LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate Open as least biased based on presenting fact-based information with minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and for serving as a certified fact-checker.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Italy
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Open, founded in December 2018 by Italian journalist Enrico Mentana, is an Italian online news platform. It aims to provide space for young journalists and deliver independent journalism. Open covers various topics, including politics, economy, technology, and culture, catering primarily to a younger audience. It engages millennial readers and encourages them to stay informed about current events. Open is a non-profit organization headquartered in Milano, Italy.
Read our profile on Italian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Open is operated by G.O.L. Impresa Sociale Srl, founded by Enrico Mentana. It is a non-profit platform that relies on advertising revenue and reader donations, with no public or private subsidies. Initial funding came from the Cariplo Foundation until 2020, and since 2021, it has received contributions from Facebook’s Third-Party Fact-Checking Program.
Analysis / Bias
Open aims to maintain a neutral and balanced stance in its reporting, covering various topics and presenting multiple viewpoints. The platform is known for its fact-checking initiative, which addresses misinformation and provides accurate information to the public. Their detailed fact-checking reports on viral social media claims demonstrate a thorough approach to ensuring accuracy.
An example of their work is the article “Giorgia Meloni’s Irony: Social Column Telemeloni Video,” which reports on Meloni’s social media broadcast. PM Giorgia Meloni (far right) uses the broadcast to respond to various political issues and criticisms, including alleged government pressure on Rai and criticisms from Elly Schlein. This coverage exemplifies Open’s commitment to providing context and countering potential misinformation by directly presenting Meloni’s viewpoints.
Another example is the article “Inflazione al 5,7%, Urso esulta: ‘Pieno successo del “carrello tricolore,”‘” which analyzes the latest inflation data from Istat and presents various perspectives. It uses emotionally loaded language, such as “esulta” (rejoices) and “pagliacciata” (farce), indicating a critical tone toward the government’s narrative. Adolfo Urso, Italy’s Minister of Enterprises, celebrated the perceived success of the “carrello tricolore” initiative, which aimed to control the prices of certain essential goods to combat inflation. Urso’s positive reaction illustrates his belief that the initiative effectively helped to reduce inflation rates, as reported by Istat.
In the article, Urso’s statement is contrasted with critical perspectives, particularly from consumer associations and opposition politicians, who argue that the initiative did not significantly impact food prices. The word “esulta” suggests Urso’s celebratory tone regarding the inflation data. The article cites multiple sources, including Istat and Eurostat data, government statements, and critical responses from consumer associations and opposition politicians, providing a balanced view of the issue.
Open generally demonstrates a commitment to comprehensive and factual reporting while occasionally exhibiting bias in its political coverage, particularly when addressing potential misinformation or controversial statements from right-wing figures like Giorgia Meloni. Their critical tone towards the current right-wing ruling party reflects their role in scrutinizing those in power. If the political landscape were different, their focus would shift accordingly. They are also a certified fact-checker.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years. They are a verified signatory of the International Fact-Checking Network (IFCN)
Overall, we rate Open as least biased based on presenting fact-based information with minimal editorializing. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and for serving as a certified fact-checker. (M. Huitsing 05/25/2024)
Source: https://www.open.online/
Last Updated on May 27, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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