Argentina is located in the southernmost part of Latin America. It has over 46 million inhabitants. The main language spoken in the country is Spanish, and its predominant religion is Catholicism. Since 1983, Argentina has had a democratic government system that formally guarantees freedom of the press in its Constitution. The legal framework is limited…
Argentina está ubicada en la parte más austral de América Latina. Tiene más de 46 millones de habitantes, el idioma principal es el español y predomina la religión católica. Desde 1983 cuenta con un sistema de gobierno democrático que garantiza formalmente la libertad de prensa en su Constitución Nacional. El artículo 14 de la Constitución…
Israel has a media law framework that is not yet fully compatible with established democratic regimes. Many legal and media experts argue that the state’s communication regulations are either anachronistic or lack precision. The Israeli media system is characterized by a multiplicity of regulatory authorities mandated by specific laws. Yet, there is no Press Law per…
Media Influence Matrix 2020 Slovaks consume news more frequently and in bigger amounts than ever before. They have access to a plethora of publications, news portals, radio and television stations. However, much of that is in the hands of a few powerful financial corporations, closely linked with political groups. Policymakers and regulators lack vision and…
Media Influence Matrix 2020 Georgia has a liberal and progressive legal framework governing its media. The Constitution protects media freedom and access to public information is guaranteed. However, that is only the surface. The news media in Georgia operates in a highly polarized and politicized environment with regulators under the government’s thumb, the market concentrated…
Media Influence Matrix 2019 With dozens of nationwide and local television and radio channels, over 3,000 printed publications and a fragmented media ownership structure, Romania’s media market looks vibrant and diverse. Romanian media legislation is compatible with European Union (EU) legislation and local regulators monitor broadcasters’ compliance with legal provisions. Romania also boasts surprisingly competitive…