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2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
Effective supervision of media compliance with the law during the electoral campaign could be strengthened by a proactive independent body authorized to decide on complaints and take prompt and effective action against infringements of the law.
Recommendation # in final report:
14
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Election Dispute Resolution (EDR)
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
The existing legal framework for the media would benefit from a revision to clearly define a political advertisement.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2016
EOM
Parliamentary
elections
It is recommended that the public media makes additional efforts to actively cover the campaign in an impartial and professional manner, rather than relying on the coverage submitted by the political parties.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
To foster the independence of the RTCG and the AEM, council members should be protected from undue influence from politics, and early dismissals should be permitted only in limited circumstances.
Recommendation # in final report:
7
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Authorities should firmly condemn any attacks against journalists and foster measures to protect journalists and prevent impunity, including independent, speedy, effective investigations, and detailed and systematic data collection on threats against journalists.
Recommendation # in final report:
8
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Whilst public support for the media can enhance pluralism, a transparent and non-discriminatory allocation of state advertising funds should be required. Alternative forms of indirect subsidies, such as tax benefits, or direct subsidies based on objective criteria and conditions may be considered.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Mostly
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
Consideration could be given to granting the AEM more effective enforcement mechanisms to include intermediate financial sanctions, commensurate with the gravity of the offence committed. To avoid overlapping jurisdiction and ensure effective remedies, the AEM should be the only body responsible for supervising broadcasters during the elections.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2018
EOM
Presidential
The authorities could consider imposing a limit on the amount of paid political advertising which could contribute to more balanced level playing field. Media should offer equivalent rates to all candidates, avoiding negotiations on the price, and the rates should be made public before the election campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Provisions on defamation and false information which are contrary to international standards on freedom of expression should be removed from the legislation.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Legal Framework
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Montenegro
2020
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Additional effort could be made by broadcasters to improve the quality of editorial coverage of the campaign and to develop their own electoral content rather than using footage provided by contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Secondary thematic area:
Campaign
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
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