Europe’s Wounded Press Freedom
A pattern of violence and legal abuses directed at journalists is taking root in Europe, threatening to stifle free press with censorship and intimidation. Now, states must move to safeguard media – and thus their citizens’ access to the information that they need make informed decisions.
LONDON/STOCKHOLM – Media freedom in Europe is deteriorating. According to a report presented to the Council of Europe, a pattern of violence and legal abuses directed at journalists has begun to take root in several European countries, threatening to stifle free, independent media with censorship and intimidation.