Media in Greece: The end of the Greek program of Deutsche Welle is fatal (faz.net)
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- Closure of a 60-year-old public service broadcast
- Widespread opposition from across the Greek political spectrum
- Perceived decline in European soft-power and cultural ties
"Deutsche Welle is set to shut down its Greek-language broadcast after six decades, triggering intense opposition from both conservative and leftist political factions in Greece. The service is highly regarded for its independence and reliability. Critics argue that the move undermines vital cross-border communication and weakens the European media landscape, hindering soft-power engagement."
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Browse articlesThe closure of Deutsche Welle’s Greek service is more than a budget cut; it is a strategic retreat from European soft power. By dismantling a 60-year-old pillar of independent journalism trusted across the political spectrum, Germany is voluntarily ceding influence and weakening the cross-border ties essential for a cohesive EU. In an era of rising disinformation, shuttering a legacy of reliability to prioritize administrative efficiency is shortsighted. It sacrifices genuine cultural diplomacy for a "digital modernization" that ultimately leaves a vacuum for less transparent, state-aligned narratives to fill. This move signals a troubling decline in the commitment to pluralistic, independent media as a cornerstone of European stability.