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Freedom of Press Declining in Europe

The press freedom index in Europe has been decreasing over the past five years, with declines noted in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, Belgium, Turkey, Cyprus, and various Balkan countries. These countries have seen a shift from "satisfactory" to having existing issues regarding press freedom.

Freedom of Press Declining in Europe

Conversely, there has been an increase in press freedom in Poland, Moldova, and a few Balkan nations. In summary, while press freedom has decreased in 11 European countries, it has only shown growth in 5 nations over the same period.

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