RIGHT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources are slight to moderately conservative in 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 conservative causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Right-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Politika.rs as Right-Center Biased due to its favorable framing of the Serbian government and emphasis on national-interest perspectives. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual for factual accuracy due to generally conventional journalism practices; however, readers should be aware that Politika is majority state-owned, and ownership transparency is limited, which may influence editorial independence.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: RIGHT-CENTER (2.7)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.6)
Country: Serbia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY
History
Politika.rs is Serbia’s oldest daily newspaper, founded in 1904 in Belgrade. It presents itself as a moderate, professional news outlet with a tradition of independence, having resisted political influence during multiple historical periods. Politika covers national news, international affairs, culture, society, and opinion commentary, and is considered an important national institution in Serbia.
Read our profile on Serbian media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Politika is published by Politika a.d., a state owned company. Ownership includes a mix of private and government-associated holdings through Politika Newspapers and Magazines. Exact shareholder details are not fully transparent but the Republic of Serbia maintains a significant role. Politika generates revenue through print subscriptions, advertising, and digital operations.
Analysis / Bias
Politika generally maintains a professional and conventional news tone. Articles such as “Europeans are not giving up on wars” offer foreign policy commentary using restrained, factual language without overt ideological framing. Reporting on domestic politics, such as “Vučić: Good news – Serbia receives new postponement of sanctions for NIS,” primarily relies on direct quotes from President Aleksandar Vučić, presenting his statements without substantial counterpoints. This type of framing reflects the government’s position but does not fully explore alternative viewpoints or broader implications of the sanctions issue. While Politika uses official sources and maintains factual accuracy, its domestic political coverage often favors government narratives, contributing to a slight center-right bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Politika.rs as Right-Center Biased due to its favorable framing of the Serbian government and emphasis on national-interest perspectives. We rate its reporting as Mostly Factual for factual accuracy due to generally conventional journalism practices; however, readers should be aware that Politika is majority state-owned, and ownership transparency is limited, which may influence editorial independence. (M. Huitsing 04/25/2025)
Source: https://www.politika.rs/
Last Updated on April 26, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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