# Educational and political tensions in Ulcinj, Montenegro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/educational-and-political-tensions-in-ulcinj-montenegro > Updated: 2026-09-19T12:00:33.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Political and social tensions in the Ulcinj region of Montenegro have centered on issues of nationalism and educational administration. Initial friction arose from political rhetoric regarding Kosovo and local appointments, such as the selection of a secondary school director, which sparked debates between those viewing decisions through a nationalist lens and those defending them as matters of meritocracy. This tension evolved into a specific dispute over language instruction at the ‘Maršal Tito’ primary school. Parents have demanded that instruction in Montenegrin, Serbian, Bosnian, and Croatian (CSBH) be handled by teachers with specific linguistic credentials, such as a university degree or native proficiency, rather than those holding only a certificate of knowledge. The dispute has resulted in student absences and the transfer of several students to other schools, while parents await a formal response from the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation and President Jakov Milatović. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Ulcinj school language dispute leads to student transfers Parents in Ulcinj, Montenegro, are seeking qualified language instruction for first-graders at ‘Maršal Tito’ school, as five students have already transferred due to the ongoing dispute. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ulcinj-school-language-dispute-leads-to-student-transfers ### 2026-08-26: Ulcinj faces political tension over nationalism and school appointments Tensions in Montenegro arise from political disputes over Kosovo's status and local controversy in Ulcinj regarding the merit-based appointment of a new secondary school director. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ulcinj-faces-political-tension-over-nationalism-and-school-appointments --- Cite as: Educational and political tensions in Ulcinj, Montenegro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/educational-and-political-tensions-in-ulcinj-montenegro