Jan Lipavský, the Czech Foreign Minister, raised concerns about the future of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Following the U.S. President's decision to freeze funding for the institution, Lipavský emphasized the importance of RFE/RL in informing populations under authoritarian regimes. He argued for a debate on the significance of this broadcaster in Europe and expressed the need to maintain its operations, which would require substantial funding. The decision has sparked alarm among European media professionals, who fear lasting damage to the region's information infrastructure. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)