Wef 2012: Woz stays outside the door
Rund 440 Journalistinnen und Journalisten berichten aus dem Davoser Kongresszentrum vom World Economic Forum (Wef). Nicht dabei ist dieses Jahr die linke Wochenzeitung (Woz).
She doesn't exactly accuse the Wef of censorship, but notes, "The broadcasters and newspapers of the big Swiss media groups are courted. Critical voices like the Woz are denied access." The Wef, he says, came under pressure at the beginning of the millennium from protests in the streets. Concerned about its image, it subsequently granted access to significantly more journalists, the Woz wrote in its Thursday issue. The Woz has also reported critically from the Davos convention center every winter since 2003.
This year, however, the newspaper has not received accreditation. Wef spokeswoman Michèle Mischler points to the reduced number of media places. Larger media also received fewer badges this year, she said when asked. Mischler denies that the left-leaning weekly will not get access because of its political leanings. "Next year, Woz will definitely get another badge," she said. (SDA)
