The 2024 Media Landscape Brief, delivered by SCiDEV provides insights into media freedom developments from June and July in Albania. A new Special Parliamentary Committee has been established to combat disinformation and foreign interference, but concerns arose over its initial exclusion of the opposition. The Committee has invited a broad range of stakeholders for engagement, including international bodies. SCiDEV supports the Committee’s expanded focus on hybrid threats and emphasizes the need for transparency and collaboration with opposition parties. The brief also highlights issues with the Albanian public broadcaster RTSH, including criticisms of its financial and personnel management, and the need for enhanced oversight. Additionally, it covers challenges faced by journalists in Albania, including barriers to reporting and cyberattacks. Lastly, it discusses Albania’s National Reform Agenda 2024-2027 and recommendations for improving media freedom and digital skills. Read more here.
Source: SCiDEV