LEFT BIAS
These media sources are moderate to strongly biased toward liberal causes through story selection and/or political affiliation. They may utilize strong loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes), publish misleading reports, and omit information reporting that may damage liberal causes. Some sources in this category may be untrustworthy. See all Left Bias sources.
- Overall, we rate nd-aktuell.de as left-biased and Mostly Factual due to its one-sided reporting. The platform’s investigative journalism is generally well-researched and documented. However, selective story choices, language, and frequent use of interviews and direct quotes can influence the audience’s perception, reflecting a left-leaning bias.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Germany
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
ND (Neues Deutschland) is a German daily newspaper that began publication in 1946. Initially, it served as the official newspaper of the Socialist Unity Party (SED) in East Germany. Following German reunification, it rebranded and underwent several changes, including transitioning to a cooperative model in January 2022. The platform now operates under the name “nd” and focuses on providing news and analysis from a democratic socialist perspective.
Read our profile on Germany’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
ND is owned by nd. Genossenschaft eG, a cooperative that includes the newspaper’s staff and readers as members. This structure aims to ensure editorial independence and financial stability. The website generates revenue through subscriptions, donations, and advertising. The shop section on ND offers a variety of products, including books, apparel, and merchandise related to leftist and progressive themes.
Analysis / Bias
The website nd-aktuell.de leans towards the left, often using language and framing that support left-leaning views on social justice, environmental issues, and economic policies. For instance, the article “The Oppression is Diverse” exemplifies its bias by focusing on human rights issues in Nicaragua and criticizing the Nicaraguan government. It uses language and framing that align with leftist perspectives, particularly social justice and economic policies. The website’s tendency to support progressive views reflects the focus on human rights issues in Nicaragua, criticism of the Nicaraguan government, and discussion of the economic conditions. The loaded language and the framing of these issues align with the website’s editorial choices, further emphasizing its left bias. The article is based on an interview with a human rights lawyer, Wendy Flores.
Another article, “Our goal is to prevent the AfD party conference,” demonstrates the site’s tendency to critique right-wing figures and promote leftist policies. It is an interview with members of the Resistance Alliance that discusses plans to protest against the AfD party conference in Essen. It criticizes the AfD, a right-wing political party in Germany, and promotes civil disobedience to oppose its policies and actions. The interviewees, members of the Resistance Alliance, express their aim to prevent the AfD party conference and defend social justice achievements. It reflects the website’s pattern of using interviews as primary sources, which provide firsthand insights but also carry the personal biases of the interviewees.
Despite its left alignment, nd-aktuell.de critiques the Left Party, demonstrating a critical stance within its ideological framework. For example, the article “Left Network for Positive Thinking” critiques the Left Party’s (Die Linke) direction, stressing the need for unity and positive messaging, showing that nd-aktuell.de can be critical of its ideological allies. The site’s investigative journalism ensures well-researched stories, but potential bias in source selection and story framing can influence the perception of neutrality.
Regarding sourcing, nd-aktuell.de often uses interviews and direct quotes as primary sources of information, which is evident in the articles discussed. This approach provides firsthand insights but also reflects the personal biases of the interviewees.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate nd-aktuell.de as left-biased and Mostly Factual due to its one-sided reporting. The platform’s investigative journalism is generally well-researched and documented. However, selective story choices, language, and frequent use of interviews and direct quotes can influence the audience’s perception, reflecting a left-leaning bias. (M. Huitsing 05/21/2024)
Source: https://www.nd-aktuell.de/
Last Updated on May 21, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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