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… »

Clarifications regarding the Call for Support to Civil Society Organization (CSO) Projects in Montenegro

The Centre for Civic Education (CCE) is publishing Clarifications related to the call for support to civil society organization (CSO) projects in Montenegro within the framework of the project SYNERGY Montenegro – Strengthening Youth Networks and Empowering Resilient Groups and Youth in Montenegro. These clarifications are based on questions received via email at konkursi@cgo-cce.org and… »

Performance on the Occasion of the Ratification Discussion on the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism and Real Estate Development between the Government of Montenegro and the UAE

A group of 19 non-governmental organizations is organizing a performance to draw attention to the serious risks that the Agreement on Cooperation in the Field of Tourism and Real Estate Development between the Government of Montenegro and the UAE poses to the public interest, constitutional order, and Montenegro’s path toward the European Union. The performance… »

When Bots Attack Critics, Institutions Must Respond

We strongly condemn the brutal, misogynistic, and cowardly attack on activist Vanja Ćalović Marković,disseminated via Facebook page “Narodna sloga” page, which has since been removed from social media. These kinds of attacks are not only targeted at one individual but serve as a warning to all who dare to criticize government decisions, especially women. We… »

Digital Democracy on hold

Centre for Civic Education (CCE) highlights the importance of affirming direct citizen engagement with the legislative branch and calls on the Parliament of Montenegro to more effectively promote digital tools in this context, including e-petitions and electronic question submissions to MPs. The CCE reminds that the e-petition portal of the Parliament began operating in 2023… »

Learn, Recognize, Take Action – Career Training in Bijelo Polje

Continuous self-improvement, perseverance, courage, and openness to new initiatives should serve as guiding principles for young people in their personal and professional development. This was one of the key takeaways from the two-day career orientation training organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) and the NGO Multimedial Montenegro, held at the EU Corner in… »

Strong Opposition from Civil Society to the Introduction of Religious Education in Schools

Following yesterday’s published protest against the introduction of religious education into the formal education system of Montenegro, support from civil society is growing. It now includes 114 civil society organizations and 9 civic activists who recognize that the education system in Montenegro must remain secular and that children should not be separated on any basis.… »

Education Must Remain Secular: Schools Are Places of Knowledge, Not Division

Civil society organizations strongly oppose the initiative to introduce religious education into the education system of Montenegro, considering such a proposal to be contrary to the principles of secularism (religious neutrality of public institutions), fundamental constitutional values, and the best interests of children and youth. We believe that the education system must remain a space… »