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2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
Authorities could consider adopting legislation to support the principles of transparency of Media ownership, including ensuring public access to information regarding the extent and nature of involvement of individuals and of legal entities in the ownership structures of the Media, prevention of Media monopolies, and neutral financial assistance of the state to the Media, as also recommended by the CoE Committee of Ministers.
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 evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2012
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
and Presidential
elections
The RBA could take more pro-active approach to providing information to the public about its on-going work and actions taken in cases of potential breaches of legislation, while the warning it may issue should always be presented in a public and transparent way.
Recommendation # in final report:
18
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2014
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
In order to enhance public confidence in its actions, the RBA could take a more pro-active approach to investigate and sanction cases of breaches of legislation. The RBA should also provide information to the public about its work by publishing the minutes of its meetings on its website as required by its own statute.
Recommendation # in final report:
19
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not evaluated
Year of assessment:
2020
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to clarify the REM’s competences in investigating and sanctioning breaches of legislation in a timely manner. In addition, the REM should act upon its own initiative, based on systematic monitoring election coverage and compliance with established regulations.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
The independence of the public Media could be further strengthened by setting up a mechanism that would provide for sufficient funding and reduce their dependency upon the state budget.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2016
Early election
LEOM
Parliamentary
elections
Consideration should be given to regulate Media coverage of officials who are also candidates, in order that they do not enjoy an unduly privileged position compared to other contestants.
Recommendation # in final report:
17
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2022
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Authorities should refrain from interference in the activities of Media and journalists, who should operate free from intimidation or pressure, administrative actions or other types of undue influence.
Recommendation # in final report:
5
Type of recommendation:
Priority
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
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Oversight by the REM should be explicitly extended to all aspects of Media coverage of elections. The REM could take a more pro-active approach in the performance of its duties, including through timely action based on findings of systematic Media monitoring. Amendments to the LEM could be considered to provide for more effective sanctions, including expedited timely remedies during the election campaign.
Recommendation # in final report:
6
Type of recommendation:
Priority
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Authorities should take decisive action to prevent pressure on voters, including employees of state or state-affiliated institutions. Cases of alleged coercion need to be investigated and individuals responsible held accountable.
Recommendation # in final report:
15
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Practice
Status of implementation:
Not implemented
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Election Campaign
Serbia
2017
EAM
Presidential
Comprehensive steps should be taken to strengthen the financial and editorial independence of public broadcasters. Adequate funding mechanisms could be considered to reduce dependency on the state budget. Media laws should be fully implemented with the aim of ensuring greater transparency in ownership and funding of the Media.
Recommendation # in final report:
16
Type of recommendation:
Other
Thematic area:
Media
Type of change required:
Sub-legal
Status of implementation:
Partially
Year of assessment:
2023
Final report heading:
Media
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