As the European Union prepares to implement a landmark piece of legislation aimed at strengthening media independence, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has issued a stern warning. In a detailed report released ahead of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) coming into force on August 8, RSF paints a sobering picture of the state of public media across Europe. The organization argues that politicised interference, financial instability, and systemic editorial compromises are increasingly undermining the essential role of public service broadcasters in safeguarding democratic norms....
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NEWS Malta
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