LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate Ruhr24 as Left-Center Biased due to its focus on community issues and progressive coverage of social topics, such as LGBTQ+ rights. Its reporting is rated as High for factuality, supported by credible sources like DPA and official studies, and a clean fact-checking record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.2)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Germany
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Ruhr24 is a local news portal that serves the eastern Ruhr area of Germany. It provides news and information about Dortmund, the Ruhr region, and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW). Ruhr24 covers a wide range of topics, including local news, politics, the economy, and sports.
Read our profile on Germany’s media and government
Funded by / Ownership
Ruhr24 is owned by Lensing Media. Ruhr24 generates revenue through advertising, subscription services, offering media and marketing services, and developing digital products and services.
Analysis / Bias
Ruhr24 coverage reflects an emphasis on topics relevant to the local community, including economic development and cultural events. Its political reporting occasionally adopts sensational framing, as seen in the article “Only AfD can save Germany: Musk causes a stir.” The headline frames Elon Musk’s endorsement of the AfD as highly controversial, setting a provocative tone. The article sources content from the German Press Agency (DPA), credited alongside the author, Malte Hupach. While DPA ensures a factual baseline, the editing introduces emotive language, such as “causes a stir.”Additionally, the article heavily relies on social media and reactions without offering broader political context or counterpoints.
Ruhr24 also covers local topics focusing on community issues, as seen in the article “NRW-Städte: Einkaufsverhalten und Handelsangebot unter der Lupe.” This piece explores shopping behavior and commercial challenges in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), using data from the NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs study “NRW kauft ein.” By citing this official source, the article provides factual insights into consumer habits and retail struggles, ensuring credibility. The tone remains neutral, aiming to inform readers about local economic trends and potential policy implications.
Additionally, Ruhr24’s social coverage demonstrates an LGBTQ+-friendly perspective, as seen in the article “ZDF-Serien-Fans kämpfen um LGBTQ+-Serie’ Hotel Mondial'”. The piece emphasizes the controversy surrounding the cancellation of a LGBTQ focused series and gives voice to the LGBTQ+ community’s frustration, referencing petitions and criticism of ZDF’s decisions. While the reporting is neutral, the focus on such topics indicates a slight left-leaning stance on social issues.
In political reporting, articles like “Mindestlohn-Erhöhung auf 15 Euro: SPD will Arbeitnehmer locken” maintain factual neutrality but provide detailed accounts of the SPD’s platform for the upcoming elections. The focus on policies appealing to workers is presented without overt bias but reflects the publication’s interest in social and economic issues relevant to its readership. These examples demonstrate Ruhr24’s community-oriented reporting, with occasional indications of a socially progressive leaning.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Ruhr24 as Left-Center Biased due to its focus on community issues and progressive coverage of social topics, such as LGBTQ+ rights. Its reporting is rated as High for factuality, supported by credible sources like DPA and official studies, and a clean fact-checking record. (M. Huitsing 12/27/2024)
Source: https://www.ruhr24.de/
Last Updated on December 27, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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