Violation of the Spatial Plan of Montenegro: Government Opens the Way for an LNG Terminal and Gas Power Plant in Bar

More than 40 non-governmental organizations, together with a large number of activists, intellectuals, and experts, as well as interested citizens from the coastal region, following the public debate on the Draft Spatial Plan of Montenegro and the open parliament session in Bar, have clearly taken a position against the construction of an LNG terminal in… »

Peer Violence Requires Systemic Solutions, Not Delayed Reactions

On the occasion of the International Day Against Bullying, the Centre for Civic Education (CCE) warns that peer violence in Montenegro remains a serious and pressing issue that must not be viewed solely through individual incidents, but rather as a deeply rooted social and institutional challenge requiring a continuous, systemic, and coordinated response.   Findings from… »

20 Years Since the Restoration of Independence Is Not a Priority for CANU

Centre for Civic Education (CCE) notes that the Montenegrin Academy of Sciences and Arts (CANU) has not included any activities marking the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Montenegro’s independence in its 2026 Work Programme. CCE submitted several requests for free access to information to CANU regarding the marking of Montenegro’s Independence Day, including all… »

Crime Without Consequences, Victims Without Justice

Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the occasion of 22 February – the European Day for Victims of Crime, draws attention to the serious and long-standing shortcomings in the work of competent institutions in the areas of prevention, detection, prosecution and adequate sanctioning of criminal offences. An insufficiently effective institutional response weakens the rule of… »

Vacancy announcement For a Lawyer to Provide Legal Support within the Project Protection of Rights and Promotion of Digital Citizenship – Montenegrin Digital Shield (MDS)

Centre for Civic Education (CCE) announces a vacancy for a lawyer to provide legal support within the project Protection of Rights and Promotion of Digital Citizenship – Montenegrin Digital Shield (MDS). The selected candidate will be responsible for: providing legal consultations to citizens regarding violations of digital rights (hate speech, online harassment, breaches of privacy,… »

There is neither a majority nor a need for changes to the constitutional provision on language

Centre for Civic Education (CCE), on the occasion of 21 February – International Mother Language Day draws attention to the increasingly frequent politicisation of the language issue in Montenegro, which contributes to the political instability of the country. International Mother Language Day was established in 1999 by UNESCO with the aim of highlighting the importance… »