EU to give Radio Free Europe 5.5 million euros after Trump funding freeze
Source: Reuters
The European Union will donate 5.5 million euros ($6.2 million) to support Radio Free Europe following a freeze on U.S. federal grants to the media outlet by the Trump administration, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.
The financial pledge comes after Trump ordered the termination of grants in March as part of sweeping efforts to downsize the U.S. government. Critics said the move could devastate a rare source of reliable news in authoritarian countries.
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"In a time of growing unfiltered content, independent journalism is more important than ever," Kallas told reporters after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.
"This will support the vital work of Radio Free Europe," she said, describing the move as "short-term emergency funding" to provide a "safety net" for independent journalism.
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Read more: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/eu-give-radio-free-europe-55-million-euros-after-trump-funding-freeze-2025-05-20/
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