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 appealing 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, DR is rated Left-Center Biased due to its tendency to emphasize socially progressive issues, EU integration, and government accountability. Reporting is generally balanced and fact-based, with transparent funding and governance. Factual reporting is rated High.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.0)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (0.5)
Country: Denmark
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Website/Radio Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) is Denmark’s national public-service broadcaster, founded in 1925. Funded primarily by taxation, it operates television, radio, and online platforms. DR’s mandate is to provide independent, broad coverage to the Danish public.
Read our profile on Denmark’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
DR is owned by the Danish state and funded through taxation. Its governance is overseen by an 11-member Board of Directors, which sets strategy and appoints an executive board.
Analysis / Bias
DR’s reporting style generally reflects a Left-Center Bias, consistent with European public service broadcasting traditions. A neutral breaking news piece such as “No train service between Langå and Aalborg for the rest of the day” demonstrates straightforward service journalism, with no ideological framing.
Political reporting, such as “Messerschmidt does not want to reopen old conflict with LA: Ready to compromise on top tax”, shows slight left-of-center framing by emphasizing the tension between tax cuts for the wealthy versus social priorities, though it still quotes all sides. Similarly, explanatory coverage such as “Here are ten things you need to know about the EU elections” frames EU participation positively, stressing integration, climate policy, and youth protections.
Research such as Kunsten at holde balancen (The Art of Keeping Balance) has found that DR generally strives for neutrality, but that coverage can lean slightly progressive in topic emphasis and framing.
Failed Fact Checks
- No major failed fact checks have been documented against DR.
Overall, DR is rated Left-Center Biased due to its tendency to emphasize socially progressive issues, EU integration, and government accountability. Reporting is generally balanced and fact-based, with transparent funding and governance. Factual reporting is rated High. (D. Van Zandt 10/02/2025)
Source: https://www.dr.dk/
Last Updated on October 2, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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