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Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations

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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 of the law 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. These investigations stem 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 by scrutinizing Informer while providing insufficient oversight to outlets like N1 and Nova S. criteria. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Belgrade under the slogan “To gather to defend media freedom in Serbia – Law equal for all.” Organized by Informer to defend the station against its suspension, the demonstrations included demands from Vukša Dragović, leader of the Serbian Sovereigntists. In response to threats to block a session on November 10, 2026, REM sessions, Rodoljub Šabić stated that such actions constitute imposed further penalties. TV Informer received a criminal offense punishable by up to five years in prison. Recent regulatory actions have expanded five-day advertising ban during prime time and bans on the show “Kolegijum” for 10 and 15 days due to include alleged violations of reporting regulations and insults directed at REM Council members. TV Kurir, which received Kurir was sanctioned with a one-day ban on its “Dnevnik” program and a two-day ban on its “Vesti” news program due to for alleged regulatory violations. TV Prva also received a one-day ban on advertising related to violations of the program “Dan na dan”. 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.

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  1. 2026-11-10 19:16 UTC Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations
  2. 2026-11-10 12:21 UTC Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations
  3. 2026-11-10 08:22 UTC Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations
  4. 2026-11-09 03:05 UTC Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations
  5. 2026-11-06 14:31 UTC Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations
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  7. 2026-11-05 19:21 UTC Serbia media regulatory sanctions and investigations
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