European newspapers are suffocating. In spite of the continent The first part of the World Freedom ClassificationPublished on Friday (RSF) by reporters who do not have borders, the situation worsens.
Economic difficulties threaten writing, especially independents. At the same time, the media has to deal with The end of the US assistance and the reinforcement of the Russian propaganda. “Today, Donald Trump is a major threat to the media in Europe, such as Vladimir Putin,” says Paol Saleh, president of the RSF’s UE-Balgan office.
Dominate in Norway, Estonia and Holland classification. On the contrary, Greece, Serbia and Kosovo are the worst classified countries of the continent, and in a total of 180 countries, there are 89, 96 and 99 stages of the total.
Within the EU, Athens occupy the last place. “In Greece, press freedom is actually suffocated due to punishment of crimes against journalists. In 2021, the murder of journalist Georgos Karwas. So far, there has been an investigation and defendants have been released.”
“There is also the biggest monitoring of EU journalists in Greece. More than ten media experts have aimed at the Espia Brittor project, which has already given its name to the popular Pritator Gate issue,” he added.
Hungary criticizes the attacks on the law and occupies 68th place than Greece, where they will kill journalists or imprison them. ” But keep in mind that Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Arban uses other ways to control information. “80% of the media is controlled by the friends of Orban. In this sense, the Arban did not stop strengthening the fence in the media, ”he explains.
Europe on the head, but …
Although Europe is still a safe place for the media, reporters with no borders insist that the EU should be alert. “Freedom in Europe is even worse,” says Paol Sale.
However, last year, the European Union has legislative methods to protect journalists after adoption European act on media freedom By the EU, it creates a historic legislative law. “
The text wants Strengthen the freedom of writingProtect the evidence and guarantee more transparency in the property of the media. The text also aims to protect journalists against all kinds of intelligence. But in all member states, the terms are not the same, and Paol laments Saleh.
Reporters without borders are urging European governments to introduce action in favor of the media. Non -Volunteer refers to Innovative financial models or financial relief required.
Digital sites prefer to protect and promote reliable media. “Unfortunately, Current sites tend to promote rumors and propaganda instead of reliable information“Paole says that after the vacancy created by the financial and politics of the United States, the need for member states to finance the media.
Size of Spain 7 records
The progress of journalists’ political, social cultural and security indicators illustrates Spain. Levels in World Freedom Classification 2025 Reporters Borders (RSF) Moves from 30 to 23 in 180 countries And analyzed the territories, and has the best conditions for using the magazine between 15% of countries in the world.
