'When media freedom goes, the rest is not far behind', campaigner says
The Liberties Media Freedom Report 2026 has found that media freedom and pluralism in the EU continue to be plagued by longstanding concerns. Jonathan Day, Senior Advocacy Officer at the Civil Liberties Union for Europe, notes that media is often used as a tool for politicians or the wealthy to project their views. Political interference in public broadcasting is also widespread across the EU.
- ▪The Liberties Media Freedom Report 2026 highlights ongoing concerns regarding media freedom and pluralism in the EU.
- ▪Jonathan Day states that media is often used by politicians or the wealthy to project their views.
- ▪Political interference in public broadcasting is a widespread issue across the EU.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:00:23 GMT |
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