CroatiaCroatia's Minister of Culture and Media, Nina Obuljen Koržinek, rejected claims by Sandra Benčić of the 'Možemo!' party that Croatia has violated EU rights related to the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA). The minister emphasized that Croatia actively participated in negotiations around the legislation and conducted a detailed analysis of alignment with the act. She stated that the Croatian Parliament adopted a law in March incorporating provisions of the Regulation that were not aligned with existing media laws. Obuljen Koržinek highlighted that procedures for appointing and dismissing HRT management are precisely regulated by Croatian law and carried out transparently through clearly defined steps. She explained that the selection process for HRT's chief executive involves an open public competition where candidates are evaluated based on their work programs, which aligns with Article 5 of the EMFA. The minister also mentioned planned amendments to the HRT Law to address additional regulatory needs and enhance procedural protections.
Bias read (Center): The article presents both the minister's rebuttal of claims regarding EU rights violations and the opposition's allegations, providing direct quotes from both parties. It does not favor one side over the other, offering balanced perspectives without overtly biased language or selective sourcing.
