Trump administration plans millions of dollars for right-wing media in Europe

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Trump administration plans millions of dollars for right-wing media in Europe
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US President Donald Trump's administration is preparing to provide $4 million in funding to right-wing media outlets in Europe, as part of a broader package of US funding for civil society organizations that promote conservative causes on the continent.

According to Reuters, citing four people familiar with the plan, the overall package for Europe-related programs amounts to at least $25 million. The funds are managed by the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor at the US State Department.

Of the planned amount, about $3 million is expected to go to a program that will address issues related to immigration, media independence and the impact of legislation by supranational institutions. Another $1 million is foreseen for the creation of a network of independent journalists who will report on topics such as national sovereignty, rights and religious freedom.

The State Department argues that the programs are intended to strengthen transatlantic relations and freedom of expression. However, the initiative could open up another clash between Washington and some European governments, at a time when the Trump administration has publicly shown sympathy for right-wing populist forces in Europe.

France has previously reacted to such plans. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has warned that Paris and European countries will not tolerate attempts at foreign interference in their electoral processes, regardless of where they come from.

The US State Department, on the other hand, emphasizes that it does not fund political parties and that its programs are related to the promotion of democracy, human rights, and freedom of expression.

According to Reuters, the State Department notified Congress of some of the funding on August 21, and the funds are expected to be finalized by the end of September. The European programs are part of a global funding package of about $180 million.


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