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Concentration of media ownership and its impact on media freedom and pluralism

Concentration of media ownership and its impact on media freedom and pluralism

Concentration of media ownership and its impact on media freedom and pluralism was brought into focus at a recent regional conference, organised by the South-East European Network for Professionalisation of the Media (SEENPM) and the Media Division of the Council of Europe. The conference took place in Bled, Slovenia, from 11-12 June 2004. One of the central controversial topics in the region was thoroughly examined and discussed by numerous public officials, parliamentarians, media professionals, experts and non-governmental organisations from South-Eastern Europe and new EU member countries.

At its final session, the Conference adopted a set of conclusions and recommendations, underlining the democratic, social and cultural significance of the media, and calling for specific measures to protect and promote media pluralism.