Human Rights House Zagreb expressed deep concern with the Government’s crackdown on non-profit media as well as the unacceptable political influence over the independence, and the autonomy of Croatian Radiotelevision. Further, HRHZ emphasised the potential threats stemming from censorship at HRT, and pointed out the abuse of the legitimate fight against anti-Semitism and related intolerances as a justification to infringe on the right to free expression. Human Rights House Zagreb expressed deep concern with the Government’s political pressure on the independence of the Council of the Electronic Media and the crackdown on its autonomy, stressing the unacceptable attempt to overthrow the Council of the Electronic Media by intimidating its President, Mrs. Rakić with incitement to hatred and fascistic chanting. Finally, emphasising on the importance of independence of the public broadcasting company and regulating bodies, HRHZ condemned the actions of the Croatian Government and calls for immediate improvement of the conditions for freedom of the press and annulation of the political influence.
