Italian Journalists Strike at RAI Over Alleged Government Censorship

RAI journalists protest perceived political interference and censorship under Premier Giorgia Meloni's administration, highlighting broader concerns about press freedom in Italy.

Journalists from Italy's state broadcaster RAI staged a one-day strike, citing suffocating control and censorship by the right-wing government.
Union representatives claim political influence at RAI has intensified since Meloni's coalition government took office in late 2022.
The strike coincides with Italy's downgrade in the World Press Freedom Index, now ranked 46th due to increased government influence on media.
Reporters Without Borders notes a problematic trend in EU countries, with Italy's press freedom situation likened to that in Hungary and Poland.
RAI management denies censorship accusations, framing the transformation as a shift towards a modern digital media entity.