Slovenian office Kirm Perpar reports that, after more than 20 years, Slovenia has adopted a new Media Act (ZMed-1)—a long-awaited, comprehensive reform aligning national media legislation with modern European standards and the realities of the digital era.
Adopted by the National Assembly, the new law introduces far-reaching changes aimed at safeguarding freedom of expression, media independence, and pluralism, while ensuring transparency and responsibility in the media space.
ZMed-1 rests on three main pillars:
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Freedom of expression and media independence, guaranteeing protection of journalistic sources, prohibiting intrusive monitoring, and requiring labeling of AI-generated content.
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Promotion of media pluralism, through mechanisms regulating media concentration and supporting digital transformation of traditional media.
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Transparency and accountability of publishers, including mandatory disclosure of ownership and funding, and measures to combat hate speech and violence in media content.
Fully aligned with the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA), ZMed-1 establishes a forward-looking framework that strengthens Slovenia’s commitment to a free, diverse, and responsible media environment.
Full legal article can be found here.