Less than 30% of citizens of Montenegro who use Internet services are familiar with and have used some of the E-services of the public administration, whereas there are over two-fifths of citizens who are familiar with the existence of these services, but have never used them, and over one-quarter of citizens does not know that… »
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The Government of Abazović is worse rated than the Government of Zdravko Krivokapić
There is no improvement in the living standard of citizens since July of this year, the number of those who consider that Montenegro is going in the wrong direction is increasing, and the Government of Dritan Abazović is rated worse than the Government of Zdravko Krivokapić when the first initiative for a vote of no… »
Discrimination remains a big problem in Montenegrin society
More than hald of citizens of Montenegro recognize the presence of discrimination, and Roma, women and the poor are seen as the most discriminated, while 94.1% consider, through experience or indirect belief, that there is political discrimination in Montenegro, which they primarily see in the employment area. Dissatisfaction with the work of the institutions is… »
Citizens have one set of concerns while politicians have different priorities
The rise in prices is the biggest concern of citizens who do not see an improvement in living standard, but also do not recognize merit-based human resource management of the new Government but pointing out the continuity of the power of the party book over expertise, being reserved towards the changes in the judiciary, and… »
Generally positive although slower trend of acceptance of LGBT persons, negative influence of clericalization and radicalization of society
When it comes to understanding and accepting LGBT people in Montenegrin society, there is a generally positive, although somehow slower trend. This indicates a more mature and open approach, although in certain issues there is stagnation or even some regression, which can be explained by the wave of clericalization and radicalization in the last few… »
Violation of the Media Law continues through contamination of online space
Centre for Civic Education (CCE) conducted monitoring of comments on internet portals in Montenegro, from April 1 to 30, with an accent on respect to the Media Law. This is the second round of monitoring in just over a year, and the findings, unfortunately, do not indicate progress in respecting legal obligations in editing comments,… »
The potential for protests is limited, concerns about the situation in the country are growing, and the EU seems increasingly unattainable
“Concerns about the situation in the country and its future are expressed as never before, the programme Europe now has great support, although differences in the attitudes of employees and employers are identified, the potential for protests due to a no-confidence motion in the Government of Zdravko Krivokapic, dismissal of the President of the Parliament… »
The public expects politicians to work in public and not party interest
„Citizens are increasingly concerned about the direction in which the state is moving, the effects of the challenging economic situation are being felt by the vast majority, and changes for the better are hard to spot. The Memorandum on cooperation between certain parties in power and the opposition is assessed as positive, and the public… »
Confidence in institutions weakening, NGOs expected to be critics of the Government
“Citizens have less and less trust in institutions, they are burdened by socio-economic problems, NGOs are seen as the most prominent part of the civil sector and a positive attitude prevails about them, as well as that they are working in the public interest and having significant influence in Montenegrin society. The apathy and unwillingness… »
The Government without reform capacity and inclusivity
“The dissatisfaction and concern about the situation in the country are growing, the Government has failed to legitimize itself as inclusive. It is not perceived as one with reform capacity, nor the Government or any individual ministry has managed to get a grade of three in the assessment of citizens. The Prime Minister is among… »