On the Situation of Media in Serbia

In spite of recent positive trends, the media situation in Serbia is far from being satisfactory. The demise of communism and the breakup of Yugoslavia were followed by wars, secessions and violent ethnic conflicts. The aggressive nationalism of Milošević was reinforced by the media for the most part were controlled by the regime. It was not until Kostunica and Dindic came to power in 2000 that a pluralistic, independent and variegated media landscape began to emerge in Serbia.