Without an institutional response, intolerance becomes the norm

Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the occasion of the International Day for Tolerance, reminds of the importance of nurturing tolerance, respect and appreciation of diversity as the foundations of peace, stability and progress in Montenegro.  In 2025 we continue to witness a further decline in tolerance in Montenegro. Unfortunately, it is precisely political decision-makers… »

Free University of Novi Sad Receives the Plenum’s Annual Award for the Fight for Democracy and Human Rights

The Plenum’s Annual Award for the Fight for Democracy and Human Rights, this year, has been presented to the Free University of Novi Sad, which, in a year marked by student uprisings and profound social upheavals, demonstrated what academic courage looks like. While the institutions were captured, this network of professors and researchers stood with… »

Building a Just State Is Key to EU Accession

The prerequisite for the accession of Western Balkan countries to the European Union (EU) is the building of just states in which criminals sit in the defendants’ chairs, not in positions of power, it was stated during the panel “Democratic Alternatives: Building the European Future of the Western Balkans” at the regional plenum “Cracks in… »

Diplomas as a Testament to Youth Commitment to European Integration

The awarding of diplomas, following the two months of intensive work, marked the completion of another cycle of the EUNegotiations School, implemented by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) within the project “EU Compass for Youth”, supported by the Ministry of European Affairs. The programme was successfully completed by 24 participants, and this event at… »

Some proposed amendments to the code of journalists deviate from professional standards

Centre for Civic Education (CCE) warns that certain proposed amendments to the Code of Journalists of Montenegro may diminish existing professional standards and open space for abuses. CCE assesses as positive the amendments contained in the guidelines for the interpretation of the principles, which provide detailed guidance on maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards,… »

The fight against fascism is a permanent duty of every society

Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the International Day Against Fascism and Antisemitism, which is marked on 9 November, reminds that this fight has never ended and that we must constantly oppose the politics of hatred and disrespect for diversity, which in the past caused the greatest suffering in Europe and the world. This day… »