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REM (Regulatory Body for Electronic Media) is an independent and autonomous organization that exercises public authority in the field of electronic media in the Republic of Serbia. Its goal is to enhance the quality and diversity of media services, as well as to contribute to the preservation and development of freedom of thought and expression. REM is functionally and financially independent, and its main bodies are the Council (which consists of nine members) and the Director. The organization's headquarters is located in Belgrade, at Nikola Pašić Square No. 5.

Smederevac: REM overwhelmed with complaints against Informer, a burden on existing capacities, Šabić says - deceiving the public.
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Smederevac: REM overwhelmed with complaints against Informer, a burden on existing capacities, Šabić says - deceiving the public.

October 10, 2026

The President of the Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM), Stevica Smederevac, stated today to FoNet that REM has been inundated with complaints during the election campaign, primarily against the television station Informer, warning that their large number and short legal deadlines complicate timely and quality handling of the cases.

President of the REM Council: More than 10 examination proceedings initiated against media service providers so far.
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President of the REM Council: More than 10 examination proceedings initiated against media service providers so far.

October 8, 2026

The President of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM), Stevica Smederevac, stated that more than 10 investigation procedures have been initiated against media service providers, noting that among them are public services, national broadcasters, and cable broadcasters.

Šabić: REM has initiated proceedings against RTS, RTV, B92, Prva, Pink, and K1 due to political programs featuring minors.
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Šabić: REM has initiated proceedings against RTS, RTV, B92, Prva, Pink, and K1 due to political programs featuring minors.

October 7, 2026

Member of the Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) Rodoljub Šabić stated that the body made a decision at today’s session to initiate proceedings against several television stations for airing political propaganda programs that involved minors. N1 Television will not broadcast that spot until REM makes a decision.

The REM Council initiates investigative proceedings against Informer.
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The REM Council initiates investigative proceedings against Informer.

October 6, 2026

At today's meeting of the Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media, a decision was made to initiate two investigative proceedings against the television station Informer.

The REM Council did not adopt the report on the monitoring of broadcasters during the pre-election campaign.
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The REM Council did not adopt the report on the monitoring of broadcasters during the pre-election campaign.

October 6, 2026

The Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) did not adopt the monitoring service's report on the first 15-day assessment of media service providers that were under 24-hour supervision during the electoral campaign at its first regular session in the new term, held today.

Four members wrote to the international community: The REM Council has been formally constituted but is essentially blocked.
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Four members wrote to the international community: The REM Council has been formally constituted but is essentially blocked.

October 1, 2026

Four members of the Regulatory Body Council (REM) Dubravka Valić Nedeljković, Ira Prodanov Krajišnik, Mileva Malešić, and Rodoljub Šabić sent a letter to the international community, stating that the developments within that body indicate direct political influence and called on the EU, OSCE/ODIHR, and other international actors to take this into account when assessing the electoral process.

The REM Council has not reached an agreement on the expansion of media monitoring during the election campaign.
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The REM Council has not reached an agreement on the expansion of media monitoring during the election campaign.

September 28, 2026

The Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) did not reach an agreement today on expanding the list of media that will be included in the monitoring of the electoral campaign, stated the Council's president, Stevica Smederevac, after the meeting held electronically.

President of REM: One of our first tasks will be monitoring the media during the election campaign.
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President of REM: One of our first tasks will be monitoring the media during the election campaign.

September 23, 2026

The President of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM), Stevica Smederevac, stated today that one of the first tasks of the regulator, after a two-year hiatus, will be to monitor the media during the election campaign, particularly concerning compliance with electoral rules and the representation of participants.

Who is Stevica Smederevac, the new president of the REM Council?
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Who is Stevica Smederevac, the new president of the REM Council?

September 22, 2026

Stevica Smederevac was unanimously elected today as the chairman of the Council of the Regulatory Body for Electronic Media (REM) at the fourth constitutive session of this body.