Attacks against journalists and media freedom in Europe

Amendment No. 10 | Doc. 14229 | 23 January 2017

Signatories:

Ms Nino GOGUADZE, Georgia, EC ; Ms Eka BESELIA, Georgia, SOC ; Ms Tamar CHUGOSHVILI, Georgia, SOC ; Mr John HOWELL, United Kingdom, EC ; Ms Sofio KATSARAVA, Georgia, SOC ; Mr Mark PRITCHARD, United Kingdom, EC ; Mr Paul SCULLY, United Kingdom, EC ; Mr Dimitri TSKITISHVILI, Georgia, SOC

Origin

2017 - First part-session

In the draft resolution, delete paragraph 3.4.

Explanatory note

Since 2012, Rustavi2 has maintained its independent editorial policy; the company's management remains the same; journalists are free from interference. Rustavi2 maintains a critical position towards the government and is constantly progressing. Maestro TV shares have not been acquired by a new shareholder. No legal case has been submitted to the court regarding ownership of the company.