06.02.2026 Press freedom under pressure in Germany due to disinformation, political polarisation and attacks on journalism

International — Press-Freedom Bodies · 2026-02-06 · EU · verified record

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Press freedom under pressure in Germany due to disinformation, political polarisation and attacks on journalism Journalists in Germany are facing growing threats as political polarisation, disinformation and hostility toward the media continue to rise. The report “Focus 2026” by Reporters Without Borders Germany (RSF) shines a light on the country’s increasingly fragile press freedom landscape, marked by physical attacks, online harassment, political pressure and insufficient policy responses at both national and European levels. Many reporters in Germany perceive the delegitimisation of journ

Press freedom under pressure in Germany due to disinformation, political polarisation and attacks on journalism Journalists in Germany are facing growing threats as political polarisation, disinformation and hostility toward the media continue to rise. The report “Focus 2026” by Reporters Without Bo

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