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Sweden throws Radio Free Europe $2 million lifeline after US withdrawal

Sweden pledged $2 million in 2025 to support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after the US froze its funding in March 2024.
The US funding freeze, amounting to $77 million, aimed to reduce government spending and followed an official withdrawal of support.
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, founded by the US during the Cold War, operates in countries like Belarus, China, Iran, and Russia, broadcasting in 27 languages to nearly 50 million people.
Sweden's EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz emphasized that free and independent media play a crucial role in maintaining healthy and thriving democracies, and their continued existence should not be assumed. She also noted Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s long-standing contribution in delivering reliable information where it is most needed.
The Swedish donation and Czech support have helped RFE/RL remain operational despite the funding cuts, preserving access to independent media in restrictive environments.

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