The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) is deeply concerned by the U.S. government’s move to end funding for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and close down an important source of reliable news in multiple languages for many millions of people.

“We stand in solidarity with Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and hundreds of journalists at risk – and also with their audiences who depend on their independent reporting and broadcasting,” said Liz Corbin, Director of News at the EBU.

“For many years, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty has contributed valuable content and context to the Eurovision News Exchange from some of the most difficult places for news media to work. In the face of propaganda, censorship and manipulation, every outlet that serves the public good with trusted information must be protected and properly funded.”             

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, funded by an independent agency chartered by the U.S. Congress, has the mission of promoting democratic values by providing accurate, uncensored news and open debate in places with pervasive disinformation and threats to press freedom.