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press statement
An official, usually written statement to the media, issued by an organization, company, or public figure in order to provide information about a specific topic. Synonymous with press release.
Nach dem Vorfall gab das Unternehmen eine Presseerklärung heraus, um seine Position zu erläutern.
After the incident, the company issued a press statement to explain its position.
The word is made up of 'Presse' (press/media) and 'Erklärung' (statement, declaration). So it is literally a statement intended for the press.
Der Konzern veröffentlichte eine Presseerklärung zu den Quartalszahlen.
The corporation published a press statement on the quarterly figures.
In connection with 'Presseerklärung' (press statement), the verbs 'herausgeben' (to issue), 'veröffentlichen' (to publish), and 'abgeben' (to give/make) are often used. They all mean that the information is officially passed on to the media.
Der Minister wird morgen eine Presseerklärung zu den neuen Maßnahmen abgeben.
The minister will make a press statement tomorrow about the new measures.
This word belongs to formal language and is mainly used in politics, business, and public relations. It is rarely used in everyday life.
In der Presseerklärung distanzierte sich der Verein von den Aussagen seines Präsidenten.
In the press statement, the association distanced itself from the statements made by its president.
explanation / statement
'die Erklärung' and 'die Presseerklärung' can both be an official statement. However, 'Erklärung' is more general: it can be spoken or written and appear in many situations. A 'Presseerklärung' is a specific type of statement. It is aimed at the media and usually comes from a company, organization, or well-known person. The words can be confused because in both cases information is provided officially. If journalists or the media are the target audience, 'Presseerklärung' is more precise.
Im Büro liest er die Presseerklärung, bevor er die Journalisten anruft.
At the office, he reads the press statement before calling the journalists.
Der Verein hat nach der Sitzung eine kurze Erklärung veröffentlicht.
After the meeting, the association published a short statement.