At Tuesday’s session, the Government adopted a decision to establish a National Committee for the Protection and Safety of Journalists, aimed at advancing their safety, preventing threats, and creating conditions for the free exercise of the profession.
The Committee is tasked with monitoring the situation on the ground, improving cooperation between institutions and the media community, and developing an appropriate operational framework.
“The National Committee will be tasked with monitoring the state of journalist safety, advancing cooperation between institutions and the media community, and drafting a National Action Plan on Protection and Safety of Journalists no later than December 15, 2026”, Government Spokesperson Marija Miteva said.