RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Capital Magazine as right-center biased based on their critical coverage of leftist figures and internal disputes within organizations like the left-leaning Le Média. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: France
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Established in 1991, Capital.fr, as part of the Prisma Media Group, is a monthly French Financial Magazine. Capital.fr is the digital platform for Capital Magazine, known for its comprehensive coverage of economic, business, and financial topics.
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Funded by / Ownership
French publishing group Prisma Media owns Capital.fr, a subsidiary of media conglomerate Vivendi. Revenue comes from ads and subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
In general, economic and business-focused outlets often display biases toward free-market capitalism, fiscal policies, and business perspectives. The tone, language, and selection of news can subtly indicate a publication’s bias. We analyzed several articles from Capital.fr to assess its editorial slant.
For instance, the article on Emmanuel Macron’s stance regarding Ukraine, titled “War in Ukraine: Emmanuel Macron does not rule out sending Western troops,” suggests a portrayal that might resonate with center-right values, emphasizing strong leadership and international assertiveness.
Another piece, “FN assistants in the European Parliament: Marine Le Pen and 26 other people soon to be tried for embezzlement of public funds,” uses specific terminology that could potentially cast a critical light on the far-right, aligning with center-right ideologies that aim to distance themselves from extremism.
Furthermore, the article titled “Gérald Darmanin denies making the “junction of the right with the extreme right,” as Jean-Luc Mélenchon believes” features Gérald Darmanin, France’s right-wing interior minister, responding to accusations from Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a left-wing political figure. Mélenchon accuses Darmanin of bridging mainstream right politics with the far-right, a claim Darmanin rebuffs by emphasizing his longstanding opposition to far-right figures like Marine Le Pen and Éric Zemmour. Darmanin’s defense and his mention of a political gaffe during a past encounter with Le Pen suggest an attempt to distance himself from extreme right ideologies. This coverage, alongside the portrayal of Sophia Chikirou and internal disputes within Le Média suggests Capital.fr employs a critical tone, particularly towards leftist figures and organizations, hinting at a right-leaning bias in their reporting approach.
These articles, among others, contribute to an understanding of Capital.fr’s editorial tendencies. While the outlet’s collaboration with reputable sources like AFP and citing sources like France Info and RTL add a layer of credibility, the choice of topics and the framing of political figures suggest a subtle alignment with center-right perspectives.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Capital Magazine as right-center biased based on their critical coverage of leftist figures and internal disputes within organizations like the left-leaning Le Média. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing of information and a clean fact check record. (M. Huitsing 03/04/2024)
Source: https://www.capital.fr/
Last Updated on March 4, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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