Barbara Massing
Barbara Massing has been appointed as the new Intendantin of Deutsche Welle (DW), succeeding Peter Limbourg. Born in 1971, she studied law and history and has been with DW since 2006, previously working at Arte Deutschland. Massing has held various roles within DW, including serving as Administrative Director since 2014. Her election was marked by some controversy, as concerns were raised about her lack of journalistic experience and foreign exposure, yet her extensive administrative background was seen as a strength for guiding the organization through challenges such as misinformation and the digital transformation of media.
Born on Jan 01, 1971 (55 years old)
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Lithuania:
Barbara Massing, the director general of Deutsche Welle, demanded the release of A. Uludag and described his detention as intentional intimidation.
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France:
Barbara Massing, the general director of the German group, called the accusations against Alican Uludag unfounded and demanded his immediate release.
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Luxembourg:
Massing criticized the tightening of actions against free media by the Russian judiciary.
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Moldova:
Barbara Massing is the president and general director of Deutsche Welle.
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Romania:
Barbara Massing is the director general of Deutsche Welle.
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Kenya:
DW director general Barbara Massing expressed concern about the restriction on reporting in Ethiopia.
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Germany:
Barbara Massing was elected as the director of Deutsche Welle.
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