Authoritarian Consolidation and Media Capture in Serbia: The Struggle for Press Freedom Amidst Political and Corporate Pressure, 2025

ABSTRACT Mass protests have rocked Serbia since late 2024, driven by frustration with endemic corruption, authoritarian tendencies, and manipulation of the media landscape by allies of President Aleksandar Vučić. Independent outlets such as N1, operated by United Media, remain rare exceptions in a broadcasting sector increasingly captured by pro-government ownership structures, with the state-owned Telekom … Leggi tutto Authoritarian Consolidation and Media Capture in Serbia: The Struggle for Press Freedom Amidst Political and Corporate Pressure, 2025