Do European public media have a future?
9 min
Available until 24/10/2026
Faced with disinformation, political interference, and declining funding, European public media are in crisis. Despite this, they paradoxically continue to enjoy support from citizens. To protect their independence, the European Union adopted the Media Freedom Act in 2025, which requires Member States to ensure governance safeguards and stable funding.
Journalist
Frédérique Cantù
Country
France
Year
2025
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