The AEJ in Brussels is a partner in a lively day of debate marking World press Freedom Day on 3 May — including a link with Edward Snowden and leading media speakers from around Europe. ‘Difference Day 17’ is being live-streamed from Bozar in the Belgian capital via www.differenceday.com : full details on the website. The topical theme is ‘The challenge of building trust: Is technology there to save the media?
AEJ Sections around Europe are organising special events to celebrate Press Freedom Day in the coming days with rallies, debates and special publications and broadcasts — in Austria, Bosnia, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Spain, Turkey, the UK and elsewhere. Details of all Press Freedom Day events, protests and public statements will be reported here.