A Corporate Battle in London Threatens the Last Independent News Outlets in Serbia

Founders and former executives of United Group have filed legal proceedings in London seeking to block BC Partners’ planned sale of the company’s media arm (Adria News Network) to European Future Media Investments, arguing the deal would strip editorial independence from key Balkan outlets and breach shareholders’ consent rights; the dispute raises press freedom concerns due to the buyer’s political connections, while United Group and Adria News Network declined to comment on market speculation.