South East European Media Observatory

The project aimed to strengthen civil society and advance media policies, professional journalism and transparency in the media sector in South East Europe.

The project “South East European Media Observatory” aimed to contribute to a stronger, better-informed and more active civil society in the region through research and monitoring of the media sector.

The project carried out research focused on several key areas of media and journalism: media policies, journalistic practices, media financing, ownership structures in the media sector and the role of public service media.

The research enabled a better understanding of the factors affecting the independence, professionalism and sustainability of the media in South East Europe. Particular attention was paid to transparency of media ownership, political and economic influence on the media and the conditions for quality journalism.

The project helped open a broader debate on media reforms, the public interest and the need for stronger mechanisms to protect independent and professional journalism in the region.