The shift marks a continued rebound following years of decline under the former United Right government.
Dr. Anna Adamska-Gallant, a judge at the European Court of Human Rights, noted on Polish Radio 24 that independent media play a crucial role in sustaining democratic societies.
This year’s index is topped by Norway, Estonia, and the Netherlands. At the bottom are China, North Korea, and Eritrea. The report also highlights a global crisis in journalism: newsrooms in 160 countries are facing financial strain, while traditional media lose ground to digital platforms.
Polish Radio’s White House correspondent, Marek Wałkuski, pointed out that “the U.S. has dropped to 57th place.”
Reporters Without Borders describe an “authoritarian shift” in the U.S., citing persistent attacks on the press by Donald Trump and efforts to undermine media critical of the president.
World Press Freedom Day was observed on May 3rd.
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