In the public debate in Kosovo, the question is increasingly being asked whether critical voices from civil society still exist and why they are being heard less.
In "Përballje Podcast", civil society activist Taulant Hoxha addressed this very issue, offering a broader explanation of the current reality of the sector.
According to him, critical voices exist, but the public space for them has narrowed.
"The public space has been usurped by a very small number of people who talk about everything. This makes it difficult for the professional voices of civil society to be heard," said Hoxha.
He emphasized that television debates and public discourse are often dominated by the same people, who comment on every topic, while experts in specific fields remain in the shadows.
"As in any other sector, in civil society, those who become part of politics and daily agendas receive more media attention. While those who do systematic, consistent work, which does not produce scandals and does not serve to attack or favor anyone, often remain in the shadows," he emphasized.
Fear of misuse of statements
Another reason for the "silence" of some experts, according to Hoxha, is related to the way statements are handled in the media.
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Many professionals, he said, are hesitant to go public because of the risk of their statements being taken out of context or used for certain political agendas.
"We are a product of this society. We cannot be immune as a sector, we are not angels. But there are people with integrity who do not want to become part of a media circus or the agendas of the day," Hoxha declared.
However, he emphasizes that a lack of media visibility does not mean a lack of criticism.
According to him, a large part of the critical work is carried out through analyses, legal recommendations and strategic documents, which do not receive much public attention.
He also estimates that in recent years more and more bottom-up initiatives have emerged, which come directly from communities and address concrete local problems. /Telegrafi/.
