Media Changes in Montenegro Intensify Alarm About Foreign Influence

As Montenegro enters the final stage of its European Union accession process, concerns over harmful foreign influence are returning to the centre of public debate. Experts are warning that media ownership changes, disinformation campaigns and political interference could all test the country’s democratic resilience ahead of elections expected in 2027. The debate has intensified after a series of ownership changes and planned acquisitions involving some of Montenegro’s most influential media outlets, raising questions over the future of media pluralism and editorial independence in a country seeking to complete its EU path. Both the European Commission and European Parliament have warned Montenegro about foreign interference, hybrid threats and information manipulation. Subscribe to Balkan Insight Premium to read the full article. Please login to your account below if you are already a Premium Subscriber. Buy Premium Subscription Our Premium Service gives you full access to all content published on BalkanInsight.com, including analyses, investigations, comments, interviews and more. Choose your subscription today and get unparalleled in-depth coverage of the Southern and Eastern Europe. Buy Premium Subscription If you have trouble logging in or any other questions regarding you account, please contact us