Here are the 10 safest countries for journalists according to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters.
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The country has a long tradition of strong media independence and freedom of expression.
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The government respects press freedom, and journalists are rarely harassed or intimidated.
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The government provides financial support to independent media outlets, and there are few restrictions on what journalists can report.
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The country also has a high-level of transparency, which makes it difficult for the government to censor information.
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The government respects journalists' rights, and there is a high level of public trust in the media.
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The country also has a strong digital infrastructure, which makes it difficult to censor information online.
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Portugal is a democratic country with a strong commitment to press freedom.
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The government respects journalists' rights, and there is a high level of media freedom, the country also has a strong legal system.
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Switzerland has a long tradition of neutrality and media freedom, the government respects journalists' rights.
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Germany is a large and important European country with a strong commitment to press freedom.