Blogs
BFMI: Serbian-Chinese media cooperation represents a threat to media freedom in the region
BFMI is deeply concerned about the impact of Serbian-Chinese media cooperation on the already vulnerable media landscape in Serbia, following the signing of eight media cooperation agreements during President Xi Jinping's visit to Belgrade.
BFMI supports the European Parliament’s call to suspend EU funding to Serbia if the government fails to implement key electoral and media reforms
BFMI supports the European Parliament’s call to suspend EU funding to Serbia if the government fails to implement key electoral and media reforms
Global Brands Unwittingly Fund Pro-Kremlin Disinformation in the Balkans, New Study Shows
New report: Defunding Disinformation in the Balkans: How International Brands Support Russia’s Agenda
BFMI: Serbia’s draft media law falls far below EU standards and fails to protect independent media in the region
BFMI is profoundly concerned over the drafts of two critical laws for the national media environment that have been presented for consultation by the Serbian government. The draft laws represent a step back in media reform and showcase President Vucic’s disregard for EU values.
BFMI at the European Parliament: Global brands contributing to the spread of pro-Kremlin disinformation in the Balkans
BFMI hosted an event at the European Parliament on how global brands are funding media that spread disinformation in the Balkans.
BFMI Welcomes European Parliament’s Anti-SLAPP Legislation; Stresses Need for Balkan Focus
BFMI welcomes the EU Parliament's endorsement of legislation to protect journalists and activists from SLAPPs, but highlights the need for further action in the Balkans. BFMI also calls on the European Council to adopt robust and effective legislation.
Russian disinformation threatens breakout of conflict in Kosovo
In an op-ed published on Euractiv, BFMI’s Director Antoinette Nikolova argues that the explosion of Russian disinformation threatens a breakout of conflict in Kosovo, highlighting the urgent need to address the declining information environment in the region.