The purpose of the ‘World Press Freedom Index‘ is to compare the level of freedom enjoyed by journalists and media in 180 countries and territories. The definition of press freedom used by RSF and its panel of experts to compile the Index is the following:
“Press freedom is defined as the ability of journalists as individuals and collectives to select, produce, and disseminate news in the public interest independent of political, economic, legal, and social interference and in the absence of threats to their physical and mental safety.”
The Nordic Countries fare pretty well, as four (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland) are within the top 5 nations, except Iceland that lies in 18th position.
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