Further rights reform needed in Kyrgyzstan as violations persist
Serious rights violations, including the harassment of human rights defenders, have highlighted the need for further reform in Kyrgyzstan, says Human Rights Watch in a letter to Germany’s leader on the eve of joint talks.
Russia: Putin’s Visit to Germany, France Needs Rights Focus
For Immediate Release Russia: Putin’s Visit to Germany, France Needs Rights Focus (Berlin, May 31, 2012) – The leaders of France and Germany should urge President Vladimir Putin of Russia to mark the beginning of his third presidential term by making human rights a priority, both at home and abroad, Human Rights Watch said today. […]
Journalists threatened by Salafist group
In a YouTube video released last week, journalists critical of a campaign by the radical Muslim group “The True Religion” are told that if they continue to write about the group and its “brothers and sisters” personal information about them held by the group will be disclosed.
Turkish newspaper’s Europe offices attacked
“Zaman” is blaming Kurdish militants for violence in Paris and Cologne, including an arson attack on its offices in the latter city. The newspaper also accused PKK supporters of carrying out prior attacks on its offices in London, Vienna and Zurich.
Make rights key to good relations, says Human Rights Watch
The rights organisation is concerned about the violent crackdown on protesters and online censorship that occurred following a strike in the oil-rich town of Zhanaozen.
President pressures “Bild” to kill story
IPI criticised the president following revelations that he had pressured the country’s leading tabloid to kill a critical story about an unusual personal loan he received.
Greek criminal case against German journalists sparks concern
A case was launched against the publisher of “FOCUS” magazine and several journalists after the German magazine criticised Greece over the debt crisis.
Proposed sale of tanks to repressive regime sends wrong signal, says Human Rights Watch
Germany is considering a deal to sell tanks to Saudi Arabia despite the latter’s dismal human rights record, including severe restrictions on freedom of expression.
IFJ hails ruling on data retention law as victory for press freedom
The Federal Constitutional Court struck down the highly controversial law, which arose from a European Union directive on electronic data retention.
IFJ condemns political interference to remove TV chief
IFJ condemned the decision to remove Nikolaus Brender, editor-in-chief of the Zweites Deutsches Fernsehen (ZDF).
Allegations of political interference loom over public broadcaster
The ZDF Administrative Council is expected to decide on the future of the broadcaster’s editor-in-chief at a 27 November meeting.
More German journalists join battle to protect confidentiality of sources
(IPI/IFEX) – VIENNA, 23 April 2009 – A group of German journalists, lawyers and doctors today filed a complaint before the Federal Constitutional Court against a controversial law that greatly increases the power of the police to conduct secret surveillance of citizens. The law – which has been in force since 1 January and is […]
World Report 2009: Germany
World Report 2009: Germany
Parliament defeats anti-terrorism law that would have required journalists to reveal their research material and sources
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a media release from the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), an IFJ regional group: EFJ Welcomes Defeat of Anti-Terrorism Law as Victory for Press Freedom in Germany The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the European group of the International Federation of Journalists, today welcomed the defeat of so-called BKA law […]
IFJ condemns increasing surveillance of journalists and trade unions
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a 24 November 2008 IFJ media release: EFJ/IFJ Condemns Increasing Surveillance on Journalists and Trade Unions in Germany The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), the European group of the International Federation of Journalists, today expressed great concern about the extent of surveillance by the German Telekom including against journalists, which […]
German Football Federation launches attack against investigative journalist
(IFJ/IFEX) – The following is a media release from the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ), an IFJ regional group: EFJ Condemns German Football Bosses’ Attack on Reporter The European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) has accused the German Football Federation of launching an unfair campaign of distortion and lies against a journalist who has criticised its […]