The European Union is providing $6.2 million to support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) after the Trump administration cut off its US public funding. The funding aims to help maintain independent journalism in select European and Asian countries, though it will not cover all of RFE/RL's activities. EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas highlighted the broadcaster's historical significance in delivering news under authoritarian regimes and emphasized its role in promoting democracy. The funds will focus on regions like Central Asia and the Caucasus, where people are reliant on unbiased news sources.
Kallas emphasized that independent journalism's importance has grown in the face of unfiltered content and authoritarian regimes, stating that emergency funding from the EU aims to support RFE/RL's mission.
The EU's support highlights Radio Free Europe's role as a beacon of democracy, particularly in regions where access to unbiased news is limited due to government control.
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