Civil liberties network warns of decline across the bloc as a result of harm or neglect by governments
Media freedom is declining across the EU and “perilously close to breaking point” in several countries, a leading civil liberties network has said, highlighting widespread threats against journalists and attacks on the independence of public broadcasters.
The Berlin-based Civil Liberties Union for Europe (Liberties) said in its annual media freedom report, compiled with 37 rights groups in 19 countries, that alarming trends identified previously persisted in 2023 – although new EU-wide legislation could offer hope of improvement.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/apr/29/media-freedom-perilously-close-breaking-point-several-eu-countries
Author : Jon Henley Europe correspondent
Publish date : 2024-04-29 04:00:25
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