Centre for Civic Education (CCE) appeals to the deputies of the Parliament of Montenegro to amend, at the first next session, the Law on Salaries in the Public Sector in regard to the rights upon termination of office. The existing framework allows officials to receive compensation for one year after the termination of their employment… »
January 2022
Politicians hold the greatest accountability for radicalization of public space
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) is concerned about the radicalization of public space, which is dangerously deepening by nationalist outbursts and the low-level level of political communication, whose culmination is stamped by some government officials. Recent statements by some ministers, accusations of so-called betrayal of the will of the people addressed to political opponents and… »
Technical mandate – the limited jurisdiction of the Government
Montenegro is part of a European parliamentary democracy based on a tripartite division of legislative, executive and judicial power. These three powers act independently within their competences, but are also limited by mutual control. It should be kept in mind that since a long time ago Montesquieu said that in law none can be limited… »
Call for participants of Youth Activism School
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) is announcing a CALL for participants of YOUTH ACTIVISM SCHOOL – the school for learning about activism from theory to practice – If you are a high school student and you want to become an active citizen, to promote democratic values, to expand your knowledge and to exchange your experiences… »
Ministries failed in doing their homework in the EU accession process
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points out that now, after the EC Montenegro 2021 Report, but also numerous other assessments of relevant actors, the Government Report on the Implementation of the Programme of Accession of Montenegro to the European Union 2021-2023, for 2021, adopted on Government Session on 26 January 2022 confirms that European integration… »
Make protection of personal data faster, more efficient and more responsible
On the occasion of 28 January – Data Protection Day, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) warns of the low level of personal data protection, but also the lack of awareness of the authorities in Montenegro about the importance of this issue. The CCE calls on those responsible in the Government to start harmonizing domestic… »
Signing this Fundamental Agreement irresponsible state act
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), following the publication of the new unofficial version of the draft Fundamental Agreement between the Government of Montenegro and the Serbian Orthodox Church (SOC), expresses concern again over certain provisions that violate the secular character of the state of Montenegro, the Constitution and certain laws. CCE also points out the… »
More energetic support for Holocaust education is needed
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the eve of 27 January – International Holocaust Remembrance Day, once again points out that by marking this day we pay tribute to millions of victims, but also build a society that accepts the importance of dealing with the past. Remembrance of one of the biggest crimes in the… »
International Education Day
On the occasion of International Education Day, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) is publishing a video vignette “Poor Enlightenment“, which provides an overview of the situation in the formal education in Montenegro, focusing on some key issues that determine the quality of the Montenegrin education system. The vignette was created within the project “Media… »
New SEC management to initiate opening of the session to the public
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) calls on the new President of the State Election Commission (SEC) to initiate within its competencies, in accordance with the goal of strengthening the transparency of the work of that body, the opening of SEC’s sessions for the public and the media. The CCE has been pointing out for a… »