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 t-online.de as left-center biased based on editorial perspectives that moderately align with a progressive perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check 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
t-online.de was launched in 1995 by Deutsche Telekom as an online service provider. In 2015, it was acquired by Ströer SE & Co. KGaA and evolved into a comprehensive news portal.
Read our profile on German media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
It is owned by Ströer SE & Co. KGaA, a company specializing in out-of-home advertising and digital media. The platform is monetized through advertising and sponsored content.
Analysis / Bias
t-online.de offers a wide range of content, including news, entertainment, and lifestyle. While primarily balanced, it shows a slight lean towards progressive views in its editorial section with stories like this That’s not enough. The article advocates for comprehensive and sustainable climate action beyond the simplistic approach of planting trees. It emphasizes systemic changes in land use, agriculture, and forestry while acknowledging the complexity and challenges of meeting climate protection goals, aligning with progressive ideals of addressing the climate crisis through nuanced, science-backed strategies.
Straight news reporting is typically sensationalized with headlines like these: Union boss rants against DFB and VfL Bochum, and Lily Phillips defends sex marathon and struggles with consequences. Stories are usually well-sourced.
Politically, they write negatively about the far-right AfD party with articles such as this: At AfD party conference: Police beat politician unconscious. In general, t-online.de is factual and holds left-leaning editorial perspectives.
Failed Fact Check
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we t-online.de as left-center biased based on editorial perspectives that moderately align with a progressive perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 01/11/2025)
Source: https://www.t-online.de/
Last Updated on January 11, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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