N1 Television: Guest and Topic Selection is Our Prerogative, Mutual Invitations Unacceptable

N1 Television, a professional and independent news outlet, has firmly stated its editorial autonomy. The recent incident involving Sandro Gozi, Secretary General of the European Democratic Party, and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić highlights the importance of respecting these boundaries. Gozi's invitation to Vučić for a debate on social media, following an initial invitation to appear on N1's program, led to public confusion and necessitated the cancellation of the interview.

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N1 Television N1, as an independent and professional newsroom, chooses its guests and topics itself, which is why the self-invitation and mutual invitation of two officials to our television program is unacceptable.

N1 emphasized that it independently chooses its guests and topics, a standard that should be respected by all public figures. The station's commitment to professional standards and editorial independence remains unwavering. This stance underscores the critical role of media independence in a healthy public discourse, particularly in a political climate where such interactions can be easily misinterpreted or manipulated.

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Due to the misinterpretations that arose in the public because of this, this interview was canceled.

From our perspective at N1 Serbia, this situation is not merely about a canceled interview. It is about upholding the integrity of our journalistic process. We expect public actors to engage with us through established professional channels, rather than creating situations that could undermine our editorial independence or lead to public misinformation. Our dedication is to providing objective reporting, and we trust that all parties will respect the professional framework within which we operate.

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The N1 editorial office remains committed to professional standards and editorial independence and expects all interlocutors and public actors to respect them.