Centre for Civic Education (CCE) submitted today an Initiative to the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (APC), urging the prompt opinion on the Law on Amendments to the General Law on Education, which reinstates the provision granting the Minister the power to appoint and dismiss directors of public educational institutions. The CCE reminds that for… »
Press releases 2023
Knowledge of project cycle management an advantage for youth in job search
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) organized the second module of the capacity-building programme for youth on project cycle management from 26 to 28 December in Podgorica. This programme is part of the YouthJobLink project – linking youth and social enterprises, implemented by CCE with the support of the European Union through the Directorate for Finance… »
Well-Paid Extras’ Roles on the Parliamentary Stage
In less than three years, solely concerning the earnings of Members of Parliament (MP) as well as the costs of their travel and per diems, the 27th convocation of the Parliament of Montenegro cost citizens over five million euros. This significant cost is disproportionate to their engagement during plenary sessions. Some MPs did not even… »
Progress of the Government towards the EU is also measured by its position towards civil society
The clear visibility of issues in Montenegro in Brussels is indicated by the latest declaration of the Joint Consultative Committee of Montenegro and the European Union (JCC), adopted in December in Brussels, which includes a series of assessments highlighted in our public by the critically oriented part of the civil society. This document, through the… »
Communication skills important for professional development of young people
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) organized, from 20 to 22 December 2023, in Podgorica, the first module within the capacity building programme for young people in improving their soft skills or communication skills. This programme is part of the YouthJobLink project – linking youth and social enterprises, implemented by the CCE with the support of… »
22 NGOs appeal to the State Prosecutor’s Office to drop the misdemeanour proceedings against historian Boban Batrićević
Today, 22 non-governmental organizations appealed to the acting State Supreme Prosecutor, Tatjana Begović, to review the decision of the State Prosecutor Snežana Šišević to initiate misdemeanour proceedings against Boban Batrićević, a historian and professor of the Faculty for Montenegrin Language and Literature (FCJK) and the author of the column “Mumble by methodology and Đaonikie” published… »
Trial of Batrićević to be in a courtroom large enough to accommodate all interested parties
Fifteen non-governmental organizations addressed the President of the Court for Misdemeanours in Podgorica, Nada Bjeković, with the request for the trial of Professor Dr. Boban Batrićević to be hel in a space that can accommodate a large number of people due to the significant public interest and importance of this case. Integral letter: MISDEMEANOR COURT… »
14th FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival Montenegro 2023 completed
The fourteenth edition of the FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival Montenegro 2023, organized by the Centre for Civic Education (CCE), was held from 10 to 14 December in Podgorica, Kotor and Berane. With the motto THROUGH THE FOG, this year’s edition brought 13 film premieres to the Montenegrin audience, including the first CCE’s co-production… »
Closing of the Fast Forward Festival today in Podgorica and Berane, director Nikola Spasić as guest
Today, the 14th FAST FORWARD Human Rights Film Festival Montenegro in Podgorica and Berane closes, and on the last festival day, the audience will have the opportunity to watch five award-winning films from this year’s programme. The programme in Podgorica starts at 18:00, in the Cultural Information Centre “Budo Tomović”, in the Dodest Hall, with… »
The Fast Forward Festival: opening in Berane, closing in Kotor, and three new films in Podgorica
The FAST FORWARD Festival marks the fourth day with the opening of the Berane edition, the closing of the Kotor edition, and the screening of three new films in Podgorica. Tonight in Berane, in the “Cultural Center”, starting at 18h00, the Berane edition of the FAST FORWARD Festival will be officially opened with a feature-length… »