LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate De Morgen as Left-Center biased due to its emphasis on progressive issues. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual rather than High, as the outlet generally references credible sources but does not consistently provide hyperlinks to primary documents, limiting transparency in verification.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.5)
Country: Belgium
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
De Morgen (The Morning) is a Flemish-language daily newspaper published in Belgium. It was founded in 1978 through the merger of two socialist-leaning newspapers, Volksgazet and Vooruit. Today, it is published by DPG Media, a large Belgian-Dutch media company that owns numerous newspapers, television stations, and digital platforms across the region. De Morgen positions itself as a modern, progressive outlet with a focus on national politics, social issues, and international reporting.
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Funded by / Ownership
De Morgen is owned by DPG Media, which is a privately held company controlled by the Van Thillo family, which also owns other major Flemish outlets, including Het Laatste Nieuws and De Volkskrant. Revenue comes primarily from subscriptions, advertising, and digital paywall services.
Analysis / Bias
De Morgen is considered left-of-center, often highlighting issues such as gender equality and climate change, as seen in the article “When winters turn freezing and summers scorching: ‘We’re playing poker with the planet'”; At times, however, headlines adopt a tabloid-like tone to attract readers, such as “Nowadays in Iran, men start clapping and shouting, ‘You look beautiful without a headscarf.'”, which can detract from the paper’s otherwise professional tone.
While De Morgen references credible institutions such as the IPCC or the Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI), it does not consistently hyperlink to primary documents, which limits transparency in sourcing.
Political reporting often scrutinizes European far-right parties, for instance. The article “Thierry Baudet steps down as leader of Forum for Democracy” highlights FvD’s rise and decline, emphasizing internal conflict (“Baudet and Otten clashed”) and fragmentation (“several splits”). This narrative reinforces a theme of instability.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate De Morgen as Left-Center biased due to its emphasis on progressive issues. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual rather than High, as the outlet generally references credible sources but does not consistently provide hyperlinks to primary documents, limiting transparency in verification. (M Huitsing 08/30/2025)
Source: https://www.demorgen.be/
Last Updated on August 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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