The Fall of Press Freedom — One Loud Voice Remains: Maria Popović’s Open Letter is wake up call

Author: Saša DobrijevićDiplomatic International Journalisteditor at digital magazinerEUconnection – REUC Across Europe and the Western Balkans, freedom of the press is recognized as a pillar of democracy. But in Serbia today, that pillar is cracking—not only under the weight of censorship and media closure, but under a deeper, more tragic reality: the slow erasure of the people who embody independent journalism. This letter is written by one of them. It is not just a testimony, but a call to action for all who believe that human rights include the right to speak, work, and live without fear.