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Meeting on media laws successful

Belgrade, 17 October 2023

At today's meeting on draft media laws, attended by representatives of the OSCE Mission, the Delegation of the European Union, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway, the Serbian government, the Ministry of Information and Telecommunications, representatives of working groups, as well as representatives of journalist and media associations, significant progress in harmonising the positions on the Law on Public Information and Media and the Law on Electronic Media has been made.

During the meeting, which was hosted by Ambassador of the OSCE Mission to Serbia Jan Braathu, and with the participation of Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabic, Ambassador of the European Union to Serbia Emanuele Giaufret, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway Kristin Melsom, representatives of the Journalists’ Association of Serbia UNS, the Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia NUNS, the Association of Independent Electronic Media ANEM , the Press Council, the Association of Online Media, the RAB Association of Serbia, the Trade Union of Journalists of Serbia SINOS and Local Press, the participants thoroughly considered all articles of both draft laws.

Through a constructive dialogue, a high degree of agreement was reached on the texts of the draft laws, while the controversial issues that existed were clarified.

All participants in the meeting agreed that the texts of the draft laws, finally agreed upon at today's meeting, represent a step in the right direction towards the regulation of the media scene in the Republic of Serbia.

The deliberation process was conducted in an inclusive manner, with understanding among all parties, which resulted in the agreement of all meeting participants. This represents a significant step forward in relation to the existing legislation.

With certain reservations of certain media and journalist associations regarding certain proposed solutions, it was agreed that both draft laws be forwarded for adoption at the next session of the Serbian government. The new laws will further strengthen the foundations for the improvement of the media scene, while strengthening the role of the media as guardians of democratic values in society.

At the meeting, the importance of finding a way to maintain dialogue between trade unions, the media and media and journalist associations was highlighted, which was marked as one of the main goals for the next period.

The Serbian government sincerely thanks all partners for their dedication and contribution to this important process. This meeting represents an important step towards the further implementation of the Media Strategy.