Four Independent Candidates Rejoin Serbia's REM Council After Legal Clarification

Four independent candidates have announced their decision to rejoin the Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) in Serbia. Dubravka Valić Nedeljković, Ira Prodanov Krajišnik, Mileva Malešić, and Rodoljub Šabić were initially elected to the REM Council by the National Assembly on November 12, 2025. However, they submitted their resignations just over a month later, on December 19, 2025.

Their return to the council is prompted by a recent legislative development. On July 10, the Serbian parliament adopted an authentic interpretation of Article 18, Paragraph 4 of the Law on Electronic Media. This legal clarification appears to have addressed the concerns that led to their initial resignations, paving the way for their renewed participation.

The candidates stated in a public letter that following the adoption of this interpretation, they have "decided to take part in the work of the REM Council." Their renewed involvement is expected to influence the regulatory body's operations and decisions concerning electronic media in Serbia.