Global Freedom Declines for 20th Consecutive Year, US Shows Largest Drop Among Free Countries
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Global freedom levels have declined for the twentieth consecutive year, according to a new report. The United States recorded the largest deterioration among countries classified as free, while Slovakia experienced a slight decline in its freedom ranking. The sustained two-decade trend highlights ongoing challenges to democratic institutions and civil liberties worldwide, with even established democracies showing signs of erosion in their freedom scores.