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 Politiken as left-center biased due to its consistent promotion of progressive values. We rate them as mostly factual in reporting rather than high due to a failed fact check despite their transparent ownership, rigorous editorial standards, and commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive coverage.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Denmark
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Politiken, founded in 1884, is a Danish daily broadsheet newspaper with a long history of covering political, cultural, and social issues both domestically and internationally. Historically, Politiken was connected to the Danish Social Liberal Party but declared its political independence in 1970.
Read our profile on Denmark’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
Politiken is owned by JP/Politikens Hus, which also owns Jyllands-Posten and Ekstra Bladet, among other media outlets. Politiken generates revenue through subscriptions, advertisements, and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
Politiken maintains a center-left, social-liberal editorial stance. The newspaper often covers political and social issues with a progressive viewpoint. The article Joe Biden hylder diplomatisk bedrift, der sikrer stor fangeudveksling med Rusland covers U.S. President Joe Biden’s praise for the diplomatic efforts resulting in a significant prisoner exchange with Russia. The formal and neutral language presents the event factually and avoids sensationalism. Hyperlinks to related articles provide additional context.
The publication’s content often includes critical analysis of conservative policies and support for progressive social issues. For example, the article Politisk flertal kræver nu større klimaindsats fra regeringen emphasizes demands from both progressive and conservative politicians for greater climate action, illustrating its balanced yet progressive editorial stance. The article “China’s Shadow Empire” investigates Chinese geopolitical strategies and their impact on global politics. This article is part of a joint investigation with Axios, showcasing Politiken’s commitment to in-depth and collaborative journalism.
When reporting on Denmark’s political leaders like left-leaning Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, they tend to report supportively, such as this Mette Frederiksen in Sensationally Outspoken Criticism of EU Leaders.
Typically, Politiken exhibits a center-left bias, reflecting progressive and social-liberal values in its reporting. The publication’s content often includes critical analysis of conservative policies and support for progressive social issues.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate Politiken as left-center biased due to its consistent promotion of progressive values. We rate them as mostly factual in reporting rather than high due to a failed fact check despite their transparent ownership, rigorous editorial standards, and commitment to providing accurate and comprehensive coverage. (M. Huitsing 08/02/2024)
Sources: https://politiken.dk/
Last Updated on August 2, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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