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Part of situation: Journalist intimidation and regulatory concerns in Serbia (9 clusters)

Serbia media regulator accused of abusing authority before elections

REM Serbia media freedom election silence journalist safety parliamentary elections

The Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media (REM) in Serbia is facing accusations of abusing its power following the release of a document accusing television channels N1 and Nova S of violating pre-election silence. Four independent members of the REM Council, including Rodoljub Šabić, have stated that the Council never discussed, voted on, or reached a decision regarding these alleged violations. They noted that a scheduled meeting could not even take place due to a lack of quorum.

The Coalition for Media Freedom has called for a public prosecutor's investigation into the circumstances surrounding the document's publication. They are seeking to determine the criminal responsibility of REM Council President Stevica Smederevac and other officials, citing potential abuse of office. Critics argue the move serves as a political tool to discredit independent media ahead of parliamentary elections.

Separately, media organizations have reported increased pressure on journalists. The Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) recorded 257 attacks, threats, or instances of obstruction against journalists since the beginning of the year. Additionally, journalists in Vranje and Pančevo have reported being denied access to monitor the work of local election commissions, despite legal requirements for transparency during the electoral process.

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ANEM · Association of Independent Electronic Media · Coalition for Media Freedom · N1 · NUNS · Nova S · REM · Radar · Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media · Regulatory Body for Electronic Media · Rodoljub Šabić · Serbia

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Koalicija za slobodu medija: Dramatična zloupotreba REM-a pred parlamentarne izbore [krusevacpress.com]
Bivši pripadnici MUP-a uputili upozorenje policiji pred izbore u Srbiji: "Nikakvo naređenje ne smije pogaziti vašu zakletvu" [n1info.ba]
REM formally and de facto hijacked to apply political pressure and discredit independent media, Council members say [n1info.rs]
SVE VEĆI PRITISAK ZA ISTRAŽIVAČKO NOVINARSTVO: Predsednik NUNS-a Bodrožić o pretnjama novinarima RADAR-a! [serbiantimes.info]
Gde je granica između informisanja i političkog uticaja [vojvodjanskireporter.rs]
Hitno omogućiti novinarima da nesmetano izveštavaju - Bečejski mozaik [becejski-mozaik.co.rs]
Novinarska udruženja: Hitno omogućiti novinarima da nesmetano izveštavaju [istmedia.rs]
Novinarima uskraćen pristup Gradskoj izbornoj komisiji u Vranju, NUNS traži hitnu reakciju - Rešetka [resetka.rs]
Četiri člana Saveta: REM je usred izborne kampanje otet od strane vlasti, zahtevamo krivičnu odgovornost [www.cenzolovka.rs]
A Duty Officer’s Diary at the Safe Line for Journalists’ Safety [javniservis.net]
ANEM: Od početka godine 257 napada na novinare [beta.rs]
UNS: Strani novinari koji izveštavaju sa sutrašnjih parlamentarnih izbora u Srbiji imaju poteškoće da dobiju akreditacije [www.danas.rs]
Skandal u Srbiji uoči ključnih izbora: 'Kakav je ovo dokument? Tko je ovo potpisao?' [www.jutarnji.hr]
Strani novinari u neizvesnosti pred izbore: Bratina i RIK ignorišu pitanja o akreditacijama [nova.rs]
Nevjerojatan skandal u Srbiji uoči dana D za Vučića: 'Kakav je ovo papir? Tko je ovo potpisao?' [www.telegram.hr]
Optužbe protiv N1 i Nove S izazvale reakciju, traži se istraga o radu REM-a [www.vijesti.ba]
Saopštenje članova: REM formalno i faktički otet radi političkog pritiska i diskreditacije nezavisnih medija - Autonomija [autonomija.info]
Novinari sprečeni da prate rad komisija u Vranju i Pančevu [vreme.com]