Dimitri Bettoni

Dimitri Bettoni is a prominent researcher and analyst focused on media freedom and political dynamics in Italy, particularly in the context of the growing pressures on journalism and the media landscape under the current government. He is associated with the Osservatorio Balcani e Caucaso Transeuropa think tank, where he sheds light on the alarming trends affecting press freedom in Italy, including the rise of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) and government censorship. Bettoni's insights highlight the increasing challenges faced by journalists in Italy, as well as the implications for democracy and public discourse.