'When media freedom goes, the rest is not far behind', campaigner says
Summary
A report called the Liberties Media Freedom Report 2026 says that media freedom in the European Union (EU) is still facing serious problems in 2025. Jonathan Day from the Civil Liberties Union for Europe says politicians and wealthy people often influence the media, and many public broadcasters in the EU experience political interference.Key Facts
- The Liberties Media Freedom Report 2026 reviews the state of media freedom in the EU for the year 2025.
- Media freedom and diversity (pluralism) in the EU remain under threat.
- Political leaders and wealthy individuals use media to spread their own opinions.
- Political interference affects public broadcasting across many EU countries.
- Jonathan Day is the Senior Advocacy Officer at the Civil Liberties Union for Europe.
- The report highlights ongoing challenges to press freedom and democracy in Europe.
- Media freedom is linked to broader human rights and democratic health.
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