RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Cicero as right-center biased due to its focus on conservative themes and frequent critiques of left-leaning policies. We rate Cicero as Mostly Factual because, while it occasionally uses credible sources, it often relies on internal analysis and commentary with limited external sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Germany
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Magazine
Traffic/Popularity: MediumTraffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Cicero is a German monthly magazine founded in 2005. It focuses on politics, culture, and society and provides in-depth analyses and commentaries on current events and intellectual debates. Cicero offers both a print and digital edition.
Read our profile on Germany’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Cicero is owned by Res Publica Verlags GmbH, which became independent from Ringier AG in 2020 through a management buyout. Revenue is generated primarily through subscriptions.
Analysis / Bias
Cicero offers analyses and commentary on politics, culture, and society, reflecting a German liberal-conservative perspective that often critiques left-leaning policies and parties. The editorial stance leans conservative, influenced by editor Ben Krischke, co-editor of “Die Wokeness-Illusion,” a book critical of progressive social movements. This aligns with Cicero’s focus on classical liberal and conservative themes.
For instance, in “Die Kanzlerpartei in der Krise: Ist die SPD noch zu retten?“ (“Can the SPD still be saved?”), Cicero examines the current state of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), framing it as a party in crisis. The headline uses strong, emotionally loaded language. Phrases like “Die Kanzlerpartei traut ihrem eigenen Kanzler nicht” (“The chancellor’s party doesn’t trust its own chancellor”) and “Den Draht zu ihren Wählern hat die SPD verloren” (“The SPD has lost touch with its voters”) emphasizing internal discord and a disconnect from the electorate. This critical framing of a left-leaning party indicates Cicero’s conservative bias.
As typical for Cicero’s narrative-driven approach, this article is self-contained, focusing on internal party dynamics and public perception without external hyperlinks. This aligns with the publication’s preference for commentary-focused analysis.
Similarly, in “Brisanter Wahlkampf mit globalen Auswirkungen” (“Explosive Election Campaign with Global Implications”), Cicero analyzes the U.S. presidential race, contrasting Kamala Harris’s commitment to international cooperation with Donald Trump’s isolationist tendencies. Notably, Cicero references its own prior analyses to build on this perspective, creating a circular reference within its commentary typical of its self-referential approach.
In “Ernährungsminister Cem Özdemir: Dieser Kampf gegen den Zucker ist ein Kampf gegen den Markt” (“Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir: This Fight Against Sugar is a Fight Against the Market”), Cicero critiques Minister Özdemir’s initiatives to reduce sugar, salt, and fat in foods. The article argues that such measures represent excessive state intervention, undermining consumer autonomy. The article relies on editorial opinion to support its claims.
Cicero’s articles are primarily commentary-based and often lack comprehensive sourcing. While some pieces occasionally cite credible sources like Die Welt, Cicero generally relies on its own analyses, sometimes using circular references rather than external verification.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Cicero as right-center biased due to its focus on conservative themes and frequent critiques of left-leaning policies. We rate Cicero as Mostly Factual because, while it occasionally uses credible sources, it often relies on internal analysis and commentary with limited external sourcing. (M. Huitsing 11/03/2024)
Source: https://www.cicero.de/
Last Updated on November 3, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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