Malta improves 11 positions on the World Press Freedom Index, ranking 73rd globally and becoming the second-to-last EU member state.

Malta climbs 11 positions on the World Press Freedom Index, ranking 73rd globally and becoming the second-to-last EU member state, despite political polarisation. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) attributes the improvement mainly to deterioration in other countries' press freedom situations. Malta still faces unresolved issues related to media independence, sustainability, and protection for journalists.