Today, an initiative signed by as many as 101 civil society organizations was submitted to all parliamentary clubs in the Parliament of Montenegro, expressing strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the media laws which would enable full political control over the Councils of RTCG, the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services, and local public broadcasters.… »
Press release 2025
Institutional Synergy as a Key to Successful Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
“Through institutional action and focused education for both parents and youth, prevention must be established as the primary measure to reduce juvenile delinquency and, consequently, decrease the number of juvenile offenders,” was the key message from meetings organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) in Podgorica, Bijelo Polje, and Budva on the topic of… »
Law for some – political will for others – Selection process for members of the Council of the Agency for AVM Services under political pressure
Non-governmental organizations supporting the candidacy of Duško Vuković for the member of the Council of the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services assert that yesterday’s decision by the Administrative Committee of the Parliament of Montenegro is politically motivated and legally unfounded, but also a clear indication of the ruling majority’s intent to politically capture the media… »
We condemn the discriminatory statements of Ivan Milošević and the unprofessional journalistic conduct on the Gradska TV
We strongly protest the statement by the Secretary of the Journalists’ Association of Montenegro, Ivan Milošević, who said that “it is somewhat inappropriate for a country with 74% Orthodox population to have a representative of a national minority lead foreign policy”. It is Milošević’s statement that is inappropriate and unacceptable. Not only does it fail… »
Peer Education as a Response to the Needs of Young People
After the completion of the Intercultural Camp organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), high school students from different cities conducted a series of peer-to-peer workshops in Podgorica, Kotor, Nikšić and Plav, addressing key topics for youth development – from gambling addiction, stereotypes and radicalization, to the role of authority and recognizing toxic relationships.… »
Kosovo Play FATHER AND FATHER on the Studio Scene of MNT as a Powerful Testimony on the Missing Persons
Stories of missing persons are often suppressed and forgotten, even though they leave deep and lasting scars on families and society. Confronting these painful stories and fostering empathy are important steps in the process of dealing with the past, which is why the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) is organizing the performance of FATHER AND FATHER on Wednesday, 19 March… »
Unfulfilled Promises and Party Interests Take a Toll on the Government of Milojko Spajić
Public trust in Prime Minister Milojko Spajić is declining, with growing disappointment over unfulfilled promises and the strong influence of party interests on employment. Compared to his predecessors, Krivokapić and Abazović, Spajić’s ratings remain within similar ranges, but perception of inefficiency and political bargaining further erode trust in his government. Instead of a break with… »
Call for Proposals – Together For LGBTQI+ Equality
Centre for Civic Education (CCE/CGO) within the project Together For LGBTQI+ Equality opens CALL FOR PROPOSALS for the support to projects of civil society organisations (CSO) in Western Balkans Project proposals should promote equality and inclusion of LGBTIQ persons in all spheres of public and private life by strengthening the capacities of civil society. This… »
From 335 to 282: How Have Montenegro’s European Commitments “Disappeared” from the Government’s Report to Manipulate Statistics?
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) reminds that in mid-February, the Government adopted the Report on the Implementation of Obligations for 2024 from Montenegro’s EU Accession Program (PPCGEU) 2024-2027. At that time, the CCE already pointed out the discrepancies between the number of planned and fulfilled obligations in the data published by the Government in 2025… »
Citizens Concerned About the Country’s Direction, Protest Potential Growing
There has been a significant decline in optimism among citizens regarding the direction in which Montenegro is heading, along with an increase in those who are finding it increasingly difficult to cover the monthly cost of living. Over the past two months, the dominant sentiment has been concern, with a high level of support for… »