The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media 402d ago

This year’s South East Europe Media Conference (SEEMC) will return for its 10th edition to Sarajevo on 29 – 30 May 2025, under the theme “Actioning Media Viability for Informed, Resilient Societies.” The conference is organised by the OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media (RFoM), in collaboration with the OSCE field operations from the region. Centered on the theme of media viability, the conference will feature high-level opening and closing sessions, a keynote address on “Why Investing in Media Viability Pays Off,” and several plenary discussions and interactive sessions covering the following topics: Economics of public interest journalism in the era of Big Tech and AI Legal and regulatory trends shaping media freedom and viability – including laws on foreign funding and legal action such as SLAPPs Safety of journalists – addressing the costs of reporting the facts Public service media – strategies for the future and its role in serving the public interest Media viability manifesto – regional collaboration for viable and resilient media Safety awareness and preparedness in crisis situations – workshop for young journalists Fact-checking as a tool for boosting resilience to disinformation Public interest framework for the future of journalism – youth consultation