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Lithuania’s parliament, seen here, is considering changes to a law that risk undermining the independence of the country’s public broadcaster.

CPJ, partners highlight threats to public broadcaster’s independence in Lithuania

March 23, 2026 12:21 PM EDT

Berlin, March 23, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists and partner organizations offered strong support today for independent public service media in Lithuania and highlighted concerns about proposed amendments to the Law on Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT), currently under consideration by the country’s parliament. In a joint statement from the European Broadcasting Union and…