Centro per la Cooperazione Internazionale

Conference on the safety of journalists and SLAPP lawsuits
2025-09-29 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Rome) | Podgorica (MNE) NEST Coworking – Cetinjski Put, Podgorica 81000, Montenegro
The Montenegro Media Institute, in cooperation with Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa, is organising a conference to present some of the key findings of the Shadow Report on Media Freedom in Montenegro.

The the focus of the event will be on SLAPP lawsuits and the safety of journalists. Security of journalists is one of the main concern in the country, given the ongoing attacks against media professionals in Montenegro. As for SLAPP lawsuits, the issue remains under the radar and insufficiently recognized, even among journalists themselves, who often do not fully identify or acknowledge it.
AGENDA
10:00 – 10:10
Opening of the event and introductory remarks
Olivera Nikolić, Institute of Media of Montenegro
Massimo Moratti, Osservatorio Balcani Caucaso Transeuropa
10:10 – 10:40
Discussion I: Safety of Journalists
Focus on threats, violence, digital security, and institutional protection of journalists
10:40 – 11:10
Discussion II: SLAPP Lawsuits and Protection from the Intimidation of Journalists
Case analysis, regional and EU framework, recommendations for supporting journalists
11:10 – 11:30
Questions and Answers, Conclusions
This event is organised as part of the project Transnational Advocacy for Freedom of Information in the Western Balkans – ATLIB 2 co-funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
