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Journalists Call For Greater Protection In Germany

RFI Monde Berlin 13d13d Impact 8

Studies conducted in Germany show that insect biomass has decreased by 75 percent in less than 30 years. Parasitoid insects also provide biological pest control by laying eggs in other arthropods to reduce pesticide use. Emmanuel de Souan, a researcher at Lyon 1 University, noted that insect larvae are essential for aquatic environments, specifically for fish and amphibians. Press freedom in Germany has declined this year, according to Katharina Weiß. Increasing polarization and intense editorial debates regarding coverage of the gas war have contributed to this trend. Journalists reported facing pressure and heated discussions over language and perspectives. There is also reported fear among staff of being misunderstood or publicly defamed. Katharina Weiß identified these factors as threats to press freedom that require urgent action.

Studies conducted in Germany show that insect biomass has decreased by 75 percent in less than 30 years. Parasitoid insects also provide biological pest control by laying eggs in other arthropods to reduce pesticide use. Emmanuel de Souan, a researcher at Lyon 1 University, noted that insect larvae are essential for aquatic environments, specifically for fish and amphibians. Press freedom in Germany has declined this year, according to Katharina Weiß. Increasing polarization and intense editorial debates regarding coverage of the gas war have contributed to this trend. Journalists reported facing pressure and heated discussions over language and perspectives. There is also reported fear among staff of being misunderstood or publicly defamed. Katharina Weiß identified these factors as threats to press freedom that require urgent action. Rising polarization is cited as a contributing factor to this trend. Newsrooms experienced stressful processes in 2025, particularly regarding coverage of the gas war. Media industry representatives are discussing threats to the media system, specifically noting that artificial intelligence is highly disruptive. Journalist Robert-Andréersch stated there is a need for increased action to protect journalists in Germany.

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RFI Monde

“Les études en Allemagne ont montré que la biomasse des insectes le poids de tous les insectes a baissé de 75% en moins de 30%.”

RFI Monde

“de tous les insectes a baissé de 75% en moins de 30%. C'est considérable alors que les insectes totalisent 80% de toutes les espèces animales”

RFI Monde

“Mais pourquoi ce déclin des insectes ? C'est à cause de nous humains, de toutes nos activités, l'agriculture et les pesticides en particulier, ainsi que le réchauffement climatique”

RFI Monde

“Les insectes, Florence, sont aussi utiles à notre alimentation, à nous les humains. Et oui, outre la pollinisation.”

RFI Monde

“Toutes les biscarabes que l'on trouve dans le sol vont creuser des galeries qui vont participer à l'aération du sol, à la fertilisation du sol”

RFI Afrique

“des études en Allemagne ont déjà montré que la biomasse des insectes, c'est-à-dire le poids de tous les insectes, a baissé de 75% en moins de 30 ans.”

RFI Monde

“Des études en Allemagne ont déjà montré que la biomasse des insectes, c'est-à-dire le poids de tous les insectes, a baissé de 75% en moins de 30 ans.”

RFI Afrique

“En termes de biomasse, il y a plus d'incès. Et c'est un problème pour la baï qui ne peut plus se nourrir et pour la plante qui ne peut plus se reproduire.”

BR24

“Die Pressefreiheit in Deutschland, gegen die schnell etwas getan werden müsse. Ja. in diesem Jahr abgerutscht ist. Ein weiterer Grund, die steigende Polarisierung, sagt Katharina Weiß.”

BR24

“Press freedom in Germany has slipped this year. Another reason is increasing polarization. And in newsrooms, there were again exhausting processes in 2025, especially clearly regarding the reporting on the gas war.”

SRF 4 News

“Künstliche Intelligenz ist enorm disruptiv für das Mediensystem.”

BR24

“die Pressefreiheit in Deutschland, gegen die schnell etwas getan werden müsse. Ja, die in diesem Jahr abgerutscht ist.”

BR24

“Der Journalist Robert-Andréersch sieht vor allem beim Schutz von Journalistinnen und Journalisten mehr Handlungsbedarf. Also das ist, was Redaktionen und Medienhäuser tun können, sich konsequent hinter ihren außen arbeitenden Kolleginnen und Kollegen zu stellen und beispielsweise Geld für Security-Teams oder bei juristischen Angriffen zur Verfügung zu stellen.”

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