National daily newspaper for the discriminating reader
The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (F.A.Z.) appears nationally in Germany and is distributed to 148 different countries. Its basic outlook is conservative. It has a network of correspondents that is matched by few other international newspapers. Particular strengths: sobriety, outstanding business section


High journalistic standards, but not elitist
The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) is considered liberal and eager to express opinions. High-quality journalism in all sections. Its strengths include "Seite 3," the reports page, and "Streiflicht," a daily commentary on page one


Circulation of millions with bold headlines
The best selling German daily newspaper is published in Hamburg. Strengths: professional tabloid journalism, highly topical



Critical spotlight on politics and society
The Hamburg-based weekly news magazine is published on Mondays. Der Spiegel established itself in the postwar years as the German counterpart to US news magazines. Known for its investigative journalism and critical reporting



News magazine for the "info-elite"
The weekly news magazine is published from Munich on Mondays and is oriented more to the conservative part of the so-called "info-elite." Very broad range of topics, fact-oriented, precise but clear diagrams on almost all subjects


Thursday classic for all the family
The classic illustrated magazine from Hamburg targets a broad readership with a wide age range. Stern covers everything from politics to lifestyle trends. High entertainment value. High standard of journalism in reports, clearly evident aesthetic aspirations. Outstanding cover pages and photographic reports


Liberal conscience of the nation
Rich in tradition, the Hamburg-based weekly newspaper is published on Thursdays. The co-publisher is former Federal Chancellor Helmut Schmidt. Die Zeit has repeatedly initiated important public debates