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, we rate Euronews Left-Center biased based on well-sourced neutral news reporting and a moderate left lean in editorial content, representing a small portion of the website. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: France
Press Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: TV Station
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Euronews is a European multilingual news media service headquartered in Lyon, France. Created in 1993, it aims to cover world news from a pan-European perspective. According to their about page, they disclaim that they report from a pro-EU perspective “As a media with a strong European and multicultural DNA, Euronews is a widely recognized and trusted brand.”
Read our profile on France’s Media and Government.
Funded by / Ownership
Euronews is jointly owned by several European and North African state broadcasting organizations and, since 2015, majority-owned (88%) by Media Globe Networks led by Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris, chairman of the supervisory board. NBC Universal also holds a 25% stake. Revenue is derived from advertising and subscription fees. Euronews also receives 24.5 million dollars in subsidies from the European Union.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Euronews publishes European and International news, often paring text and video from the TV station. News stories use minimal loaded biased language such as this: Drone attacks cause fires and explosions at Saudi oil refineries. This story is appropriately sourced through video, tweets, and Reuters. The website also publishes news from AFP, AP, and NBC News.
In general, news reporting is neutral and factual, while editorial content has a leftward tilt. For example, in this article, they support workers’ rights, Policymakers should better protect outdoor workers from the sun, and in this article, they accept the consensus on climate change and advocate for the worker; climate-friendly policies can succeed in Europe – but not at the expense of workers. When it comes to Brexit, Euronews typically reports negatively. Further, op-eds typically report negatively on USA former President Donald Trump, such as this: Twitter diplomacy: The “Money Heist” of Trump’s Foreign Policy.
Euronews has been accused of Anti-Russia bias by the Questionable RT News. They have also been accused of significant pro-EU bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Euronews Left-Center biased based on well-sourced neutral news reporting and a moderate left lean in editorial content, representing a small portion of the website. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 7/31/2016) Updated (10/03/2022)
Source: https://www.euronews.com
Last Updated on May 24, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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