Strengthening capacities, exchanging experiences, and fostering regional networking are key to the successful implementation and long-term impact of projects, it was concluded during a three-day event organised within the programme “Advancing Media and Information Literacy for Democratic Engagement – MedIA-Lit.” The event was organised by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) from 4 to 7… »
March 2026
Laws Exist, but Gender Equality Remains Absent in Practice
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), approaching 8 March – International Women’s Day, recalls that the position of women in Montenegro still cannot be considered equal, despite the existence of certain sound legal frameworks and the frequent public declarations of decision-makers regarding their commitment to gender equality. Gender equality is not achieved through symbolic or sporadic… »
Controversial Amendments Could Turn Authorities into Veto Players in EU Integration
The Centre for Civic Education (CCE), ahead of today’s announced vote by MPs on the controversial amendments to the Law on Internal Affairs and the Law on the National Security Agency (ANB), warns that insisting on such proposed solutions represents a form of subversion of Montenegro’s European path. Those who persist in this approach are… »
Normalization of Hate Speech Is a Serious Problem in the Region
Hate speech in the Western Balkans is increasingly becoming normalized in the public sphere, while the lack of media literacy further complicates its recognition and suppression. A continuous and coordinated approach is needed to counter harmful narratives, reduce social divisions, and ensure that media serve the public interest, it was concluded at the panel discussion… »
Support for Transparent and Responsible Journalism in the Region
Support for independent journalism and the advancement of media literacy are crucial for strengthening democratic processes and increasing society’s resilience to disinformation. This represents significant support in times of crisis in the region to help contribute to a professional media environment, it was highlighted today during the ceremony of signing contracts with non-governmental organizations, production… »
UCG Uses Unreliable Sources and Disseminates Incorrect Information
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) pointed out in its press release of 2 March 2026 the weak positioning of the University of Montenegro (UCG) on international rankings that assess higher education institutions based on various academic and research criteria. One of the referenced rankings, primarily due to the University of Montenegro’s previous frequent interpretation of… »
Record Budget Does Not Translate into Strong Performance of the University of Montenegro
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points to the weak positioning of the University of Montenegro (UCG) on relevant international rankings that assess higher education institutions based on various academic and research criteria. CCE notes that rankings do not necessarily reflect the actual quality of a university, but they do provide students and academic staff with… »
Increasingly Evident Examples of Intolerance Require a Stronger Institutional Response
On the occasion of Zero Discrimination Day, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) warns that the alarming rise in intolerance, hate speech, and discrimination in Montenegro requires an urgent, visible, and consistent response from the competent institutions. Discrimination and hate-motivated violence must not become normalized social patterns nor phenomena addressed selectively and with delay. Zero… »








