Cristian-Iohan Ștefănescu is a freelance journalist, from Romania, working in Köln and Bonn.
A lifelong journalist with a special focus on Balkan affairs, Romania, Germany, Europe, and the shifting contours of the wider world. From conflict zones to quiet conversations, from breaking news to thoughtful commentary, he has pursued stories where geopolitics often overwhelms fragile human lives.
Over 25 years at Deutsche Welle have honed his craft as both a keen observer and an effective communicator.
