No accountable government without free media

On the occasion of 3 May – World Press Freedom Day – the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) extends congratulations to all media outlets and media professionals. Unfortunately, once again this year, this year again offers little reason for optimism regarding the state of media freedom and the overall professional, particularly economic, environment in which… »

Cetinje Honors Memory and Integrity by Naming a Street After Krsto Đurović

Following a joint initiative by the non-governmental organizations Human Rights Action (HRA), Centre for Civic Education (CCE), and the Anti-Fascists of Cetinje, the City Assembly of the Old Royal Capital Cetinje has approved the naming of a street in the Pod Granicom neighborhood after Krsto Đurović – an officer who demonstrated that honour, conscience, and… »

European Integration in the Shadow of Populism and Partitocracy – Our Leaders Want to Walk Away Unscratched

The Western Balkans remains politically unstable, with its leaders increasingly demonstrating their inadequacy in meeting the challenges of the European integration process. Although the current geopolitical constellation favours EU enlargement, the lack of genuine political will and accountability in the region could slow down or even halt the European path. This was the conclusion of… »

When Lies Become the Rule, and the Constitution a Collateral Damage

These days, we are witnessing yet another announced act of plunder – this time against the state of Montenegro and its citizens. As per the old bad habit, it is being looted by those in power, this time in an particularly amateurish and brazen manner. There is little left in this piece of natural paradise… »

Montenegro’s Natural Resources Unconstitutionally Put at Risk

By voting in favour of the Law on the Ratification of the Cooperation Agreement with the United Arab Emirates in the field of tourism and real estate development, the parliamentary majority has violated the Constitution and laws of Montenegro, putting Montenegro’s natural resources at risk. This decision grants a privileged status to a third country… »

World Book and Copyright Day: Literature Must Not Be a Luxury

Centre for Civic Education (CCE) congratulates World Book and Copyright Day, expressing support and gratitude to all Montenegrin authors and publishers for their contribution to Montenegrin and regional culture. The CCE sees today’s Book and Copyright Day as an opportunity to highlight the importance of literature as a universal artistic lens through which we view… »