Eleonora Meleti speaks out on workplace bullying in media
Television presenter and New Democracy MEP Eleonora Meleti has spoken publicly about experiencing workplace bullying during her career. In a recent interview with Flash.gr and journalist Chrisla Georgakopoulou, she recounted a traumatic professional period where she risked losing her job after advocating for her team. Meleti chose not to name the specific perpetrator, citing legal complexities and the risk of defamation claims under current regulations, which she argues leave significant gaps in defining and addressing harassment.
This revelation underscores ongoing concerns regarding professional misconduct and psychological pressure within the Greek media sector. Meleti emphasized that the lack of clear legal frameworks prevents victims from speaking openly, as individuals who report such incidents face potential retaliation or legal threats. By sharing her experience, she highlights the systemic difficulties faced by professionals seeking to hold colleagues or management accountable for workplace behavior.