Civil society organizations and civic activists express deep concern and strongly condemn the statements made by Metropolitan Joanikije of Montenegro and the Littoral, in which he glorifies Pavle Đurišić – commander of the Chetnik movement in Montenegro and a proven war criminal. Metropolitan Joanikije made these remarks during recent religious ceremonies in Podgorica honoring the… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), through an analysis of asset declarations of the highest-ranking public officials from the executive, legislative, and judicial branches for 2024, has found that the majority of officials last year refused to allow the Agency for the Prevention of Corruption (APC) access to their bank accounts. Out of a total of… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) expresses deep concern over the targeting of citizens of Cetinje who are peacefully protesting to demand answers from the relevant institutions regarding the mass murders that occurred in the Old Royal Capital on 12 August 2022, and 1 January 2025. These citizens are exercising their right to freedom of assembly,… »
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… »
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… »
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… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) has been warning for years about the harmful effects of granting so-called honorary citizenships through the Economic Citizenship Programme. Our stance is further confirmed by today’s ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the case Commission vs. Malta, which determined that the economic or investment… »
Intercultural encounters create space for dialogue, understanding, and personal transformation of youth toward a more tolerant society, was one of the conclusions from the five-day Intercultural Camp for high school students, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) from 23 to 27 April 2025, in Petrovac, as part of the project “HEART: Supporting Youth… »
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… »
Centre for Civic Education (CCE), Human Rights Action (HRA), and ANIMA announce a PUBLIC CALL for a workshop on civic education and human rights intended for elementary school pupils from Ulcinj, Bijelo Polje, and Cetinje Centre for Civic Education (CCE), Human Rights Action (HRA) and ANIMA invite all interested pupils of the 7th, 8th and… »
