politics
March 27, 2026
European and media experts warn of pressure from Samoopredeljenje and Kurti's government
Media freedom in Kosovo has seen a period of deterioration since 2023, with the main factors being political pressure from the ruling Samoopredeljenje party, including verbal attacks on journalists and attempts to control the public media service, concluded an international media freedom mission after a two-day visit to Pristina.
TL;DR
- Media freedom in Kosovo has worsened since 2023, according to an international mission.
- Political pressure from the ruling Samoopredeljenje party, including verbal attacks and control attempts, is identified as a key factor.
- Concerns include proposed media laws, underfunding of the public broadcaster, and targeting of journalists with 'toxic narratives'.
- The mission noted improvements in judicial responses to journalist safety but warned against neglecting government responsibility.
- The Prime Minister's office denies the accusations, blaming media capture by business interests.
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