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Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations

Overview

The Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) in Serbia has issued sanctions against several television stations following recent elections. TV Informer previously received a seven-day suspension for its “Prisa info” program due to alleged serious violations involving a presenter expressing political views. TV Prva also faced bans on its “Vesti” and morning programming. These actions followed reports from the Bureau for Social Research (BIRODI), which filed approximately 30 reports against various outlets to ensure compliance.

Following these sanctions, REM has initiated investigation proceedings against several outlets, including Informer, Kurir, B92, and K1, stemming from a dispute regarding the use of the term “blokader” during a broadcast. During REM Council sessions, members debated the legal implications of such language. Miloš Garić argued for clear legal standards, while Rodoljub Šabić warned that qualifying certain expressions as violations could threaten freedom of expression.

Political tension remains high. Ana Brnabić criticized REM for a lack of impartiality, alleging that the regulator applies inconsistent criteria. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Belgrade under the slogan “To gather to defend media freedom in Serbia – Law equal for all.”

In a session on November 10, 2026, REM imposed further penalties. TV Informer received a five-day advertising ban during prime time and bans on the show “Kolegijum” for 10 and 15 days due to alleged violations of reporting regulations and insults directed at REM Council members. TV Kurir was sanctioned with a one-day ban on its “Dnevnik” program and a two-day ban on its “Vesti” program for alleged violations of the Law on Electronic Media and human rights protection. TV Informer editor-in-chief Dragan J. Vučićević has challenged these decisions, labeling them unconstitutional and politically motivated.

Entities

Regulatory Body for Electronic Media · Serbia · Stevica Smederevac · Ana Brnabić · TV Informer

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 26 sources
    Serbia's REM imposes sanctions on TV Informer and TV Kurir

    Serbia's REM has imposed various bans and advertising restrictions on TV Informer and TV Kurir following investigations into media regulation violations and election campaign conduct.

  2. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Serbia's REM regulator initiates proceedings against multiple media outlets

    Serbia's REM regulator is investigating Informer, Kurir, B92, and K1 over the use of the term “blokader,” amid political criticism regarding regulatory impartiality.

  3. [POLITICS] 15 sources
    Serbia's REM launches investigations into several TV stations

    Serbia's REM has launched investigations into TV Informer, Kurir, B92, and K1 for alleged election campaign and silence violations.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Vukša Dragović organizes protest in Belgrade over Informer TV

    Vukša Dragović led a small protest in Belgrade's Savski Venac district to defend Informer TV, calling for further demonstrations at the Regulatory Authority for Electronic Media.

  5. [POLITICS] 30 sources
    Serbia's REM sanctions TV Informer and TV Prva

    Serbia's media regulator REM has sanctioned TV Informer and TV Prva for election-period violations, sparking protests and allegations of political censorship from media owners and officials.

Sources

072info.com · 24-ore.com · 360stepeni.mk · autonomija.info · b92.net · beta.rs · bezbrige.com · bijeljina.com · bl-portal.com · brif.mk · cenzolovka.rs · danas.rs · dnevnik.hr · dnevno.hr · espreso.co.rs · etv.me · index.hr · insajder.net · jutarnji.hr · kurir.rs · lat.sputnikportal.rs · media.ba · mojdoboj.info · mondo.rs · n1info.rs · naslovi.net · nedeljnik.rs · nezavisen.mk · nova.rs · novasloboda.ba · novi.ba · novini247.com · nsuzivo.rs · oslobodjenje.ba · politika.rs · portalanalitika.me · radiobijelopolje.me · resetka.rs · rtv-vranje.rs · sd.rs · serbiantimes.info · sjevercg.me · sputnikportal.rs · srpskacafe.com · srpskadijaspora.info · studiob.rs · szmsz.press · telegraf.rs

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