).