30 July 2025
Media Transparency Under Threat: Addressing Opacity and Undue Influence Through Reforms
This paper highlights the urgent need to address the lack of transparency in Lebanon’s media ownership and financing, which has enabled entrenched political and economic interests to exert influence on the sector.
Existing laws do not adequately ensure transparency in ownership structures or prevent concentration, while weak enforcement further undermines financial transparency and compliance, thereby compromising editorial independence
Additionally, there is a critical need to clearly distinguish advertising and paid content from editorial material to protect journalistic integrity and inform audiences. The proposed media law presents a timely chance to close legal loopholes, promote accountability, and restore public confidence.
The paper concludes with targeted recommendations for stakeholders to support a more transparent and independent media environment.
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Media Transparency Under Threat: Addressing Opacity and Undue Influence Through Reforms
