Kosovo Independent Media Commision

The Kosovo Supreme Court. Photo: BIRN.

Kosovo Supreme Court Overturns Media Commission’s Regulation Change That Led to Chairman’s Dismissal

The Kosovo Supreme Court ruled against a controversial change to the internal regulation of the Independent Media Commission, which was used to dismiss the commission’s former chairman and appoint a new one without public consultation, finding it to be illegal and in violation of democratic principles.

Kosovo Government Faces Backlash Over Media Licensing Draft Law

A draft law that requires online platforms distributing audio-visual materials to be registered with the Kosovo Independent Media Commission might need an assessment by the Venice Commission due to backlash the government is facing by local and international media organisations.