# Political and social tensions in Montenegro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-and-social-tensions-in-montenegro
> Updated: 2026-09-20T08:38:05.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Political and social tensions have emerged in Montenegro. Initially, tensions rose following statements by Pljevlja Municipality President Dario Vraneš, who attended the funeral of Ratko Mladić and denied the Srebrenica genocide. In response, Member of Parliament Kenana Strujić Harbić urged the European Union to implement restrictive measures and entry bans for officials who “glorify convicted war criminals.”

Following these developments, the Center for Civic Education (CGO) issued a warning regarding the “normalization of violence” in the country. The organization reported a rise in both physical and digital aggression, noting that nearly 60% of high school students recognize peer violence in schools. Additionally, an analysis of online discourse revealed that 13% of comments on major news portals contained elements of hate speech, which the CGO warns undermines social cohesion.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Center for Civic Education warns of rising violence in Montenegro

The Center for Civic Education warns that the normalization of hate speech, peer violence, and digital aggression in Montenegro undermines social cohesion and the principles of the International Day of Peace.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/center-for-civic-education-warns-of-rising-violence-in-montenegro

### 2026-09-12: Political tensions rise in Montenegro and Croatia

Montenegrin officials call for EU sanctions against politicians glorifying war criminals, while Croatian PM Plenković introduces a 125.4 million euro aid package to combat energy costs and economic instability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/political-tensions-rise-in-montenegro-and-croatia

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