'Decline' in press freedom: EU media landscape 'more concentrated, less transparent & less trusted'
Summary
A new report finds that press freedom is declining in the European Union. Media ownership is becoming more concentrated, information sources are less transparent, and trust in the media is falling, which affects democracy and political accountability.Key Facts
- The report covers 22 EU member countries.
- Press freedom decline is linked to weaker democratic institutions and the rule of law.
- Media ownership concentration means fewer companies control more news sources.
- Less transparency makes it harder for people to know who owns the media they consume.
- A lack of diverse information sources can harm democracy.
- The study highlights the importance of a free press for government accountability.
- The report was discussed by Eva Simon, Head of Tech & Rights Program at Liberties.
- The findings suggest that problems in media freedom are part of a broader decline in EU democracy.
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