Corruption is deeply embedded in various segments of Montenegrin society, significantly undermining citizens’ trust in institutions. The majority of citizens identify systemic problems in the judiciary, healthcare, security, education, and local governance sectors. Although most claim they have not directly witnessed corruption, the high perception of its presence in key sectors serves as a warning… »
“Youth in Montenegro face numerous challenges, including limited employment opportunities, job market insecurity, and a lack of professional development prospects. At the same time, their role in society is often underrecognized, with findings indicating that, in the current context, they are increasingly turning to religion. It is crucial to develop strategies and policies based on… »
The prevailing perception, although lower than before, that Montenegro is a multicultural society remains, yet there are numerous and concerning indicators pointing to a high level of perceived discrimination – 49.1% based on religious and 59.7% based on national affiliation. Simultaneously, over half of citizens would not want a partner of a different religion or… »
“The 1990s are primarily marked by negative events and corresponding negative emotions in the collective memory of young people in Montenegro, although there is also a layer of cultural and personal memories that make the perception of this period complex. The dominant belief is that this period is significant for our society, but this is… »
The economic situation remains a significant challenge, with 48.5% of Montenegrins stating their monthly income is insufficient to cover expenses. This is compounded by a crisis of legitimacy in state institutions, excluding the Special State Prosecutor (SSP), as trust declines among those with the power to improve citizens’ lives but who continue to prioritize party… »
Peer violence is widely perceived both among high school students and the general population. Every fifth student reports being a victim of violence, and 53.4% know someone who has been a victim of peer violence. The most common forms of peer violence in schools are psychological and physical violence. Among students who have been victims,… »
At the level of a political formula – a set of desirable values and the accompanying institutional framework that ensures them, and through which the system legitimizes itself, there is a majority consensus among the citizens of Montenegro regarding Montenegro as a European state of rule of law, democracy, social justice and inclusion, and environmentally… »
In Montenegro, the critical attitude towards various actors and processes is increasingly pronounced, which can be seen through the generally rather low level of trust in institutions, caution in defining the situation, rationality in sorting out priority issues, but also a deeper view concerning the difference between the rule of law and political tactics, as… »
On a general level, prevails the perception of citizens that Montenegrin society is multicultural, as emphasized by more than 80% of the respondents, and a little less than a fifth have the opposite opinion. However, as one goes deeper and when certain issues are reflected on a personal level, a completely different situation burdened with… »
Citizens do not perceive developed accountability of politicians, they have divided opinions about the assessment of (un)constitutionality of amendments to the Law on the President, but they mostly believe there is no excuse for the violation of the Constitution. Getting out of the crisis is seen through early Parliamentary Elections, without mediation, while the Government… »
