This Index, which assesses media independence, transparency, and self-censorship, highlights that Norway, Sweden, and Denmark proceed to guide in press freedom.
Europe stays a stronghold for a free press, with the Netherlands and Finland additionally securing the highest 5 positions.
Nevertheless, some Western international locations, corresponding to France (twenty first), the UK (twenty third), and the USA (fifty fifth), are ranked decrease than anticipated.
These are the highest 10 international locations with the best press freedom:
- Norway
- Denmark
- Sweden
- Netherlands
- Finland
- Estonia
- Portugal
- Eire
- Switzerland
- Germany