Twenty years after the restoration of independence, Montenegro has achieved significant state-building, security, and foreign policy successes, but it has not yet fully developed functional institutions, the rule of law, or a democratic political culture. Therefore, European integration must not be reduced to the technical closure of negotiating chapters, but must instead serve as a… »
May 2026
Global Recognition for a Smart Idea by Young People from Cetinje
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) proudly highlights that the project “YOUTH 4smart CETINJE: from Idea to Smart and Sustainable Solution” of the non-governmental organisation Montenegrin Scientific and Technological Hub KNOWLEDGE – EPISTEME has received the prestigious WSIS Champion Prize award, granted by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). CCE supported this project through the programme “SYNERGY… »
ESU Standards on Paper, Lack of Transparency in SPUCG’s Practice
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points to a serious inconsistency in the work of the Student Parliament of the University of Montenegro (SPUCG). Namely, as a full member of the European Students’ Union (ESU), SPUCG supports demands for financial transparency at public universities, while at the same time, as an organization that has managed millions… »
22 years without the full truth about the murder of Duško Jovanović
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), marking 22 years since the murder of Duško Jovanović, editor-in-chief of the daily “Dan”, recalls that this case remains one of the most serious unresolved issues concerning the rule of law and media freedom in Montenegro. More than two decades after a crime that left a lasting mark on Montenegro’s… »
International Repercussions of UoM Refusal to Correct Inaccurate Data
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) points out that the persistent refusal of the University of Montenegro (UoM) to correct inaccurate claims regarding its position on the international Webometrics university ranking is receiving increasingly strong resonance in international research and academic circles. Following the article published on the website of the prestigious London School of Economics… »
Travel, Salaries and Plenary Engagement of the Parliament Leadership
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), as part of its analysis of the work of Parliament, through plenary activities, official travel, and the relationship between the engagement and remuneration of MPs in the 28th convocation of the Parliament of Montenegro, indicates that data concerning the Speaker and Deputy Speakers of Parliament further confirms the need for… »
Marking the 34 years of the war crime of the Deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees
A memorial gathering held in front of the Herceg Novi police building today at noon marked the 34th anniversary of the war crime of the deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees. The gathering, organised by the Human Rights Action (HRA), the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) and ANIMA – Centre for Women’s and Peace Education, was attended… »
More Work, Less Time – Tens of Millions of Euros at Stake
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) warns of a concerning continuity of poor results by the Government of Montenegro in fulfilling obligations from Montenegro’s Reform Agenda 2024–2027, a key strategic document within the Growth Plan for the Western Balkans. Such dynamics not only slow down reforms, namely the implementation of undertaken obligations, but also create a… »
34 Years Since the Refugee Deportation Crime – Invitation to a Memorial Gathering
Human Rights Action (HRA), the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), and ANIMA – Centre for Women’s and Peace Education, invite you to a memorial gathering on Monday, 25 May 2026, at noon, in front of the Herceg Novi Security Centre, to mark the anniversary of the war crime of the Deportation of Bosnian-Herzegovinian refugees from… »
The Income and Engagement of the Least Active MPs Raise Questions of Public Accountability
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), building on its previous analyses of various aspects of the work of MPs in the 28th Parliament of Montenegro, points out that data on the average monthly income of the least active MPs in plenary sessions further raise questions about the relationship between public funds, parliamentary engagement, and accountability to… »









