🇨🇭 Neue Zürcher Zeitung

About Neue Zürcher Zeitung

Neue Zürcher Zeitung is published by NZZ Mediengruppe, which is owned by AG für die Neue Zürcher Zeitung, a stock corporation. This corporation has approximately 2,700 individual shareholders, with strict statutes limiting any single shareholder to no more than 1% of voting rights to ensure editorial independence. The outlet generates revenue through subscriptions, advertising, and digital services.

Founded in 1780, Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ) is considered a Swiss newspaper of record, known for its objective, in-depth reporting and extensive analysis. It maintains a classical liberal and free-market liberal editorial stance, historically aligned with Switzerland's Free Democratic Party. Media Bias/Fact Check rates NZZ as Right-Center biased with Mostly Factual reporting and high credibility, noting an emphasis on conservative viewpoints in its economic and geopolitical coverage. Critics have observed a shift to the right in its editorial line since 2015. The headline sample reflects a focus on economic, social, and international political issues, often including detailed commentary, consistent with its reputation for comprehensive coverage. While generally highly credible, some articles may occasionally lack citations, impacting transparency. Switzerland has a free press environment, ranking 9th in the 2024 Reporters Without Borders index.