the global media forum this year's theme is the changing dynamics of politics and the media which have been brought into sharp focus recently by leaders who challenge the legitimacy of journalists and their work germany's president was one of today's standout force us. german president frank. d.w. director general peter limburg discussed the shift in journalistic power towards large media platforms meyer says more and more people get their news from the likes of you tube and twitter leading to a polarized society. the tone has become much coarser sometimes even vicious especially on social media. since there is nothing left between black and white no compromise in thinking is possible and the one who presents other viewpoints and arguments is often treated as an opponent and enemy. $100.00 politicians researchers and journalists from