Italy's media freedom under scrutiny as journalists face legal battles and government restrictions. The country has dropped five places in the global press freedom index, with critics accusing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government of using lawsuits to stifle media criticism. Journalists face legal action for allegedly insulting politicians, including Meloni herself.

Source: https://www.ft.com/content/a682c564-d122-450e-842f-64fb8f692f64