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Media Freedom Under Threat in Serbia
Analysis of the state of media freedom in Serbia, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists and the need for stronger legal protection.
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PoliticsHuman Rights ViolationsGermany European UnionMediaJournalismSerbiaFreedom
Novinska Agencija FonetReporters Without BordersDwYoung MediaBrave New Media Forum
Tamara SkrozzaAleksandar VučićSlobodan MiloševićPavol SzalaiPeter Limburg
- What is the purpose of the Brave New Media Forum?
- The "Brave New Media Forum" in Belgrade brought together journalists, activists, and experts to discuss challenges faced by media professionals globally, including the ongoing threats to media freedom in Serbia.
- How does Tamara Skrozza characterize the state of media freedom in Serbia?
- Tamara Skrozza, an award-winning journalist, describes the state of media freedom in Serbia as an illusion, where the ability to speak freely is constantly threatened by potential misuse of information.
- What are the key issues affecting media freedom in Serbia, as identified by Pavol Szalai?
- Pavol Szalai of Reporters Without Borders points to a lack of protective legislation for journalists and the presence of Russian propaganda as major issues hindering media freedom in Serbia.
- What incident highlights the risks faced by journalists in Serbia, according to the text?
- Skrozza's comments on post-Milošević reforms were twisted by pro-government tabloids to portray her as inciting violence against President Vučić, highlighting the vulnerability of journalists in Serbia.
- What is the current ranking of Serbia in Reporters Without Borders' assessment of media freedom?
- According to Reporters Without Borders, Serbia's ranking on media freedom has worsened, dropping to 98th out of 180 countries in 2024, indicating a severe decline.