Freedom of the media is a cornerstone of a democratic society, says Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro Daviet on World Press Freedom Day

For over 25 years, World Press Freedom Day has been a yearly reminder that freedom of the media is a cornerstone in any democratic society, said Head of OSCE Mission to Montenegro, Maryse Daviet, on World Press Freedom Day, 3 May 2020.

Congratulating Montenegrin journalists on this special day, Daviet added that 3 May is also a time for journalists and media professionals to take a moment to be proud of the role they have played during this crisis of providing objective and actuate reporting.

‘Journalism without fear or favour’,this year’s theme of World Press Freedom Day, focuses on independent and professional journalismin an increasingly complex media landscape.

The Head of Mission noted that this theme “coincides with the programatic approach of the Mission which supports pluralistic, independent and professional media that contributes to an exchange of opinions and ideas”.

“The Mission will continue to support the media in their efforts to play a constructive role in the Montenegrin democratic reform processes,” said Daviet.