Morning Keynote | Stephen Capus

“Keynote Address and Audience Q&A” - Stephen Capus, President and CEO, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) What does defending independent journalism look like in a time of media pressure, political influence, and a rapidly changing information environment? As part of the “New Horizons in Journalism - 2026” conference, Stephen Capus, President and CEO of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), delivered a keynote address followed by a Q&A session with the audience. The sixth edition of the “New Horizons in Journalism” conference took place under the theme “Truth Under Pressure” and focused on the ways information is shaped, constrained, and controlled without formal censorship. The conference is organized by World Press Institute, in partnership with the Association of European Journalists - Bulgaria and with the support of America for Bulgaria Foundation on May 14, 2026, in Sofia, Bulgaria.