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The U.S. government has announced a change in visa rules for foreign journalists, limiting the freedom of I-visas to 240 days (approximately eight months) instead of up to five years as before. This move aims to reduce visa fraud but has raised concerns about potential impacts on press freedom and long-term foreign correspondent work in the U.S.
The exact actions the federal government plans to take regarding various issues, such as the situation in Ukraine, the relationship between the U.S. and Germany, the Iran nuclear dispute, and press freedom issues in the U.S., remain unclear.
In a recent budget speech, Johann Wadephul, a German politician, reaffirmed Germany's support for Ukraine. However, it is uncertain how Wadephul's comments on the tightening of visa rules for foreign journalists in the U.S. will impact the relationship between the U.S. and Germany.
Wadephul also emphasized the federal government's support for press freedom worldwide. Yet, he did not specify what appropriate working conditions for journalists in the U.S. entail or what actions the government plans to take regarding press freedom issues in the U.S.
The U.S. government's decision to tighten visa rules for foreign journalists comes amidst controversy. The U.S. government recently threatened to revoke the visa of ZDF correspondent Elmar Theveßen, due to criticism of his coverage of the attack on far-right activist and Trump supporter Charlie Kirk.
Wadephul underscored the importance of defending the NATO area, referring to Russian drone overflights in Poland and Romania. He also positively noted the first signs of willingness to engage in talks from the Iranian side, and stated that Germany and its allies aim to ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.
The U.S. government's actions against foreign journalists have been compared to those in China, highlighting a growing global concern about press freedom. As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how these changes will impact the journalistic community and international relations.
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