European nations have secured the top spots in the world for press freedom, according to the annual Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index. The region boasts the freest media globally, with Norway taking the lead in 2023, followed by Estonia and the Netherlands. Despite this success, Southern and Eastern Europe are struggling to catch up. A global trend of declining press freedom is emerging, highlighting the need for continued efforts to protect journalist rights and promote a free and independent media landscape.
Source: https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-leads-world-in-press-freedom-rankings-greece-worst-result