Chaos in the Serbian Parliament: REM Council Member Selection Turns into Political Soap Opera!
The Committee for Culture and Information in the Serbian Parliament, convened to review objections to the candidate list for REM Council members, has turned into a full-blown political drama. Speaker of the Parliament Ana Brnabić is present at the session, but the opposition has decided to boycott the entire process, accusing the government of lack of transparency and manipulation.
Opposition Against, Government Claims Obstruction
While the government claims the opposition is obstructing the selection process, opposition MPs express dissatisfaction with how candidates are chosen. The committee, without opposition presence, approved the opinion on the application of the electronic media law in the candidate nomination procedure. The opposition believes the process is rigged and their objections are ignored.
Who Are the Candidates and What’s Going On?
The candidate list includes names like Antonela Riha, Jasa Ninković, and Rodoljub Šabić, while candidate Milanko Govedarica was rejected following objections from the Association of Digital Electronic Media. Civil sector representatives have expressed differing views on the candidates, especially on lawyer Rodoljub Šabić, who was the Commissioner for Information of Public Importance and had authority over electronic media.
Session Lasts for Hours, No Results Yet
The session started at noon and has been going on for over four hours, with tensions rising. The opposition is absent, while the government insists on the legality of the procedure. All this happens at a time when the public is already tired of political conflicts and opaque processes.
What Does This Mean for Media and Citizens?
Modern media in Serbia already face numerous challenges, and the selection of REM Council members is crucial for the future of electronic media and freedom of expression. If the process continues like this, with boycotts and accusations, who will ultimately have the trust of the citizens?
Conclusion: Drama Without End
The selection of REM Council members has turned into a political soap opera full of tension, accusations, and boycotts. While the government claims to act according to the law, the opposition does not give up on criticism. And the citizens? They watch and wonder – who really cares about media freedom here?
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