4. Press Freedom - Vested Interests Have Nearly Subordinated Romanian Media
4. Press Freedom - Vested Interests Have Nearly Subordinated Romanian Media
Author(s): Author Not SpecifiedSubject(s): Politics / Political Sciences
Published by: Societatea Academică Română (SAR)
Keywords: Vested Interests Have Nearly Subordinated Romanian Media; Freedom of speech; press / media legislation; press in South East Europe; advertising costs in Romanian press; Romanian local press;
Summary/Abstract: With a tradition of state abuse and a weakened media, is Romania able to cope in the new security-conscious global environment? SAR issues a warning that freedom of speech and other civil rights may be under threat. Restrictive legislation, indebted TV channels and economic pressures on local newspapers reduce the scope for independent opinions.
Journal: Policy Warning Report (PWR)
- Issue Year: 2003
- Issue No: 01
- Page Range: 38-58
- Page Count: 21
- Language: English