Tag: anticorruption

The energy sector as a hostage of foreign interest groups

A lack of transparency in policy and decision-making in the energy sector is still an issue that hinders democratic processes in Croatia and Serbia – this is the main conclusion of a new regional analysis and two documentary films produced by Gong and the Independent Journalists’ Association of Vojvodina (IJAV).

16. December 2022.

The minister's PR expert in the working group: the Commission will not initiate proceedings against Malenica

The Commission for Conflict of interest rejected Gong's report and will not initiate proceedings against Justice Minister Ivan Malenica because he appointed communications expert Mario Aunedi Medek to the working group on the Lobbying Act.

foto HINA /Zvonimir KUHTIĆ/ kuzo

20. September 2022.

Gong reported the Minister of Justice for appointing his PR advisor to the work group

Gong asked the The Commission for Conflict of interest to examine whether the minister violated the principles of action or any other institution of the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act with the appointment Mario Aunedi Medek.

Croatian and Serbian energy sector inside the Kremlin network

The Croatian and Serbian energy sector is trapped by foreign capital, dominantly Russian, is the conclusion of the Gong-NDNV analysis.

The disinformation spread can only be countered by early detection

Participants of “Open data against the infodemic” conference emphasised the need for open data in monitoring and countering disinformation.

29. December 2021.

State funded advertising: Millions from the state budget and state–owned companies are pouring into selected media outlets

Gong's pilot study is prompted by an increasing number of ads and sponsorships from state–owned companies or ministries.

23. December 2021.

Who is pressuring journalists and how: From politicians to advertisers

Research paper on types and sources of pressure on journalists that points out who the untouchable individuals are in Croatia.

16. December 2021.

Independent institutions in the Croatian political system: an inside look

Paper on the role of independent institutions in the Croatian political system, by Dario Čepo.

14. December 2021.

Croatia and Serbia as a playground for foreign influences

Premieres of the films "Gas Masters" by Silvana Menđušić and "Let's Gas It" by Darko Šper, and panel discussion.

8. December 2021.

The premiere of Gong’s anti-corruption module

Gong’s two-day educational training – Anticorruption module for interested citizens was premiered in Zagreb on the 12th and 13th November for 16 participants from all over Croatia.

8. December 2021.

The Ministry of Finance is actually keeping a registry of fake ownership

The Registry of Beneficial Owners does not publish the data on concealed owners.

8. December 2021.

Government of officials should be held accountable for conflicts of interest

Round table on the new Law on prevention of conflict of interest, organised by Gong and Miko Tripalo Centre.