Economic and liberating suffocation of the European press
propagandaEuropean press strangled. Although the continent remains The first region in global freedom classificationI was published on Friday by RSF correspondents, the situation deteriorates.
Economic difficulties threaten writers, especially independents. At the same time, the media must deal with The end of American aid and the promotion of Russian propaganda. “Today, Donald Trump is a threat to the media in Europe such as Vladimir Putin,” says Pavol Zalay, head of the UE-Balcan office at RSF.
Norway, Estonia and the Netherlands dominate the classification. On the contrary, Greece, Serbia and Kosovo are the worst countries classified on the continent, respectively in positions 89, 96 and 99 out of a total of 180 countries.
Inside the European Union, Athens occupies the last place. “In Greece, the press is truly strangled by the escape of crimes committed against journalists. I mean the killing of journalist Gi -Ji -Kararavaz in 2021. So far there has been a trial and the defendants have been acquitted,” Pavol Szali explains.
“There was also the greatest monitoring of European Union newspaper in Greece, and more than ten media professionals were the goal of Espía Predator, which gave his name to the already famous Predatorgate case,” he added.
Pavol Zalay, Hungary, who criticized his attacks on the rule of law, explains the position of 68, better than Greece “because they do not kill or imprison journalists.” But remember that the Hungarian Prime Minister, Victor Urban, uses other means to control information. “80 % of the media is controlled by Urban’s friends. In this sense, Urban did not stop strengthening the fence on the media.
Europe is in the head, but …
Although Europe is still the safest place for the media, reporters without borders insist that the European Union should remain vigilant. “Freedom of the press has deteriorated more in Europe,” says Pavol Zalay.
However, the European Union has legislative means to protect journalists after “adoption, last year, From the European action about the freedom of the media By the European Union, which constitutes a historical legislative law. “
The text intends Promote the independence of writingsProtecting sources and ensuring more transparency in the media feature. The text also aims to protect journalists from all forms of espionage. But the regulations do not apply in the same way in all member states, Pavol Szalay wins.
Correspondents without borders ask European governments to provide measures for the media. Non -governmental organizations indicate The need for innovative financing forms or financial relief.
The Foundation also wants digital platforms to defend and promote media outlets. Unfortunately, The current platforms tend to enhance rumors and advertising instead of reliable information“Pavol Zalay says. It refers to the need for member states to finance the media after the vacuum created by the financial and political clouds of the United States.
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Improving political, social, cultural and security indicators for reporters explain Spain’s progress. Size positions in the World Freedom rankings 2025 for Journalists without Borders (RSF) and reaches the best result in the date of classification, to Transition from 30 to 23 out of 180 countries Land analysis, and placing between 15 % of the countries of the world with better conditions for the practice of journalism.
