Summary of the project implemented by CDT
The project addresses the growing anti-democratic tendencies in Montenegro that could jeopardize civil liberties and the country’s European integration. Through legal analysis, legislative process monitoring, and awareness campaigns, the project strengthens society’s resilience to political pressures and disinformation. By actively engaging citizens, civil society, and the media, it creates space for transparent dialogue and timely responses to threats to democracy.
Project goals
Strengthening democratic values and Montenegro’s European integration by monitoring and countering anti-democratic initiatives, empowering citizens through information and combating disinformation, and fostering constructive dialogue between civil society, the media, and decision-makers.
Beneficiaries
Citizens, civil society, media, decision-makers and institutions, international community.
Main activities
- Monitoring legislative initiatives and political activities
- Legal analysis of laws/comparative legislation and practices
- Mapping public statements and social trends
- Debunking misinformation
- Bi-monthly review of the development of policies related to the NGO sector and policies on citizenship and other relevant electoral laws
- Public advocacy campaign
- Podcast organization
- Creating visual content
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Organized attacks against the NGO sector in Montenegro are taking new forms through synchronized actions of discrediting, labeling, and attempts to silence (Available in Montenegrin)
Open lists – the reform they want until they come to power (Available in Montenegrin)
VIDEO Open lists – the reform they want until they come to power (Available in Montenegrin)
Open lists – misconceptions, doubts and what they could bring (Available in Montenegrin)
“Caring for the Diaspora” or Preserving Sovereignty: How Small European Countries Regulate Dual Citizenship (Available in Montenegrin)
Comprehensive or contrived electoral reform
Dual citizenship and voting rights in Montenegro (Available in Montenegrin)
Dual citizenship and and voting right in Montenegro (English)