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 news.de as left-center biased due to its topic selection and consistent presentation of left-leaning political figures and critiques with minimal counterbalance. We also rate its reporting as Mostly Factual due to its reliable sourcing from mainstream outlets and newswires, while noting the occasional use of sensational or clickbait-style headlines in lifestyle content.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-3.5)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (2.6)
Country: Germany
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2008, news.de is a news portal based in Germany. The platform offers national and international news with a focus on entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. MM New Media GmbH operates it in Leipzig as part of the Müller Medien group. The editorial team comprises experienced journalists who aim to provide readers with relevant and engaging information across various topics.
Read our profile on Germany’s media and government
Funded by / Ownership
News.de is owned by MM New Media GmbH, a subsidiary of the Müller Medien group. The company operates under the legal form of a GmbH (limited liability company) and is managed by Corina Lingscheidt and Michael Amtmann. The platform generates revenue primarily through digital advertising and offers corporate publishing services, producing PR and marketing content such as newsletters, advertorials, microsites, and customer magazines for clients.
Analysis / Bias
News.de presents a mix of straight news and lifestyle coverage, with political reporting often relying on wire services such as Deutsche Presse-Agentur (dpa). While many political articles are neutrally written, the outlet tends to emphasize topics and individuals associated with left-leaning politics. For example, it’s dedicated Sahra Wagenknecht section includes a biography and regular coverage of her party and statements. The language used in her profile and related articles is generally neutral, summarizing her political positions and career without overt praise but often highlighting her critiques of mainstream parties without significant counterbalance.
In other political coverage, such as the article “Wagenknecht: Debatte über Umgang mit AfD’ grotesk’,” news.de reports her criticisms of how establishment parties handle the far-right AfD. The article summarizes her perspective without offering a substantial rebuttal or broader political context, contributing to a pattern in which left-populist critiques are presented with limited scrutiny.
Conversely, when covering conservative political figures internationally, the tone is more critical. In an article on U.S. politics titled “Donald Trump verliert weiter an Zustimmung in USA laut AtlasIntel: Dramatischer Absturz für den US-Präsidenten in neuer Umfrage” the headline uses emotionally loaded language (“dramatischer Absturz”) to describe Donald Trump’s declining polling numbers. Although the article cites Newsweek and AtlasIntel polling data, the framing appears unfavorable, with no attempt to present counterarguments or context from Trump’s perspective.
While the outlet occasionally relies on circular sourcing within its content, it also references reputable external sources. Overall, the language remains measured, though topic selection and framing trends show a slight preference for left-leaning and anti-populist-right narratives.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate news.de as left-center biased due to its topic selection and consistent presentation of left-leaning political figures and critiques with minimal counterbalance. We also rate its reporting as Mostly Factual due to its reliable sourcing from mainstream outlets and newswires, while noting the occasional use of sensational or clickbait-style headlines in lifestyle content. (D. Van Zandt 04/17/2025)
Source: https://www.news.de/
Last Updated on April 18, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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