CroatiaThe Serbian authorities rejected a request by Italian journalist Massimo Moratti for a temporary residence permit, citing 'unacceptable security risks' and issued him a one-year ban on entry. The decision was made by the Council of Europe’s Platform for the Protection of Journalists, which emphasized that Moratti has been living in Belgrade with his family for years and was ordered to leave within 15 days. The organization noted that no specific justification was provided for the measure, raising concerns that it may be linked to his work defending human rights and media freedom. Moratti is a senior researcher at the Trans-European Media Observatory (OBCT) and has been based in Belgrade since 2022 after his partner secured a job there. Despite submitting a residence application in January, he faced administrative obstacles, including a security check that led to his referral to the Security Information Agency (BIA).
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the expulsion of Massimo Moratti as an act of administrative pressure and intimidation due to his journalistic work, particularly his reporting on socio-political tensions in the region. It highlights the lack of transparency in the decision-making process and suggests a potential
