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Making victims’ right to compensation work in practice in Montenegro
An event dedicated to enhancing the procedural rights of victims in criminal proceedings, with a particular focus on the right to compensation, was held in Podgorica. The training brought together representatives of judicial institutions and the Bar Association aiming to provide floor for...
Future lawyers in the Western Balkans take on digital violence against women
“Violence knows no borders, but neither does our empathy.” The words of one participant capture the spirit of this year's Regional Summer School in Trebinje better than any programme agenda ever could. Inside a simulated courtroom, 30 law students from across the Western Balkans sit before a...
Revised Code strengthens ethical journalism and media self-regulation in Montenegro
Montenegro has presented the revised Code of Journalists, strengthening ethical journalism and media self-regulation while helping the profession respond to the opportunities and challenges of today's rapidly evolving media landscape. Presented at Europe House in Podgorica, the revised Code is...
CyberSEE Project and Octopus Project – CYBERKOP Action: The Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Assets Investigation advances investigation skills with its second regional workshop in Budva
The CyberSEE project in co-operation with the CEPOL Western Balkans Partnership against Crime and Terrorism (WB PaCT) project enhanced the investigative capacities through the organisation of the Western Balkans Working Group on Digital Asset Investigations, in Budva, Montenegro, from 29 June to...
CyberSEE: Montenegrin National Working Group gathers to discuss legal amendments for the implementation of the Second Additional Protocol to the Convention on Cybercrime
On 1-2 July 2026, Petrovac, Montenegro hosted a workshop organised by the CyberSEE joint project of the European Union and the Council of Europe, in co-operation with the Ministry of Justice of Montenegro. Building upon the continuous capacity building efforts and the workshop in October 2025,...
New practical guidelines support judges and prosecutors in applying ethical standards in Montenegro
Montenegro has taken another important step towards strengthening judicial integrity and public trust through the adoption of practical Guidelines for the implementation of the Codes of Ethics for judges and state prosecutors. Following the adoption of the new Codes of Ethics in 2025, the...
Panel on “The Role of Young People in Preventing Violence”: Young people as partners in building a culture of non-violence
The Council of Europe Education Department in cooperation with the Programme Office in Podgorica organised a panel discussion entitled “The Role of Young People in Preventing Violence” on 23 June at Europe House. The event brought together representatives of institutions, civil society...
Council of Europe certifies lead facilitators of Citizens’ Assemblies in South-East Europe
The Council of Europe has strengthened its commitment to deliberative democracy in South-East Europe by certifying 26 lead facilitators of Citizens’ Assemblies. Trained in Podgorica from 16 to 19 June, these facilitators are now better equipped to support local authorities in designing and...
Professional appraisal of state prosecutors: Ensuring fairness, accountability and quality in prosecutorial work
Clear and objective criteria are an essential prerequisite for strengthening the quality and efficiency of prosecutorial work. To support the implementation of the new Rules on the Professional Appraisal of State Prosecutors, a targeted training programme for heads of appraisal councils in the...
Montenegro’s judges and prosecutors strengthen ethical standards to reinforce public trust in justice
Judges and state prosecutors from across Montenegro gathered on 2–3 June to strengthen the application of ethical, integrity and accountability standards in their daily work, recognising these principles as essential for preserving public trust in the judiciary and upholding the rule of law. The...
