OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media Dunja Mijatovic urged the Armenian authorities to bring the country’s draft broadcast law in line with OSCE and international standards before it is adopted, OSCE website reads.

“If adopted in its present form, the law would not guarantee pluralism in the broadcasting sector. The draft also fails to offer a solid basis for the upcoming process of digitalization. A good draft can safeguard independence of the broadcasters, thus promoting media freedom and at the same time stimulate a competitive and economically vibrant broadcasting sector in Armenia,” Mijatovic said.

May 20, the draft law on TV and radio broadcasting was adopted by the RA National Assembly in a first reading.