Eeeh kinda valid take but it varies from European country to European country, some so called European democracies have lower freedom of the press scores than some so called dictatorships, prime examples being Italy and Hungary. Just a month ago the Italian courts have frozen the bank account of an alternative media outlet (VisioneTV), just to quote an example.

[–] Boomkop3@reddthat.com -3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Ye it is a bit of a mess in some places. That idea of not being allowed to kick anyone out of the has it's downsides when it comes to being a perfect example. But in the end those countries are being pushed to do better, which ultimately benefits the citizens there