Slovenia: MFRR Warns of Risks to RTV Slovenija Independence
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Ahead of Sunday's referendum on the abolition of the RTV fee, several international media institutions are urging the Slovenian authorities to refrain from changes that could weaken the independence and stable financing of public media.
Before the referendum, we spoke with a media expert from the FDV about the role of RTV Slovenia in society and the intention to abolish the RTV licence fee.
On October 11, voters will decide on 4 key development issues for Slovenia. Among them is the RTV contribution, namely whether it should be abolished. Therefore, it is worth looking at which European Union member states have a contribution for public media and which do not. The answer? Residents of most EU countries are not forced to pay it. This is what the referendum on October 11 will read […] The post Did you know that “RTV contribution” is …
The Slovenians vote on Sunday on the abolition of the broadcasting fee. The initiative goes back to the pro-Russian populist party Resnica (truth), which had launched a referendum in the previous year. Prime Minister Janez Janša's mid-right government, which has been in office since June, took up this drive for a referendum in response to a simultaneous opposition referendum against controversial social reforms.
Abolishing the RTV contribution would eliminate the €14.02 fee, while public broadcasters would continue to be financed through taxes. Journalist organizations warn that without proper safeguards, greater dependence on the budget would allow for political pressure, program cuts, and staff reductions.
Written by: Nova24tv.si On October 11, voters will decide on 4 key development issues for Slovenia. Among them is the RTV contribution, namely whether it should be abolished. Therefore, it is worth looking at which European Union member states have a contribution for public media and which do not. The answer? Residents of most EU countries are not forced to pay it. Thus, on October 11, […]
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