Seven EU countries back Czech plan to fund Radio Free Europe - eviltoast
The Czech Republic initiated talks with EU partners about funding Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which is headquartered in the Czech capital, following cuts to US support.

Summary

Seven EU countries support a Czech proposal for the bloc to fund Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) after the U.S. cut its financial support.

The move follows Trump’s March 14 executive order directing U.S. agencies to reduce operations, leading to RFE/RL employees being placed on leave.

Germany and several Nordic and Baltic nations back the plan, calling RFE/RL vital for information in regions lacking democratic freedoms.

  • Zedstrian@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    531·
    17 days ago

    If Radio Free Europe gets EU funding, it should be reincorporated in Europe and the remainder of its US operations relocated to Prague to avoid any American influence on its reporting and continued defense of democracy.

    • alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      13·
      17 days ago

      Of course, I think that’s implied.

      The US cut funding, so there will be no offices or personnel in the US to influence anything.

  • AllNewTypeFace@leminal.spaceEnglish
    27·
    17 days ago

    They should also make plans to fund a Radio Free America, for once the corporate US press starts fully parroting the party line.