EU Media Freedom Declines, Report Finds, Signaling Broader Democratic Concerns
A report by Liberties found a concerning decline in press freedom across the European Union. The findings suggest that the erosion of media freedom is part of a broader democratic decline, linking it to issues of ownership and the rule of law.
Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Eva Simon, Head of Tech & Rights Program at Liberties. Their report reveals a decline in media / press freedom across the EU. Drawing on data from 22 member states, she argues that the erosion of press freedom is part of a broader democratic decline. Ms.ย Simon emphasises that media / press freedom is deeply intertwined with the rule of law, political accountability, and the health of democratic institutions. "So there is a link between media ownership and democ...