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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.
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 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.’
New report exposes pro-Kremlin disinformation networks in the Balkans
A new report from the independent, cross-border journalism network VSquare uncovers the connections and tactics of websites spreading Russian disinformation in 13 countries across Europe.
BFMI raises alarm over draft Bulgarian law
BFMI joins media freedom organisations in raising the alarm over draft law submitted to Bulgarian parliament by the far-right party which would introduce a Russian-style “foreign agent” law involving potential sanctions for media outlets.
Balkan countries rank among the lowest in 2022 Media Literacy Index
Countries in the Balkans and Southeast Europe are the most vulnerable to fake news and disinformation, according to the 2022 Media Literacy Index. The EU must to more to oblige EU members and accession candidates alike, particularly in the Balkans, to protect media freedom and pluralism.
Why is Bulgaria the most vulnerable among NATO Members to Russian propaganda?
In the aftermath of the Bulgarian elections, Senior Editor at Euractiv Georgi Gotev writes that “Russian propaganda feels at home in Bulgaria” due to the lack of media literacy and freedom in the country and Russia’s active involvement in the Bulgarian media environment.