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Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans Is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region
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The European Union's credibility in the Western Balkans is being undermined by the EU itself due to double standards, as the bloc prioritizes short-term stability over genuine democratic reforms, a new report by the Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group (BiEPAG) warns. due to double standards, as the bloc prioritizes short-term stability over genuine democratic reforms, a new report by the Balkans in Europe Policy Advisory Group (BiEPAG) warns.
The closure of the media provider Al Jazeera Balkans is a great loss for the public and democracy, warning experts and journalists' representatives. The reasons for the abrupt end are speculated.
The credibility of the European Union in the Western Balkans is being undermined by the EU itself due to double standards, as the bloc prioritizes short-term stability over true democracy.
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European Centre for Press and Media FreedomClosure of Al Jazeera Balkans: Major Blow to Media Freedom in the Western Balkans
SafeJournalists and MFRR: Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a Major Blow to Media Freedom and Pluralism in the Region The SafeJournalists Network and the Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) platform express deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera Balkans after 14 years of continuous operation. 17.07.2025 This is not merely the end of a…
Closure of Al Jazeera Balkans is a major blow to media freedom and pluralism in the region
The Media Freedom Rapid Response (MFRR) partners joined the SafeJournalists Network (SJN) in expressing deep concern and solidarity with over 200 journalists and media workers affected by the sudden announcement of the closure of Al Jazeera Balkans after 14 years of continuous operation. This is not merely the end of a respected regional media outlet—it is a serious blow to media pluralism, freedom of expression, and the public’s right to be inf…
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