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Europa braucht starke Partnerschaften für unabhängigen Journalismus – besonders dort, wo Desinformation gezielt demokratische Debatten beeinflussen soll. Ich freue mich sehr, dass die DW gemeinsam mit France Medias Monde und TVP WORLD neue journalistische Angebote für den Südkaukasus im Rahmen eines EU-Projektes auf den Weg bringt. Mit unserem neuen georgischsprachigen Instagram-Kanal erreicht die DW ab August Menschen direkt in ihrer Sprache. Gleichzeitig entstehen neue Angebote von FMM auf Armenisch und von TVP World auf Aserbaidschanisch. Gefördert wird das Projekt durch die Europäische Union im Zuge der "Informationsschutzschild-Initiative". ➡️ So schaffen wir mehr Zugang zu verlässlichen Informationen und stärken zugleich den journalistischen Austausch über Grenzen hinweg. Gerade in einer Region, die vor großen politischen und gesellschaftlichen Herausforderungen steht, sind unabhängige Medien und internationale Zusammenarbeit von besonderer Bedeutung. Für mich ist dieses Vorhaben ein starkes Beispiel dafür, wie europäische Partner gemeinsam Verantwortung übernehmen und Desinformation mit glaubwürdigem Journalismus begegnen können. Mein Dank gilt allen Kolleginnen und Kollegen bei DW, France Médias Monde und TVP World, die dieses Projekt möglich gemacht haben.

UPDATE: Alican Uludağ was released in Ankara on Wednesday afternoon, 22 July 2026, under judicial restrictions. For more information, see our updated press release at dw.com/press. --------------- DW's Turkey correspondent Alican Uludağ has been arrested again in Turkey. The award-winning court and investigative journalist is facing new allegations in a separate investigation, while an ongoing case against him continues. DW Director General Barbara Massing said: "The re-arrest of our colleague Alican Uludağ is deeply concerning. Journalistic work must not be criminalized. For many years, Alican has independently researched and reported on the judiciary, politics and society in Turkey in the public interest. We expect his rights to be fully respected and demand a fair trial in accordance with the rule of law. Deutsche Welle continues to stand firmly by his side." DW is in contact with Uludağ’s legal counsel and will provide updates as the situation develops. Our press release: https://lnkd.in/eddqKT6V

🌍 Why don't Germans have air conditioners? Why is California getting dustier? And what can a 3,000-year-old cooling trick teach us today? Climate and environmental stories are everywhere, but it's not easy to spot how they relate to each other. That's where Eco Drop, DW's new environment newsletter, comes in. Every week, Eco Drop connects the dots between extreme weather and innovative solutions, nature and everyday life, science and human stories. 📬 Get compelling reads, fresh videos and deep-dive audio delivered straight to your inbox every week. Subscribe to Eco Drop for your weekly dose of global climate and environment stories: https://lnkd.in/eSu-HgDg

🎉Our 2025/2026 class of trainees are now fully qualified journalists - congratulations!🎉 Alongside welcoming them, seeing our #trainees at the end of their journey is one of my favorite occasions of the year. It’s always exciting to see just how much they've grown, what experiences they've gained during their training, and how they experience DW, both as an employer, and #media organization. This time, I was particularly pleased to hear that they appreciate being treated as equals and are deeply grateful for the many opportunities they were given - such as covering the FIFA World Cup from the US. What's more, they feel ready to take the next step on the career ladder, and are all now starting their first contracts, moving onto working in editorial departments. This positive sentiment shows me just how seriously we at DW take the training of our upcoming journalists. It proves that we treat young people with respect, believe in them, and trust them. A big thank you to everyone involved, especially Ramón García-Ziemsen and Mariama Kouotou, who dedicate themselves to our trainees with so much passion and commitment. I wish you all a great start and look forward to your stories! Ramisha Ali Chiara Bachels Liz Bulnes Nicholas Counter Shubhangi Derhgawen Daniela Melissa Escarria Parra Hussna Mohamed Enno Hinz Chi Hui Lin Hauwau Samaila Mohammed Carlos Muros Rodríguez Amy Stockdale #DWAmbassador #journalim #traineeship

A day on the ground covering the World Cup for DW ⚽ #DWAmbassador and trainee Emilio Reynoso reported from his home country, Mexico, during the World Cup. But his focus wasn't on the action on the field. For DW's Spanish, English and Arabic audiences, Emilio explored how the tournament was shaping life across the country; from Mexico's accessibility commitments and the event's social impact to the atmosphere surrounding the world's largest single-sport event. 🎬 Follow Emilio behind the scenes in this short reel and dive deeper into his reporting on accessibility at the World Cup (https://lnkd.in/e2EhEKMk) and the issue of missing persons in Mexico (https://lnkd.in/eNFw2wPX).

Today at the DW Global Media Forum in Bonn, Claire Lai accepted the DW Freedom of Speech Award 2026 on behalf of her father, Jimmy Lai.     In a powerful and deeply moving speech, she spoke about her father's unwavering commitment to press freedom, even in the face of immense personal sacrifice. She underscored why it remains vital to keep global attention on his case, and on the broader state of press freedom worldwide.     In her laudatory speech, Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists, paid tribute to Lai's courage and enduring legacy:    "Jimmy's fight is not a solo fight. His is a fight that we must all take on. We cannot afford to be complacent. We cannot afford to turn away. We cannot afford to be silent. Attacks on the press are the first indicators of democratic decline. The attacks on Apple Daily and its counterparts in Hong Kong presaged the far greater attacks on civil liberties in the years that followed. Jimmy Lai saw this and spoke out. We can honor him today not only by fighting for his freedom, but by defending the freedoms for which he was jailed. The test of our principles is not our willingness to defend them in theory, but to do so in practice – to be willing to stand up when those principles are under attack."    Since 2015, the DW Freedom of Speech Award has honored individuals and initiatives that demonstrate outstanding commitment to promoting free speech. #FoSA #JournalismOutLoud #GMF26