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.

The Media Council for Self-Regulation (MSS) signed the "Agreement on the allocation of funds to cover operational costs necessary for the activity of the self-regulatory body" with the Agency for Audiovisual Media Services (AMU). These are funds allocated through the Fund for Encouraging Pluralism and Diversity of the Media, intended for AVM service providers - commercial and non-profit broadcasters, and for self-regulation of the media for the year 2024. The funds that are provided through the Fund for self-regulation and allocated to the NGO Media Council for Self-Regulation, in the name of a grant to cover operational costs, amount to EUR 126,157.65.

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 2^nd to 5^th 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.