Montenegro continues its negotiations on accession to the European Union, with a growing number of provisionally closed negotiating chapters. However, in light of the new negotiation methodology adopted in 2020, a key question arises – to what extent does this progress truly reflect the real state of reforms?The new methodology has introduced significant changes: negotiations are now organized into thematic clusters, with a special focus on the rule of law as the foundation of the entire process

This was stated by CeMI trial monitor Gordana Mitrović during her presentation today at the panel “International Cooperation and Institutional Resources as the Key to Effective Fight Against Organized Crime.”Referring to the European Commission reports, including the IBAR, Mitrović emphasized that key challenges are particularly visible in the areas of financial investigations, permanent asset confiscation, and the use of modern mechanisms of international cooperation, such as joint investigatio

The fight against organized crime depends on the strength of institutions, and without their strengthening, there can be no effective results. Therefore, Montenegro must improve its human, technical, and international capacities to respond to increasingly complex security challenges.This was emphasized at the roundtable “Joint Response to Organized Crime – International Cooperation and Institutional Capacities,” held today by our organization.Zlatko Vujović, Chairman of the Board of CeMI, stated

We are organizing a roundtable: “Joint Response to Organized Crime – International Cooperation and Institutional Capacities.”📅March 25th, 2026⏰10:00 AM📍PR Center, PodgoricaDuring the roundtable, following the opening remarks, a panel discussion will take place presenting two studies we have prepared, along with their key findings:International cooperation in the fight against organized crime Judicial, prosecutorial, and police resources in combating organized crime 🎤 Opening remarks will be del

The revised text of the Law on the Prevention of Corruption received positive assessments without objections, and after review by the European Commission, its final approval is expected, with adoption anticipated by June 30.This was announced at the roundtable “Chapter 23: Implementation of Final Benchmark 2 – Fight Against Corruption,” organized today at the PR Center.Nemanja Stankov, Head of the Public Policy Research Department at CeMI, noted that some technical progress has been made in the

We are organizing a round table: “Chapter 23: Implementation of Final Benchmark 2 – Fight Against Corruption.”📅 20. mart 2026.⏰10:00h📍PR Centar, PodgoricaBearing in mind that Montenegro is in the final phase of negotiations with the European Union, we believe that it is particularly important to open a substantive and constructive discussion on the results achieved so far in meeting Final Benchmark 2 within Chapter 23, as well as on upcoming obligations in the area of the fight against corruptio

This video provides an overview of current reforms in the area of political party and election campaign financing in Montenegro, with a special focus on alignment with international standards and recommendations. Through an analysis of the legislative framework and research findings, it highlights key challenges in the implementation of regulations, lack of transparency, and the need to strengthen institutional accountability.The video is part of the project “Raise Your Voice: For a Corruption-F

Women in Montenegro are not less interested in or competent for politics, but they are constrained by deeply rooted gender norms, stereotypes about social roles, unequal distribution of power within political structures, as well as a hostile environment that includes discrediting, hate speech, and gender-based attacks in the public sphere.This was stated at the roundtable “Empowering Women for the Political Future of Montenegro”, which we organized today. CeMI Program Director Teodora Gilić emph

We are organizing a roundtable titled “Empowering Women for the Political Future of Montenegro”, which will take place on February 26, 2026, at the PR Center, starting at 10:00 AM.The purpose of the roundtable is to present the results of the project and the key findings of the policy report on women’s political representation and actual political power in Montenegro, as well as to open a dialogue on the institutional, party, and social barriers that continue to limit women’s substantive partici

On February 13, CeMI successfully organized the third workshop dedicated to the political rights and political participation of minorities in Montenegro, held at the Bar Municipality Hall. The workshop was led by Dr. Nenad Koprivica, a prominent expert in this field.Participants included representatives of the Roma population, local institutions, political parties, and civil society organizations.The aim of the workshop was to enhance participants’ knowledge of minority political rights and the

The most intense wave of negative comments regarding LGBTIQ+ individuals in media articles was recorded in 2013, during the first Pride Parade in Budva. Furthermore, this community is most frequently reported on in the context of incidents and political debates, while continuous coverage of everyday topics is lacking.This was stated by the project coordinator of the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI), Andrea Rovčanin, during a guest appearance on Adria Television. She presented the result

Strategic legislative reform and responsible media reporting are crucial for the protection of the LGBTIQ+ community, as the lack of investigative coverage of these topics in the media perpetuates prejudices and stereotypes, further marginalizing community members and placing them outside the framework of basic civil rights.This was assessed during the second panel, "Between Visibility and Stereotypes: How Media Represent the LGBTIQ+ Community?" held as part of the roundtable "Representation of

Nearly half of media articles on LGBTIQ+ topics are published in the "Politics" and "Society" sections; two-thirds of articles have at least one comment, of which about 80 percent carry a negative tone, yet a certain shift in public discourse is noticeable. This was announced at the roundtable "Representation of LGBTIQ+ Persons in Montenegrin Media," which we organized and where the "Analysis of LGBTIQ+ Community Representation in Online Media" was presented.The President of the Governing Board

Today, in the Cultural Center in Kolašin, we held a one-day training on political leadership for women, titled: "From Idea to Influence: Political Leadership Training for Women." The training was aimed at strengthening the political and leadership capacities of women through four thematic modules: political leadership and decision-making, public speaking and communication, digital security and protection, as well as the development of political strategy and messaging.During the training, partici

Hate speech against LGBTIQ persons remains strongly present in the online space, although today it is often disguised and harder to recognize, which is why the media bear a key responsibility in shaping the social climate and moderating content. This was stated by the project coordinator of the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI), Andrea Rovčanin, who, as a guest on the TV E morning program "Budilnik," spoke about the results of the project "From Silence to Narrative: Representation of the

In Montenegro, as many as 80 percent of comments on online portals regarding the LGBTIQ community have a negative tone, which is why these topics should be treated responsibly in the media, from the perspective of human rights and freedoms, without sensationalism or the incitement of potential conflicts. This was stated by the project coordinator of the Center for Monitoring and Research (CeMI), Andrea Rovčanin, during a guest appearance on the "Boje jutra" program on Television Vijesti. She dis

CeMI is implementing the project "From Silence to Narrative: Representation of the LGBTIQ+ Community in Montenegrin Media (2011-2024)," which aims to contribute to a higher level of social acceptance and visibility of LGBTQI+ persons in Montenegro by promoting accurate, balanced, and fact-based media reporting. The project also aims to contribute to the reduction of negative media narratives and hate speech directed at LGBTQI+ persons by conducting a comprehensive analysis of long-term trends in

We had the honor of hosting Canadian Members of Parliament, Ms. Marie-France Lalonde and Mr. Joël Godin, at CeMI’s offices. During their visit, they met with the Head of the Public Policy Research Department, Nemanja Stankov, and the Project Coordinator, Andrea Rovčanin.The discussion focused on women’s political participation in Montenegro and their position in society, within the framework of the project that CeMI implements with the financial support of the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (

On January 22, CeMI successfully organized the second workshop dedicated to political rights and political participation of minorities in Montenegro at the Information and Education Center in Nikšić. The workshop was delivered by Dr. Nenad Koprivica, a distinguished expert in this field.Participants included representatives of the Roma and Egyptian (RE) population, local institutions, political parties, and civil society organizations.The aim of the workshop was to enhance participants’ knowledg