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Barbara Massing set to head Deutsche Welle

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Simon Young
June 20, 2025

Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster will be headed by a woman for the first time. Barbara Massing takes the helm at a time when free expression is under increasing threat around the world. The newly appointed director general will lead the broadcaster's drive to expand its global reach.

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