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Europe team monthly report December
- Europe Team
- 17 March 2022
Introduction
Freedom of the press is essential to democratic governance and the protection of human rights. In Russia, however, media freedom has steadily declined under increasing state control. The year 2021 marked a significant regression, as restrictive laws, intensified censorship, and growing pressure on journalists severely limited independent reporting. This report examines how legal measures, targeted harassment, online censorship, and the expulsion of foreign journalists contributed to the erosion of press and media freedom in Russia during 2021.
Freedom of the press is essential to democratic governance and the protection of human rights. In Russia, however, media freedom has steadily declined under increasing state control. The year 2021 marked a significant regression, as restrictive laws, intensified censorship, and growing pressure on journalists severely limited independent reporting. This report examines how legal measures, targeted harassment, online censorship, and the expulsion of foreign journalists contributed to the erosion of press and media freedom in Russia during 2021.
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In 2021, press and media freedom in Russia experienced a sharp decline due to increased state control and repression. The government used restrictive laws, censorship, and intimidation to silence independent journalists and media outlets. Online platforms were heavily regulated, and foreign journalists were expelled, further limiting free expression and public access to unbiased information.
In 2021, press and media freedom in Russia experienced a sharp decline due to increased state control and repression. The government used restrictive laws, censorship, and intimidation to silence independent journalists and media outlets. Online platforms were heavily regulated, and foreign journalists were expelled, further limiting free expression and public access to unbiased information.
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