Amid aggressive funding cuts by President Trump to various media services, including Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the EU has pledged 5.5 million euros in short-term emergency funding. This financial aid aims to support independent journalism, with a focus on regions aligned with EU interests, particularly those reliant on external news sources. Critics contend that these funding cuts are politically motivated, intended to control media narratives. Following RFE/RL's legal battle for restoration of previously appropriated funds, the outlet faces closure without the necessary support in the coming months.
The EU plans to provide 5.5 million euros to support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty after Trump cut its funding, aimed at preserving independent journalism.
Kaja Kallas stated the EU's funding will not cover all of RFE/RL's global work, focusing instead on areas aligned with the bloc's interests.
Critics argue Trump's media funding cuts are politically motivated efforts to suppress journalism that contradicts the administration's narratives, particularly against outlets like RFE/RL.
As RFE/RL faces shutting down without funding, a US federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore $12 million, but the funds remain unreceived.
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