07.07.2021 – 11:27
The OSCE Presence in Albania states that it has followed the process of electing the President and members of the Audiovisual Media Authority. The OSCE emphasizes that they have been in contact with the relevant actors, while underlining the need for an independent media regulatory body.
Also, the OSCE presence adds the importance of a comprehensive and transparent process for the appointment of the AMA chairman.
“The OSCE Presence in Albania has followed the process of electing the chairman and members of the Audiovisual Media Authority (AMA). We have also been in contact with relevant stakeholders, stressing the need for an independent media regulatory body. “We underline the importance of a comprehensive and transparent process for the appointment of the AMA chairman and new members, to ensure that the AMA best fulfills its sensitive mission.” said in the statement.
Meanwhile, this morning, a few hours before the vote for the head of AMA in the Assembly, the European Union delegation in Albania has called on lawmakers to postpone this procedure along with the appointment of board members of this authority in September, based on the accusations. the opposition that the majority is trying to seize this institution.
