LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate Trouw as Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Netherlands
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: EXCELLENT
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Trouw, meaning “fidelity” or “loyalty” in Dutch, was founded in 1943 as an orthodox Protestant underground newspaper during World War II. It was established by members of the Dutch Protestant resistance against Nazi occupation. Post-war, the paper broadened its approach, aiming to provide moral and spiritual orientation for a wider audience. As of 2009, it is owned by DPG Media.
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Funded by / Ownership
Trouw is owned by DPG Media, a significant media company in the Netherlands. The specifics regarding its funding and revenue sources are not detailed in the available information. Funding comes from a combination of advertising, subscriptions, and possibly other media ventures under DPG Media.
Analysis / Bias
Trouw has evolved from its origins as an orthodox Protestant underground resistance newspaper to adopt a more progressive Christian orientation. This is evident in its editorial stance and the themes it explores. The newspaper includes a daily supplement addressing religion, philosophy, ethical, and social issues, reflecting a progressive Christian perspective.
Straight news reporting is factual and presented with minimal bias, such as this Hamas and Israel continue with prisoner exchange after mediation. The articles analyzed are properly sourced.
Editorially, Trouw holds a left-leaning bias with articles concerning climate change: $424 billion please. That’s how high Shell’s climate bill is. The paper also covers social issues from a left-leaning perspective like this In the MeToo era, sexual violence threatens to become the responsibility of individuals again. In general, Trouw is fact-based and holds a slight left-leaning editorial bias.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Trouw as Left-Center biased based on editorial positions that slightly favor the left. We also rate them as High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 11/26/2023)
Source: https://www.trouw.nl/
Last Updated on November 26, 2023 by Media Bias Fact Check
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