While the NGO says the climate of hostility towards journalists has eased since former Prime Minister Janez Janša's departure in 2022, defamation remains criminalized, allowing politicians to initiate proceedings against the media. The report adds economic challenges, including financial pressure on RTV Slovenija and threats to print media sustainability, contribute to the complex media landscape in Slovenia.
The latest World press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders places Slovenia 42nd among the 180 participating countries. It jumped up by eight spots compared to 2023.
