The footage of yesterday’s murder in Podgorica, published in full by the IN4S portal, along with screenshots showing the perpetrator holding a firearm and aiming at the victim, represents the crudest form of sensationalist journalism.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of taking over routine tasks in journalism, but it must not replace the essential role of journalists. While it can be a useful support tool, human oversight and editorial control are always necessary.
A two-day workshop on the amendments to the current Journalists of Montenegro Code of Ethics was held in Podgorica on 26 and 27 June, with the support of the Council of Europe, OSCE, and UNESCO. The workshop was led by Juan Barata, a media expert of UNESCO.
Organized by the OSCE Mission to Montenegro, representatives of Montenegrin media self-regulatory bodies visited Berlin from 2nd to 5th June on a study trip. The visit provided an opportunity for meetings with representatives of journalists’ unions, media outlets, as well as the German Press and Media Council.
Despite clear warnings from the European Commission, the Council of Europe, and the European Parliament that public officials must not endanger media freedom in Montenegro with their statements, the practice of targeting journalists and media outlets continues unabated.
At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Media Council for Self-Regulation, held on June 13, 2025, the results of the organization’s work over the previous six months were reviewed.
