LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/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 progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Frankfurter Rundschau as Left-Center biased due to its focus on social justice and welfare state policies. It holds a High factual rating for consistently using reliable sources, though hyperlinking references would improve transparency.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Germany
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Established in 1945 in Frankfurt, Germany, Frankfurter Rundschau has a longstanding reputation as a left-liberal publication, emphasizing social justice, civil rights, labor rights, and progressive policy issues. Known for its investigative journalism, it has covered significant social and political issues throughout Germany’s post-war history.
Read our profile on Germany’s media and government
Funded by / Ownership
Ippen Media and MDV Media Group own the newspaper. It generates revenue through subscriptions and advertisements.
Analysis / Bias
Frankfurter Rundschau traditionally aligns with left-liberal values, often addressing social justice, equality, and progressive policies. For instance, the article “Mehr als 53,000 unerlaubte Einreisen registriert” covers rising unauthorized entries in Germany, providing a factual and neutral look at border control statistics. It references Bild without hyperlinking, which could enhance sourcing transparency. The article’s neutral tone, focusing on government responses, illustrates a factual approach without overt bias, even on a sensitive topic like immigration.
In contrast,“Before the US Election: Trump Talks about the biggest mistake of his presidency in the Rogan Podcast” covers Trump’s remarks on the Joe Rogan podcast, emphasizing his admitted missteps during his presidency. While factually accurate, the selection highlights critical aspects of Trump’s record, subtly framing his presidency within a context of errors, which aligns with a negative perspective often found in left-leaning coverage.
The article “Nobody Says: The Wind Farm is Stupid'” presents community attitudes favoring renewable energy and quotes various local voices. The paper illustrates local support for the Druiberg wind farm through direct quotes from residents like Marika Lewandowski and local figures such as Mayor Dirk Heinemann and association head Heino Kirste. The coverage reflects community benefits from renewable energy, highlighting financial and social advantages. Balanced sourcing—quoting residents and leaders alike—reinforces the project’s positive impact without editorial commentary, aligning with progressive support for renewable energy.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Frankfurter Rundschau as Left-Center biased due to its focus on social justice and welfare state policies. It holds a High factual rating for consistent use of reliable sources, though hyperlinking references would improve transparency. (M. Huitsing 10/28/2024)
Source: https://www.fr.de/
Last Updated on October 28, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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