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World Press Freedom Day: Why it’s about more than journalists | DW News
May 2, 2026
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Free speech is usually framed as a battle over who gets to speak. Former UN rapporteur David Kaye argues the real issue is something else entirely: your right to know—and who is reshaping that right today. 00:00 What does press freedom mean for us as consumers? 02:17 Holding the powerful accountable 04:04 Freedom of speech isn’t just about the speaker 06:16 Is Big Tech a danger to free speech? 08:20 Why is free speech so important for democracy? #dwcurrentaffairs For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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