Trump tried to shutter Radio Free Europe. The EU threw it a lifeline

The European Union has stepped in to provide millions of dollars to Radio Free Europe (RFE), a network that faces financial challenges due to the U.S. withholding funds previously allocated to it. Despite securing some support, including $12 million from a federal judge and $6.2 million recently, the U.S. has yet to fully disengage. The EU's assistance aims to preserve RFE's independence and ensure impartial journalism continue. This intervention highlights growing tensions between the U.S. and the network, which operates under Cold War principles but now plays a vital role in shaping Europe's information landscape beyond traditional media dynamics.