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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...
Constitutional Court of Montenegro strengthens human rights jurisprudence through expert meeting in Podgorica
In a continued effort to enhance the application of human rights standards in jurisprudence of the Constitutional Court of Montenegro, a working meeting was organised with the aim to address complex legal issues that often result in varying interpretations of constitutional rights. The event,...
International Roma Day 2025: Celebrating Culture and advancing Equality
On 8 April, the world comes together to celebrate International Roma Day, the anniversary of the First World Romani Congress, held in Chelsfield near London from 7–12 April 1971. This event was a turning point in the Roma political organisation and rights advocacy movement, as it called for Roma...
Secretary General Alain Berset in Montenegro: supporting reforms, strengthening democracy
Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset concluded a two-day official visit to Montenegro. He reaffirmed the Organisation’s strong partnership with the country and acknowledged its ongoing reform efforts in the fields of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. During his visit the...
Constitutional courts in the region strengthen human rights protections through dialogue
Judges and advisers from the constitutional courts of Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia gathered in Belgrade on 31 March and 1 April 2025, to advance application of human rights standards in their judicial work. The regional working meeting provided a platform for legal experts to...
New Handbook on legal reasoning in administrative disputes in Montenegro
As part of ongoing efforts to support judicial reform and strengthen the quality of administrative justice in Montenegro, a new Handbook on Legal Reasoning in Administrative Disputes has been published and disseminated to all judges and legal advisors of the Administrative Court of Montenegro....
Montenegrin courts advance judicial efficiency and strengthen legal reasoning
Montenegrin courts are taking significant steps to enhance legal reasoning and improve judicial efficiency, as highlighted in a two-day working meeting held in Budva on 22 and 23 March 2025. Organised in close cooperation with the Supreme Court of Montenegro, the meeting was supported by the...
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...
European Union and Council of Europe support Montenegro’ efforts in strengthening judicial financial independence
The EU and the Council of Europe continue to support Montenegro in advancing judicial independence to reinforce the justice system and advance the European integration, including through the development of a dedicated law regulating the salaries and other material rights of judges and...
