As US support wavers, Europe is stepping up. After being abruptly cut off from the US national budget by an executive order from President Donald Trump, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) has found an unexpected lifeline from across the Atlantic. The European Union has pledged €5.5 million (£4.64 million) to support the media organisation, recognising its crucial role in delivering independent journalism across Europe and Central Asia—especially in countries where free press is under constant threat.
