As the United Nations marks World Press Freedom Day, a watchdog organisation has published its annual report today (3 May) showing that three EU countries – Hungary, Greece and Bulgaria – saw a dramatic decline in press freedom.
According to Freedom House, which ranks 196 countries and territories across the world, Hungary fell 16 positions and now occupies the 56th rank.
The media freedom report says that the country’s “repressive legislation” impacts significantly on the way the journalistic profession is practiced.
Greece fell 14 positions and occupies the 84th rank. The report says that in this country journalists work in catastrophic social and professional conditions and are exposed to popular discontent. Media workers also face the risk of violent reprisals from the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn party.
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