🇩🇪 Süddeutsche Zeitung
Germany · DE · https://www.sueddeutsche.de
About Süddeutsche Zeitung
Süddeutsche Zeitung is published by Süddeutsche Verlag in Munich. It is majority owned (81.3%) by Südwestdeutsche Medien Holding GmbH (SWMH), whose main shareholders are Medien Union and the Württemberg publishers group. The remaining 18.8% is held by SV Friedmann Holding GmbH, representing the Friedmann publishing family, one of the original founding families.
Süddeutsche Zeitung is considered one of Germany's newspapers of record, known for its extensive articles and investigative journalism, including its role in the Panama Papers revelations. Media Bias/Fact Check rates its factual reporting as high, though it notes the use of loaded words that favor liberal causes. The outlet faced criticism from Reporters Without Borders in February 2024 regarding allegations that management spied on staff to identify a whistleblower in a plagiarism affair, raising concerns about source protection. Germany maintains a 'free' press environment with strong legal protections.
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