Govt approves decree-law on public subsidy program for media outlets

DÍLI, 29 July 2026 (TATOLI) — The Government has approved a draft Decree-Law on the public subsidy program for media organisations, aiming to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the country’s media sector while safeguarding press freedom and editorial independence.

The proposal, presented by the Secretary of State for Social Communication, Expedito Dias Ximenes, creates a legal framework for providing financial support to eligible media outlets through a transparent and objective funding mechanism.

The purpose of the draft Decree-Law is to strengthen the sector’s sustainability, ensure the free flow of information, and promote pluralism and diversity of opinion.

“This is a government initiative designed to support media organisations on objective, transparent, and non-discriminatory criteria, without compromising their editorial independence or freedom of information and of the press,” said in a statement.

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