Other threats to journalists, Prishtinë, 07.04.2025
The Association of Journalists of Kosovo (AJK) welcomes the organization and response of journalists from Kosovo's media in demanding transparency from the Energy Regulatory Office (ERO).
Last week, ERO invited only journalists to a “consultative meeting,” without the presence of cameras and media, to discuss the potential increase in electricity prices. Today, journalists refused to participate in the meeting without the presence of cameras. AJK welcomes this action by journalists, which not only expresses solidarity but, above all, demands transparency and accountability from a public institution.
AGK calls on ERO to ensure the publication and openness of all discussions leading to a final decision, so that citizens are fully informed about such an important decision for the public interest.
| Reporter Details | Other threats to journalists, Prishtinë, 07.04.2025 |
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| Case description | AJK condemns the lack of transparency from ERO and welcomes the organization of journalists in Kosovo seeking transparency from this institution. Last week, ERO invited journalists to a "consultative meeting" without the presence of cameras to discuss the potential increase in electricity prices. Journalists refused to attend the meeting without cameras, and AJK welcomes this action, calling for transparency and accountability from ERO. AJK urges ERO to ensure the publication of all discussions leading to final decisions that affect the public interest. |
| State | Kosovo |
| Name and Surname | |
| Gender | Group |
| Date | 7.4.2025 |
| City | Prishtinë |
| Type of Incident | Other threats to journalists |
| From who | By public officials |
| The Offender / Suspect | ERO |
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| Media Name | |
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| Public Prosecutor | |
| Judiciary | |
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| Legal Closure | |
| Has the Journalist Association been notified? | Yes |
| Has the incident been reported to the authorities? | |
| Has the incident been reported to the XXX? | |
| Associations Respond | AGK calls on ERO to ensure the publication and openness of all discussions leading to a final decision, so that citizens are fully informed about such an important decision for the public interest. |