Deutsche Welle

Bonn, Germany

Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcaster, providing comprehensive news coverage, analysis, and cultural programming across multiple languages for a global audience.

CCI Score

43.25

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Deutsche Welle’s Controversial Role in Promoting Pro-Authoritarian Diplomatic Narratives

In the wake of Germany reopening its embassy in Damascus, Deutsche Welle has been noted for echoing state-sanctioned narratives that normalize diplomatic engagement with regimes backed by extremist actors. This event has raised concerns regarding the broadcaster's role in disseminating propaganda that supports authoritarian policies and interests.

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Deutsche Welle is currently rated as a Dissenter.

+25 to +44 CCI Score

These companies are vocal in their opposition to authoritarian regimes. They publicly criticize oppressive policies and engage in advocacy efforts to promote accountability and transparency, even if their actions aren’t as extensive as those of Moral Leaders.

Latest Events

MAR

23

2025

Deutsche Welle’s Controversial Role in Promoting Pro-Authoritarian Diplomatic Narratives
-45.00

In the wake of Germany reopening its embassy in Damascus, Deutsche Welle has been noted for echoing state-sanctioned narratives that normalize diplomatic engagement with regimes backed by extremist actors. This event has raised concerns regarding the broadcaster's role in disseminating propaganda that supports authoritarian policies and interests.
MAR

15

2024

DW Coverage of EU Human Rights Supply Chain Law
66.82

Deutsche Welle published a report on the recent backing of a new EU human rights supply chain law, highlighting efforts to combat forced labor and environmental damage. The coverage underscores DW's role in promoting transparency and accountability, positioning the broadcaster as a force against authoritarian practices.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

March 15

DW's balanced reporting and commitment to informing the public on critical policy changes demonstrates robust public and political behavior. Its coverage of initiatives aimed at enforcing human rights indicates an independent media stance that opposes authoritarian influence.

EU countries back new human rights supply chain law
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 15

DW's role as a major international broadcaster that disseminates critical news and information positions it positively in media influence. Its objective reporting aids public awareness and accountability against authoritarian narratives, reinforcing democratic values.

EU countries back new human rights supply chain law
JUN

19

2023

DW counters disinformation and authoritarian propaganda
66.59

Deutsche Welle's DW Akademie initiative emphasizes the importance of independent journalism in countering disinformation, propaganda, and censorship, which strengthens democratic norms and resists authoritarian influences.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 24

Deutsche Welle, through its DW Akademie, stands as a bulwark against authoritarian practices by promoting fact‐based journalism and supporting free media. This proactive stance to counter disinformation and propaganda is pivotal in strengthening democratic values and resisting extremist authoritarian narratives.

'We can counter disinformation, propaganda and censorship'
JUN

19

2023

'We can counter disinformation, propaganda and censorship' Editorial
64.70

An editorial by Peter Limbourg, Director General of Deutsche Welle, emphasizing the role of independent journalism in countering disinformation, propaganda, and censorship in the face of rising authoritarianism worldwide.
+80

Public and Political Behavior

March 24

Deutsche Welle’s editorial strongly reinforces a commitment to safeguarding freedom of the press and countering authoritarian tactics such as censorship and propaganda. By advocating for a unified front against disinformation, the organization's leadership demonstrates positive public and political behavior that supports democratic norms.

'We can counter disinformation, propaganda and censorship'
+75

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 24

The editorial underscores the crucial role of independent media in challenging propaganda and disinformation. By promoting fact-based journalism and resisting censorship, Deutsche Welle actively leverages its media influence to counter authoritarian narratives, thereby positively impacting its media influence and propaganda category.

'We can counter disinformation, propaganda and censorship'
DEC

08

2022

DW's Coverage of German Supply Chain Law and Human Rights
63.16

Deutsche Welle's detailed reporting on the new German supply chain law demonstrates its commitment to ethical journalism and public accountability by emphasizing human rights in global supply chains.
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

March 24

Deutsche Welle, as a major international broadcaster, is using its media platform responsibly by highlighting the significance of the new German supply chain law, which is designed to enforce human rights compliance in corporate supply chains. This coverage supports a more informed public discourse and holds companies accountable, countering authoritarian narratives and facilitating ethical transparency in business practices.

German supply chain law gives human rights a voice – DW