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RIGHT BIAS

History 

Tichys Einblick is a German online magazine founded in 2014 by journalist Roland Tichy. According to its About page, it is based on the values of Western democracies and the Christian image of humanity. The publication aims to provide a platform for independent and critical thought, often challenging mainstream media narratives. Tichys Einblick covers politics, economy, culture, and society, with a focus on controversial and conservative topics.

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Funded by / Ownership

Tichys Einblick is owned by Roland Tichy and is supported through advertising, subscriptions, and donations. 

Analysis / Bias

Tichys Einblick shows a Right Bias, evident in its criticism of progressive policies, the European Union, and mainstream media. Articles often focus on immigration, cultural identity, and skepticism of climate policies. For example, the article “Habecks Energiewende: Das Risiko für unsere Stromversorgung” (Habeck’s energy transition narrative: Renewables as the energy of freedom) critiques Robert Habeck’s speech on energy independence, focusing on his framing of the transition as a fight for freedom. The article challenges Habeck’s narrative, portraying his statements as politically motivated and selectively omitting Germany’s past reliance on nuclear and coal energy. This oversimplification of the issue and a lack of exploration of renewable energy’s benefits weaken the article’s objectivity, leaning more toward ideological critique than balanced analysis.  

Similarly, pieces like “Migration nach dem Gipfel: Die Bürger fordern Sicherheit und Sparsamkeit” (Migration after the summit: Citizens demand security and austerity) focus on citizens’ concerns about crime and welfare costs from immigration, calling for stricter controls. It critiques the government’s post-summit immigration handling but lacks reliable sources to support its claims, relying on generalized public opinion without citing studies or data. By omitting counterarguments and broader context, it presents a one-sided, right-wing populist view, weakening its credibility.

The article references a study from the Policy Matters Institute, conducted for Die Zeit, claiming that 82% of Germans want immigration restricted and citing various public concerns, including fears about crime and rising social spending. However, it fails to provide hyperlinks or direct access to the study itself, relying solely on generalized summaries of the survey’s findings. The claims in the article lack credibility due to insufficient sourcing and a lack of transparency about the study’s methodology and data. Without direct sources or citations, the reliability of these claims is further compromised, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the reported figures.

Failed Fact Checks

• “the corona crisis is proving to be a false alarm” – False
• “a petition wanted to smuggle pedophilia into the constitution as a sexual identity together with the anchoring of ‘children’s rights’ in the constitution.” – False

Overall, we rate Tichys Einblick as Right-Biased due to its consistent focus on conservative perspectives and frequent criticism of progressive policies. We also rate its reporting as Mixed for factuality due to poor sourcing practices, selective framing, and being flagged for misleading content. (M. Huitsing 12/19/2024)

Source: https://www.tichyseinblick.de/

Last Updated on December 19, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check

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