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US falls below Ukraine in press freedom as global autocracy takes hold

4 hours ago
  • #Press Freedom
  • #Global Rankings
  • #Nordic Countries
  • Nordic countries like Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland rank highest in global happiness reports.
  • These nations also lead in life expectancy and have the highest levels of press freedom globally.
  • Norway, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Estonia are in the top 10 of the World Press Freedom Index.
  • Overall global press freedom has declined, with over half of countries now in 'difficult' or 'very serious' categories.
  • The average score in the Press Freedom Index is the lowest in its 25-year history, indicating worsening conditions worldwide.