Global Press Freedom Index Shows Sharp Decline | JQJO

Reporters Without Borders' (RSF) 2024 World Press Freedom Index reveals a global decline in press freedom, with the average score falling below 55 for the first time. Greece ranked worst in the EU for the fourth consecutive year due to government interference and spyware use. Several European nations saw rankings drop, while others improved slightly. The Middle East witnessed a tragic increase in journalist deaths during the Gaza conflict. Iran, Syria, China, North Korea, and Eritrea remain the worst countries for press freedom, and the US experienced a decline attributed to funding cuts under the Trump administration. Economic instability and media concentration contributed to the overall worsening climate.