The media policy in Montenegro: from 1993 to 2013

Abstract

This paper attempts to emphasize the process of building the media environment in Montenegro with regards to media policy, legislation and institutional framework that followed the media boom in the last two decades. There has been a trend towards establishing new media entities, often focused predominantly focused on the sphere of politics. The emergence of several media entities on the media scene is often conflicting political and programmatic positions. The turbulent political events, learning media professionalism and ethics have caused the need for a serious approach to media policy legislation.