Sweden's 1766 Freedom of the Press Act: The World's First

In 1766, Sweden passed the world's first Freedom of the Press Act, a remarkable experiment in transparency during the Age of Liberty. This episode explores the political context of the Hat and Cap parties, the visionary advocacy of Anders Chydenius, and the act's radical provisions—including public access to government documents. We discuss how this law challenged censorship, sparked debate, and was later rolled back, but its legacy influenced modern transparency movements. A story of early enlightenment ideals clashing with power in Northern Europe.

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