PRESS FREEDOM IN THE EU

Source: RSF Reporters Without Borders

Based on the following Indicators

1. Pluralism: Measures the degree to which opinions are represented in the media.
2. Media independence: Measures the degree to which the media are able to function independently of sources of political, governmental, business and religious power and influence.
3. Environment and self-censorship: Analyses the environment in which news and information providers operate.
4. Legislative framework: Measures the impact of the legislative framework governing news and information activities.
5. Transparency: Measures the transparency of the institutions and procedures that affect the production of news and information
6. Infrastructure: Measures the quality of the infrastructure that supports the production of news and information.
7. Abuses: Measures the level of abuses and violence against journalists and the media

Ranking 2021

1. Finland
2. Sweden
3. Denmark
4. Netherlands
5. Portugal
6. Belgium
7. Ireland
8. Germany
9. Estonia
10. Austria
11. Luxembourg
12. Latvia
13. Cyprus
14. Lithuania
15. Spain
16. France
17. Slovakia
18. Slovenia
19. Czech Republic
20. Italy
21. Romania
22. Croatia
23. Poland
24. Greece
25. Malta
26. Hungary
27. Bulgaria