Press Freedom and Democracy
無國界記者組織（RSF）發佈了年度 世界新聞自由指數，顯示新聞自由正處於 25 年來的最低點。在 180 個國家中，有四分之三的狀況被評為「有問題」或更糟。在全球超過一半的地區，新聞工作被認為「困難」或「非常嚴重」。僅有七個國家被評為「良好」，且全部位於北歐與西歐。報告強調對記者日益增加的 威權壓力。RSF 表示：「政治對新聞的壓力正在加劇，威權傾向正在增長，媒體市場嚴重受損。」 在美國，記者面臨 系統性的攻擊政策。在俄羅斯，反恐與反極端主義的法律被用來 限制新聞自由。RSF 也指出，去年有 67 名新聞工作者遭到殺害，其中許多人死於戰爭或犯罪集團。
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has published its annual World Press Freedom Index, showing that press freedom is at its lowest point in 25 years. Among 180 countries, three quarters face "problematic" or worse conditions. In more than half of the world, journalism is rated as "difficult" or "very serious." Only seven countries, all located in northern and western Europe, were classified as "good."
The report emphasizes increasing authoritarian pressure on journalists. RSF stated: “Political pressure on the press is intensifying, authoritarian tendencies are growing, and the media market is heavily weakened.” In the USA, journalists face a systematic policy of attacks. In Russia, laws against terrorism and extremism are being used to restrict press freedom. RSF also reported that 67 journalists were killed last year, many due to war or organized crime.
📚 Vocabulary (詞彙學習)
- Press freedom = 新聞自由
- Authoritarian pressure = 威權壓力
- Systematic policy = 系統性政策
- Restrict press freedom = 限制新聞自由
- Journalists killed = 記者被殺害
📝 練習題
- 翻譯句子： Press freedom is at its lowest point in 25 years. → 新聞自由處於 25 年來的最低點。
- 填空題： In Russia, laws against terrorism are used to ______ press freedom. (Answer: restrict / 限制)
- 思考題： Why is press freedom important for democracy? → 為什麼新聞自由對民主很重要？
