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.
A regional campaign “Ethics in the age of AI” has been launched to raise awareness about the importance of Media Ethics Councils in the Western Balkans and Turkey.
The amendments to the Capital Market Law introduced by the Government of Montenegro after the public consultation—specifically, the provisions banning the publication of information, data, and assessments related to the issuance of government securities and introducing fines of up to €40,000—are scandalous and do not exist in any European or democratic country, emphasized Ranko Vujović, Secretary General of the Media Council for Self-Regulation, appearing on the radio show Drugačija radio veza”.
The Executive Director of the Media Council for Self-Regulation condemned the threats made against Itana Kaluđerović and expressed concern over the growing number of attacks on journalists.
