Brasseur: Transparency of media ownership needed

BELGRADE - President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) Anne Brasseur said on Tuesday that further work lies ahead of Serbia to ensure the rule of law and human rights, further judiciary reform, and more efficient implementation of the laws governing the fight against discrimination.

Addressing MPs in the Serbian parliament, Brasseur said that Serbia needs higher transparency of media ownership.

The recently passed media laws provide the legal framework, but their implementation should be a priority, Brasseur said at a special parliament session.

The media should be immune to influence, adhering to the journalism code of ethics, Brasseur said, pointing to the importance of respecting independent bodies and appreciating their findings and recommendations.

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