In its report on Ukraine's progress towards membership in the European Union, the European Commission (EC) for the first time expressed concern about the Ukrainian national telethon.
According to the EC, this state-funded media project, created for operational coverage of the war and other important events, does not meet the requirements of objectivity, which is necessary for compliance with the principles of independent media.
Ukraine is urged to "gradually restore a transparent, pluralistic and independent media landscape." And not waiting for the end of the war.
"In 2023, the Ukrainian government invested state funds in the television marathon project. It is worth reassessing whether this is the best platform for free discussion," the document says.
The Rada TV channel is also criticized separately for rarely calling the opposition on air.
