7 hours agoObadiah's language against the media, OSCE: groundless charges can pose risks for journalists
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(4 months ago)LDK head Lumir Abdixhiku, in his recent interview, had repeated his general statements at the address of the media and journalists. Without mentioning names, Abdixhiku had spoken of “mercenaries media” claimed that the more they slander, the higher the bank account. Regarding this language of the head of [...]
Regarding this language of LDK leader towards journalists and media, in an answer to Journal Express They spoke from the O mission. The SEU in Kosovo.
From the OSCE, they say a language that questions the professionalism and integrity of journalists contributes to an increase in the climate of distrust.
Ox0 session The SEU in Kosovo notes that the language that questions the professionalism or integrity of journalists could contribute to a climate of distrust. Public communication from political and public figures carries a special burden, and careful and responsible language helps to support an environment in which journalists can perform their work freely”, an O spokesperson has said. SBE.
O The SEU argues that at a time when media freedom indicators have shown problems, it is important to promote constructive dialogue and preserve the conditions that enable independent journalism and informed public debate.
In response to Express, O The SEU has encouraged all politicians to show restraint and responsibility for their public statements concerning journalists and the media.
Unfounded charges can contribute to hostility and create risks for media professionals. Political leaders must make sure that any concern is addressed through proper legal or regulatory channels, and they have an important role in promoting an environment where the media can act freely, safely and independently, and this is vital for transparency, accountability and healthy functioning of democracy”, this OSCE spokesman has concluded.
Regarding the language used by Lumir Abdixhiku at the media address has also reacted to the Kosovo Journalists' Association. The AGK had strongly condemned the language used by the LDK leader.
Kosovo Journalists' “Association (AGK) sharply condemns the LDK chairman Lumir Abdixhiku's repeated accusation language against the media and journalists in Kosovo. Abdixhiku, in a TV interview last night, talked about “mercenaries media” saying that “very easily give a slander, without responsibility, only that you increase the bank account from sponsors, various opponents” there. These claims by Mr. Abdixhiku are a frontal attack against the media, media freedom and expression in Kosovo”, the AGK had written in response.
The LDK through a media communique has reacted to AGK's stance, arguing that Abdixhik's criticism is linked to the media as institutions or professional journalists, but to harmful phenomena within the media.
Also, it is important to note that our criticism has not been to the media as an institution, nor to professional journalists doing their work with integrity every day. Our reaction was, is, and will remain to harmful phenomena within the media that deviate from professional standards and undermine public confidence by promoting slander”, the LDK response said.
In 2025, Kosovo has scored its biggest decline in the last 15 years in the Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, ranking 99th out of 180 states. Reporters Without Borders' report had cited political pressure on media, government boycotts and attacks on journalists.
This has been the second consecutive year that Kosovo had seen decline, as it fell from 56th to 75th in 2024. /Periscope
