Event Summary
On 20 October 2025, the Constitutional Court released a statement on its ruling SU-432 of 2025, which requires the President to refrain from using stigmatising language toward female journalists—such as referring to them as “mafia dolls,” as he did on 30 August 2024. The Court highlighted that such expressions contribute to the vulnerability of female journalists, especially when confronted with powerful public discourse. The ruling further emphasised that, due to the President’s high office, he is subject to heightened responsibilities regarding his freedom of expression and the influence of his public statements. The judgment has been welcomed by local civil society organisations, which released a press statement urging full compliance with the ruling, viewing it as a step toward fostering respectful treatment of journalistic work across all spheres of power.