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 Voxeurop as Left-Center biased based on its editorial and advocacy positions, which moderately favor a progressive perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing, a clean fact-check record, and complete transparency.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-4.8)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.5)
Country: France
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Voxeurop is a multilingual European news platform founded in 2014 and based in France. It continues the legacy of the now-defunct Presseurop project (2009–2013), which was launched by the European Commission. According to its About page, Voxeurop focuses on European current affairs, politics, climate, and democratic values. It offers content in ten languages and aims to promote a European public space for debate, emphasizing journalistic collaboration across the continent.
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Funded by / Ownership
Voxeurop is an independent, cooperative media outlet owned in part by its readers, journalists, and staff. It is funded through a combination of grants, partnerships, and reader subscriptions. Its subscription page outlines various membership options. Voxeurop explicitly avoids advertising-based revenue to preserve editorial independence and sustainability.
Analysis / Bias
Voxeurop maintains a pro-democracy, pro-EU editorial stance with a left-leaning worldview. It often highlights social justice, press freedom, and climate resilience while opposing authoritarian tendencies. For example, “Viktor Orbán’s Hungary: No Country for Free Press” critiques Hungary’s democratic backsliding and media repression, clearly framing Orbán’s government as authoritarian.
In “Adaptation: The other face of climate resistance”, climate change is addressed through a progressive lens, advocating local and EU-level action. The article “Europe must support independent journalism in Ukraine, Belarus, and Russia” reinforces democratic solidarity and free expression across contested borders.
Lastly, “Abortion in Italy: Between fascism and neoliberalism” ties Italy’s abortion debate to broader ideological critiques of far-right nationalism and market-based governance. These examples reveal a consistent editorial framing that favors progressive policies, human rights, and media pluralism. Despite its bias, the reporting remains rooted in quality sourcing and often features translated work from respected European outlets.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate Voxeurop as Left-Center biased based on its editorial and advocacy positions, which moderately favor a progressive perspective. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing, a clean fact-check record, and complete transparency. (D. Van Zandt 06/10/2025)
Source: https://voxeurop.eu/
Last Updated on June 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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