Challenges to the Rule of Law and Media Freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Area di ricerca: Bosna i Hercegovina, Kosovo

Categoria: Proširenje, Istočna Evropa i Balkan, Mediji

Tag: ATLIB, media

Lingua: Inglese

This shadow report is produced as part of the Media Freedom Rapid Response, a Europe-wide mechanism that tracks, monitors, and responds to violations of press and media freedom in EU member states and candidate countries. It also draws on the research and advocacy activities supported by the project Transnational Advocacy for Freedom of Information in the Western Balkans – ATLIB 3 co-funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

Challenges to the Rule of Law and Media Freedom in Bosnia and Herzegovina

-  Autori: Lamija Kovačević, Massimo Moratti

The media landscape in Bosnia and Herzegovina is rather discouraging. Despite the country having obtained the status of candidate for EU membership in 2022, the situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina has been characterised not only by stagnation, but also by regressive trends with regard to democratic standards and media freedom. This shadow report aims to provide an overview of the current situation of media freedom in the country, highlighting progress, addressing ongoing challenges, and presenting key recommendations for both EU and national stakeholders in light of the EU accession process.