Anniversary of the Swedish Freedom of the Press Act
Photo: Emre Olgun/National Archives of Sweden02 December 2024
On 2 December 1766, Sweden was the first country in the world to acknowledge the freedom of the press.
Freedom of the press is based on freedom of expression and speech – a cornerstone of most democracies.
Article on Sweden.se
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