{"id":1280,"date":"2024-04-25T20:50:12","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T18:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediafreedompoll.com\/?page_id=1280"},"modified":"2025-05-04T12:16:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-04T10:16:48","slug":"mfp-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mediafreedompoll.com\/en\/mfp-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"MFP 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The third year of the poll revealed\u00a0significant shifts in public attitudes towards media freedom<\/strong>, driven by political changes and growing concerns over Russian interference in the region.<\/p>\n

The most striking finding was the sharp decline in concern over media freedom in Poland<\/span>, dropping from 71% in 2023 to 53% in 2024, following the election of a more mainstream government. This contrasted with the situation in Slovakia and Hungary<\/span>, where concern over the issue grew compared to 2023, as both governments continued to face criticism over its handling of media freedom and the rule of law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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As the region grapples with political shifts and Russian influence, the findings of the Media Freedom Poll 2024 underscore the critical importance of safeguarding media independence. The strong public support for action highlights the urgent need for a robust response from governments, civil society, and international institutions.<\/blockquote>\r\n
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Tessa Szyszkowitz<\/div>\r\n
Chair of the Committee for Editorial Independence<\/div>\r\n <\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>
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The poll also highlighted the growing fear of Russian penetration of domestic media and public opinion across the V4 countries. A majority of respondents expressed concerns about Russia\u2019s influence, with figures ranging from 61% in Hungary to 77% in Poland.<\/p>\n

Despite these concerns, there was strong public support for governments to take action to safeguard media freedom. An overwhelming majority of respondents across all four countries believed that states should strengthen legislation to protect media independence, with figures reaching as high as 78% in Poland and 74% in Slovakia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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We see that concerns are increasing in Slovakia and Hungary, while they are decreasing in Poland. And citizens expect the EU to take strong action to protect media freedom.<\/blockquote>\r\n
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V\u011bra Jourov\u00e1<\/div>\r\n
Vice-President of the European Commission for Values and Transparency, commenting on the Media Freedom Poll 2024<\/div>\r\n <\/figcaption>\r\n <\/figure>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>
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Concerns<\/span> about media freedom<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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