Articles by Sukanya Sengupta

Fact-Checking in Albania: Confronting Disinformation and Intimidation

06/11/2024 -  Luisa ChiodiSukanya Sengupta

The disconnect between the younger generation and traditional media, the struggles to hold public institutions accountable, and the urgent need for a syndicate to protect journalists’ rights. These are just some of the challenges that the media sector has to face in Albania. An interview

Navigating chapter 22: challenges and opportunities in Serbia’s path to EU accession

31/10/2024 -  Luisa ChiodiSukanya Sengupta

Chapter 22 on cohesion policy is one of the most complex negotiating chapters Serbia has to deal with for EU accession. In this interview, Dragana Djurica provides crucial insights into the critical role of civil society, the importance of regional development, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead

Addressing Key Challenges to Media Freedom in Albania and Serbia

30/10/2024 -  Serena EpisSukanya Sengupta

To contribute to the European Commission’s Rule of Law monitoring, OBCT, in partnership with SCiDEV and IJAS, produced two Shadow Reports outlining the challenges and gaps in media freedom in Albania and Serbia. The main findings were presented during a webinar

Islands of integrity: the struggle of independent media in Albania

14/10/2024 -  Luisa ChiodiSukanya Sengupta

Lufti Dervishi, a founding member of the Albanian Center for Quality Journalism, emphasises the challenges that Albanian journalism faces today. The media are entangled in corruption, self-censorship, and state-sponsored disinformation. However, not everything is negative, and there is still reason for hope

Raffaele Fitto is the Executive Vice-President-Designate for Cohesion and Reforms

25/09/2024 -  Sukanya Sengupta

Italian Raffaele Fitto is expected to become vice-president in the next European Commission led by von der Leyen. Fitto will be entrusted with the delegation for Cohesion and Reforms, a key role at the European level in terms of political influence and budget management