Georgian National Communications Commission, an independent body, that provides supervision and control of fulfillment of the requirements of the legislation in the broadcasting sector, is carefully monitoring an ongoing process related to the broadcasting company “Rustavi2” Ltd.

The Commission notes, that a broadcasting net of “Rustavi2” including news and social-political programs, as well as the volume fixating critical opinion at the channel has not changed   in terms of reduction / cancellation, there had been no interference in the editorial policy from state institutions and its editorial independence is being ensured.  

 The broadcast of broadcasting company “Rusdtavi2” Ltd is being distributed without any interruption as by means of Free-to-Air broadcasting as well as through cable networks, satellite systems and internet;

Until recently, TV Company had no difficulties in terms of communication with the national regulatory authority, although, the situation created around company’s authorized representatives (when on one hand, based on court ruling, company director and all the persons under his power of attorney have their representative authorities suspended, and on other hand, temporary executives registered in the Public Registry do not exercise representative authorities), according to the Commission’s estimation, creates a real threat of interruption or even more – the suspension of broadcaster’s relation with third parties, which, in return, may cause broadcaster’s decommissioning and the failure to comply with the obligations imposed on it by the legislation.

Therefore, we are addressing the parties in connection to the dispute over the ownership of  broadcasting company “Rustavi2” to take all necessary steps in order for company's management not to be left without an authorized representative during the stages of the trial to avoid the termination of broadcaster's activities.