The Czech Republic is advocating for EU support to sustain Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) after funding cuts by the Trump administration. Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky emphasized RFE/RL's credibility in dictatorial regimes. Elon Musk criticized the broadcaster, while RFE/RL's CEO Stephen Capus warned that cutting its funding would benefit America's adversaries. The Committee to Protect Journalists expressed concern over the impact on journalists in censored countries. RFE/RL reaches nearly 50 million people weekly across 23 countries. Discussions are underway to maintain its broadcasting amidst significant funding cuts. Vollständiger Artikel (bbc.com europe)