Published On: 10/11/2015

Romanian journalists’ fears

In 2014, the press freedom crisis in Romania has deepened. Many mass media owners were convicted while sales fell. Journalists face low wages and job insecurity which leads to journalistic transits of opinion, except in the quality press area. Fearing to lose their jobs, journalists are becoming more willing to compromise. They don’t talk about abuse and, moreover, accept it. A report by the Center for Independent Journalism reveals these shortfalls.

Dilema Veche: Read the full article in Romanian

This publication has been produced within the project European Centre for Press and Media Freedom, co-funded by the European Commission. The contents of this publication are the sole responsibility of Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso and its partners and can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Union. The project’s page

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