US EditionCzechs appeal for EU help with Radio Free Europe after Trump cuts
- Leaders of U.S.-funded networks, including Radio Free Europe, plan to continue broadcasting despite a funding cut by the Trump administration, citing unlawful termination as reported by a source involved in the matter.
- European lawmakers are calling for support to keep Radio Free Europe running after the U.S. cut funding to the network, impacting operations in several regions.
- Lisa Curtis, chair of Radio Free Europe, stated that the termination violates the statute governing the agency, and potential legal actions are being considered to uphold its mission.
- The European Union is assessing how to provide financial assistance to Radio Free Europe, highlighting the importance of its role in promoting democracy in censored regions.
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Former staff stress the important role of the channel in authoritarian countries, the ex-president of Estonia stands up for EU money
EU Politicians Make Push For Radio Free Europe Funding After Trump Cuts
European Union politicians said they are continuing their push into possible support for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US government moved to cut the Prague-based broadcaster's funding amid concerns its closure would be a blow to pro-democracy media.
According to the Czech Minister for European Affairs Martin Dvořák, the situation is not easy to resolve, but a solution should be reached within a few weeks.
The latest compilation of the Firewall Group draws attention to the fact that the journalists of the now-defunct Radio Free Europe Radio have so far preferred to define themselves as independent media workers, but the financing of the radio and the politically biased content of the articles produced paint a completely different picture of them.
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Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources are Center
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