Protecting freedom of expression and of the media in Montenegro
Promoting responsible media coverage of children and violence in Montenegro
Journalists from across Montenegro strengthened their skills in responsible and child-sensitive reporting during a three-day training organised by the Council of Europe Programme Office in Podgorica. The event focused on improving media practices in stories involving children, violence and peer...
Strengthening responses to disinformation – New Code of Ethics discussed in Montenegro
A public discussion on the new Code of Ethics for Journalists of Montenegro was held in Podgorica, bringing together journalists, editors, media representatives, civil society organisations, and communication experts to discuss how ethical standards can strengthen truthful and responsible...
New training programme helps protect journalists from abusive legal tactics
The Council of Europe launched a new Training Programme on Countering Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) — part of its ongoing efforts to defend freedom of expression and protect journalists and others speaking out in the public interest. This hands-on course is designed for...
Future Lawyers and Journalists Learning to Counter SLAPPs in Montenegro
Over 60 law and journalism students at the University of Montenegro learnt how to counter legal intimidation and threats to media freedom during the country’s first-ever university lecture on Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs). This innovative educational initiative offered...
Montenegrin journalists trained to stand strong against legal intimidation
Journalists in Montenegro strengthened their ability to recognise and respond to Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPPs) during a two-day training supported by the joint EU and Council of Europe action „Protecting freedom of expression and of the media in Montenegro”. SLAPPs are...
Practical training for judicial spokespersons in Montenegro: Crisis communication in focus
In an effort to enhance the judiciary’s capacity to communicate effectively during crises, a specialized workshop for judges' spokespersons was held, focusing on the Protocol for Crisis Communication for Courts. The workshop provided a hands-on approach, drawing from real-life case studies and...
Strengthening justice transparency in Montenegro
Transparency in judiciary is not just a principle—it is a fundamental requirement for a functioning democracy – this was the key message voiced at the workshops for courts and prosecution officers dedicated to development of actions plans for the implementation of judicial communication...
Montenegro judges and media unite to improve court transparency
In a groundbreaking initiative, judges and media professionals in Montenegro met in Podgorica for the first time to strengthen collaboration on the dissemination of information from court proceedings. During the two-day event, participants delved into pressing issues, including the Council of...
Montenegro: Beneficiaries Steering Committee approves a plan for the Freedom of Expression action in Montenegro
The action “Protection of the freedom of expression and of the media in Montenegro (PRO-FREX)” held its Second Beneficiary Steering Committee in Podgorica on 5 April. In the light of recent expert support, by providing a Legal Opinion on three main laws regulating media in Montenegro, as well as...
Montenegro: aligning the media legislation with the European standards
Council of Europe provides legal and policy advice to many of its member state which are on the path of joining the European Union. To this end, with the support of the European Union and the Council of Europe, a Legal Opinion on three main laws regulating media in Montenegro – on Media, on Audio...
Call for tenders: for the provision of consultancy services in the field of Freedom of Expression and the Media in the Western Balkans
In the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye” (Horizontal Facility III), the Council of Europe is currently implementing seven actions (in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and...
Vacancy notice: Senior Project Officer
Within the framework of the European Union/Council of Europe co-operation initiative Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Türkiye, phase III, the Council of Europe is opening a new vacancy for the Senior Project Officer of the Action: Protecting freedom of expression and of the media...
Support of the European Union and the Council of Europe to freedom of expression in Montenegro to be continued
Freedom of expression and media is one of the key priorities for Montenegro, and public sector, judiciary and media community remain committed to the improved policy, legal and institutional framework for the exercise of the freedom of expression principles and the media in the country. This has...