Süddeutsche Zeitung · July 2026

• Frequent negative framing of AfD-related topics
• Use of distancing and critical language toward AfD figures
• Focus on internal conflicts and scandals within AfD
• Neutral reporting on other entities (BMW, VW, Bahn)

The entity is 'DE' (Germany) as a country, but the headlines overwhelmingly focus on the AfD party and its politicians, not on the country as a whole. The outlet's stance toward the AfD is clearly negative, but this may not reflect a stance toward Germany itself. The coverage of other topics (BMW, VW, Bahn) is neutral or critical of specific companies, not the country. Thus, the negative stance is primarily directed at the AfD, not the German state or society.

• Frames US actions through Trump's personal motives and conflicts of interest
• Uses evaluative language like 'Verachtung', 'bedrängen und bedrohen', 'Orange Karte'
• Highlights US aggression and domestic controversies (ICE shooting, Epstein files)
• Distances from US policy by emphasizing Trump's unilateralism and NATO tensions

The entity is the US as a country, but coverage focuses overwhelmingly on Trump's administration and personal conduct. Some headlines are neutral factual reports (Fed, Apple lawsuits), but the overall selection and opinion pieces tilt critical. The outlet does not celebrate US actions; it often portrays the US as a disruptive force, especially under Trump. However, not all headlines are hostile—some are neutral or even sympathetic to US allies' concerns.

• Frequent focus on internal party discontent and pressure on Merz
• Use of terms like 'Unmut', 'Bredouille', 'Hängepartie' to frame his leadership as troubled
• Quotes Merz directly but often in contexts of defense or self-justification
• Headlines highlight setbacks, resignations, and criticism rather than achievements

Some headlines report Merz's statements neutrally or even amplify his policy announcements (e.g., Tomahawk purchase), but the overall selection emphasizes internal strife and leadership challenges, suggesting a skeptical rather than celebratory stance. The outlet does not use overtly hostile language, so -1 rather than -2.

• Uses evaluative verbs and nouns like 'schwächt', 'bedrängen', 'bedrohen', 'Verachtung' to frame Trump's actions negatively
• Highlights conflicts of interest and corruption allegations ('Krypto-Gewinne', 'Korruption zugunsten')
• Employs ironic or mocking framing ('Orange Karte', 'Tanken mit Trump', 'Freedom Fuel')
• Reports on Trump's initiatives with skepticism, e.g., 'Friedensplan funktioniert nicht'

Some headlines are neutral factual reports (e.g., 1, 4, 12, 16), and one (8, 10) shows a positive moment for Trump in the Selenskyj meeting, but the overall editorial voice is critical, especially in opinion pieces and commentary.