Die Zeit · May 2026

• reports on AfD as a political actor without overt editorializing
• uses neutral framing for most entities, including AfD
• occasional critical framing via quoted sources or contextual warnings

The entity is DE (Germany), not a single person or party. Coverage is broad and mostly factual; critical headlines about AfD reflect the outlet's editorial stance toward that party, not toward Germany as a whole. Stance toward Germany is neutral.

• Trump as central actor in foreign policy
• critical framing of Trump's motives ('rächt sich', 'bedürftiger Trump')
• neutral reporting of US actions and statements
• occasional evaluative language about Trump's character

The entity is 'US' but coverage overwhelmingly focuses on Trump as the US representative. Stance toward the US as a country is neutral, but toward Trump personally it is often skeptical or critical. Headlines 4 and 16 use negative framing ('rächt sich', 'bedürftiger Trump'), while others are factual. No consistent hostility or celebration toward the US itself.

• frames Trump as a source of conflict or provocation
• uses distancing or critical verbs like 'provocieren', 'bestraft', 'gefährlich'
• highlights opposition or legal setbacks against Trump
• occasionally reports Trump's actions neutrally but with skeptical framing

Several headlines report Trump's actions factually (e.g., ceasefire announcement, G7 participation), but the overall selection emphasises conflict, legal defeats, and negative consequences. The outlet does not use overtly hostile language like 'regime' or 'dictator', but consistently frames Trump as a problematic actor. No headlines celebrate or amplify Trump's perspective authoritatively.

• foregrounds protests and booing at Merz's public appearances
• uses distancing verbs like 'erntet Pfiffe' and 'Buhrufe'
• highlights declining approval ratings and internal party friction
• reports criticism from opponents and allies alike

Some headlines report neutral actions (phone calls, policy proposals) or show support from allies (Spahn, Wüst), but the overall selection emphasises negative reception and declining popularity, suggesting a skeptical editorial stance toward Merz.

• repeatedly frames Starmer as embattled and under pressure
• highlights internal party rebellion and calls for resignation
• uses distancing verbs like 'will' and 'lehnt ab' in neutral but crisis-laden context
• selects headlines that foreground challenges to his leadership

The outlet does not use overtly hostile language, but the overwhelming selection of headlines about rebellion, resignation pressure, and crisis creates a skeptical stance. Starmer is not quoted authoritatively; instead, his critics are given voice. The tone is critical but not delegitimising.

• foregrounds internal rebellion and calls for resignation
• uses crisis vocabulary ('Regierungskrise', 'riskant', 'Rebellen')
• frames Starmer as embattled and defensive
• highlights opposition within his own party

The entity is GB (country), but coverage focuses almost entirely on Keir Starmer's political crisis. The outlet's stance toward GB is indirectly negative due to the emphasis on instability and leadership challenges, though the reporting is factual and not hostile toward the country itself.