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.
Three Years of Advocacy with the Balkan Free Media Initiative.
On this day three years ago, myself and leading media experts launched the Balkan Free Media Initiative (BFMI), driven by a shared commitment to advancing media integrity in a critical region of Europe: the Balkans.
Shadows of democracy - The erosion of media freedom in Greece
As Greece celebrates today its National Independence Day, a symbol of triumph for democracy and freedom, BFMI spotlights the paradox that shadows this historic democracy: the erosion of media freedom.
BFMI celebrates adoption of European Media Freedom Act; warns that accession countries must not be left behind
BFMI celebrates adoption of European Media Freedom Act but warns that accession countries must not be left behind.
BFMI at the Italian Parliament: The disinformation economy is a threat to EU democracy and stability
BFMI at the Italian Parliament: The disinformation economy is a threat to EU democracy and stability
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 concerned about draft law in Hungary
BFMI joins media freedom groups in raising concerns about new draft law in Hungary
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.
How will the EU make the foreign financing of media transparent?
Momchil Injov, EU Correspondent for Bulgaria’s Club Z, writes about the media freedom concerns of the EU ‘defense of democracy package.’
Handelsbatt: ‘Vucic is a master of propaganda’ - BFMI
BFMI Director Antoinette Nikolova has been quoted in an article published by German news outlet Handelsblatt on the influence of foreign powers – particularly Russia – in Serbia.
BFMI marks two years
BFMI was created two years ago today to monitor developments across the Balkans and inform political audiences about threats to democracy due to the declining information environment