EU Spokesperson Ana Pisonero has reiterated that the 2020 Enlargement Package makes it clear that there should be zero tolerance for crimes against journalists and media.
Answering questions for Exit regarding alleged police violence against journalists during the anti-police brutality protests, she said:
“The 2020 Enlargement package clearly indicates the need for zero tolerance for intimidation and threats against journalists and the media in the region.”
She added that journalists in Albania must be able to do their job free of any threat of violence, harassment, and intimidation, to ensure that citizens have access to information.
During the protests, two journalists were arrested. They claim they were beaten and made to sign statements they didn’t write. Others were affected by tear gas and pepper spray.
