Nationalism and the misuse of religion for political purposes are eroding the democratic foundations of the region and distancing it from European values, and the solutions are not as simple as populists attempt to present them, this was the key message delivered at the official opening of the regional plenum “Cracks in Democracy: Nationalism and… »
Press release 2025
For Montenegro’s EU Entry, European Leadership and Political Unity Are Essential
If Montenegro wants to remain a credible candidate for European Union membership, it is necessary for the political forces that genuinely share European values to cooperate and jointly lead the reforms, it was conveyed at the first session of the Regional Plenum “Cracks in Democracy: Nationalism and Clericalism in the Western Balkans”, jointly organised by… »
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… »
Places of memory and lessons of responsibility
Confronting the past is not merely an act of remembrance, but the foundation for building trust and a more just society, and visiting places of memory helps foster understanding and empathy, which is why the second module of the Transitional Justice School of the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) included visits to locations connected to… »
Fundamental Transformation of Political Culture and Society as a Goal of European Integration
The process of European integration is not merely about meeting technical criteria; it entails a fundamental transformation of institutions, political culture, and society one in which accountability and the rule of law become part of everyday practice, was one of the key messages from the European Café organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE).… »
We Will Not Trade Our Principles for Party Wishes
Non-governmental organizations that have previously supported, and continue to firmly stand behind the candidacy of Dragoljub Duško Vuković for membership in the Council of the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services (AMU) express serious concern over the recent statement by MP Jelena Nedović, from PES, who actually suggested that the Council should have a politically suitable… »
Empowering education staff to protect digital rights in schools
Knowledge about digital rights such as the right to privacy and freedom of expression, is crucial for the safe and responsible use of the Internet, was the key message of a two-day training on digital citizenship for employees in the education sector, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) in Tivat on 5 and… »
Ethics Committee Determined That Stamatović Violated Academic Integrity
The Ethics Committee of Montenegro, acting upon the proposal of the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), adopted a decision determining that Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aleksandar Stamatović violated academic integrity by publishing an identical scientific paper in two different journals. In March 2025, the CCE submitted to the Ethics Board of the University of Montenegro (UoM)… »










