Always when an editorial office was rummaged; Always when reproaches of the phone tapping or persecution of journalists arises; Always then the discussion about the freedom of the press awakes and the following questions arise: To what extent is it upheld and protected? Are there borders? May the state interfere?
If freedom of the press is understood as a synonym for freedom of speech and mental freedom, it wins a historically far-reaching dimension. The right of the freedom of speech was considered in the Greek democracy and Roman republic as a self-evident fact. On the other hand, for the first time the Roman law of the Twelve Tables revealed qualifying regulations in 450 B.C.E. Mockery poems and abusive poems were threatened in it even with the punishment by death. A censorship was still unknown for the purposes of our today's modern state right.
In the following segment the basic concepts and their definitions are cleared under the point “Basics”. Further, a representation of both countries Germany and Turkey takes place. Consequently, the countries geographic situation and the state form are closer explained and moreover a showing of the juridical basic conditions occurs regarding to the freedom of the press of both countries. In the third segment of the term paper the different implementation of the freedom of the press in both countries is revealed. On this occasion, a universal line is drawn with the help of the research question and the thesis statement:
Research question: Why is the freedom of the press in Germany more guaranteed than in Turkey?
Thesis statement: The freedom of the press in Germany is more guaranteed than in Turkey, because the Turkish government changes laws in the Criminal Code over and over again or delete them even completely; apart from the numerous restrictions in the constitution concerning “the protection of the national security”.
This term paper is finally rounded off with a conclusion in which the compiled knowledge is brought together in an overview.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Basics
- Image of the countries
- Germany
- Turkey
- Freedom of the press
- Definition of freedom
- Definition of press
- Juridical conditions
- Freedom of the press in Germany
- Freedom of the press in Turkey
- Image of the countries
- The different implementation of the freedom of the press in both countries
- Offer and use of the press
- Germany
- Turkey
- Actual situation
- Germany
- Turkey
- Offer and use of the press
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to analyze and compare the freedom of the press in Germany and Turkey. The paper investigates the juridical framework and the practical implementation of the freedom of the press in both countries, highlighting the differences in its guarantee and exercise.
- Legal foundations and constitutional guarantees of freedom of the press
- The role of the state in regulating and protecting the freedom of the press
- Comparative analysis of the media landscape and journalistic practices in both countries
- Challenges to the freedom of the press, including censorship, legal restrictions, and threats against journalists
- International ranking and assessments of the freedom of the press in Germany and Turkey
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the topic of freedom of the press, highlighting its historical significance and the central questions addressed by the paper, namely the extent to which freedom of the press is upheld and protected, the existence of limits, and the role of the state.
- Basics: This chapter provides background information on Germany and Turkey, including their geographical situation, population, form of government, and economic situation. It also defines key concepts such as freedom and press.
- Juridical Conditions: This chapter delves into the legal framework surrounding freedom of the press in Germany and Turkey. It examines relevant sections of each country's constitution and press laws.
- The Different Implementation of the Freedom of the Press in Both Countries: This chapter examines the offer and use of the press in Germany and Turkey. It compares the media landscape, including the types of publications, their reach, and the influence of publishing groups.
- Actual Situation: This chapter discusses the current situation of freedom of the press in both countries, highlighting challenges and problems. It examines the potential impact of factors like legal restrictions, threats against journalists, and the role of government regulations.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this term paper include freedom of the press, freedom of speech, censorship, legal frameworks, constitutional guarantees, media landscape, journalistic practices, challenges, threats, and comparative analysis. The term paper further examines the juridical conditions, actual situation, and implementation of the freedom of the press in Germany and Turkey, drawing upon relevant legal documents, statistical data, and case studies.
- Quote paper
- Michael Müller (Author), 2013, The freedom of the press in Germany and in Turkey. An analysis of the circumstances in 2013 and a comparison, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/350965
