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German News Sentiment Analysis

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Alternative for Germany

Right-wing populist party with EU-critical and anti-immigration positions

right-wing-populisteu-criticalconservativenational-conservative
Articles Analyzed
2,139

Total news articles with sentiment data

Average Sentiment

Neutral

Party Reaction: Positive
41.5%

Articles with positive sentiment

Party Reaction: Negative
37.7%

Articles with negative sentiment

These values show how the party persona reacts to news articles – not how the party is covered in the news.

Political Sentiment Analysis

Comprehensive AI-powered analysis of AfD's media presence and sentiment trends in German political discourse.

Our advanced sentiment analysis system evaluates how AfD is portrayed in official Tagesschau news coverage, providing insights into media sentiment, politician mentions, topic reactions, and public discourse patterns.

All data is based on automated analysis of official Tagesschau articles using advanced natural language processing and machine learning techniques.

Sentiment Timeline

Daily sentiment
7-day average
Positive
Neutral
Negative

Topic Rankings

1
Politics

110 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
62
16
32
Positive
5.1% coverage
2
Protests

106 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
65
8
33
Positive
5.0% coverage
3
Migration

102 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
85
3
14
Positive
4.8% coverage
4
Security

85 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
49
15
21
Positive
4.0% coverage
5
Ceasefire

76 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
29
15
32
Neutral
3.6% coverage
6
Hamas

71 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
36
7
28
Positive
3.3% coverage
7
Economy

70 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
28
12
30
Neutral
3.3% coverage
8
Israel

67 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
33
7
27
Neutral
3.1% coverage
9
NATO

62 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
39
3
20
Positive
2.9% coverage

Topic Analysis Summary

Total Topics: 156
Most Discussed: Politics
Positive Topics: 62

Key Politicians

Alice Weidel

16 mentions

9
0
7
Positive
High profile
Tino Chrupalla

6 mentions

4
1
1
Positive
Moderate profile
Stephan Brandner

3 mentions

1
0
2
Negative
Moderate profile
Beatrix von Storch

2 mentions

2
0
0
Positive
Low profile

Politicians Analysis Summary

Total Politicians: 8
With Mentions: 4
Most Mentioned: Alice Weidel
Positive Coverage: 3

Populism Reaction Analysis

Populism → Sentiment Analysis

How sentiment reactions correlate with populism levels

1471 articles with low populism 27% positive reactions
+400 ~412 -659
562 articles with medium populism 69% positive reactions
+389 ~32 -141
106 articles with high populism 93% positive reactions
+99 ~1 -6

Key Finding

AFD reacts most positively to articles with high populism scores (93% positive reactions).

AI-Powered Analysis

Our AI automatically analyzes 2139 Tagesschau articles, detecting populist language patterns and measuring political party sentiment reactions. Populism scores are calculated using natural language processing to identify rhetorical devices, emotional appeals, and anti-establishment messaging.

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Articles with AfD Politicians

Debate on German Unity After 35 Years

The debate on the identification of East Germans with the state is sparked by Bodo Ramelow's proposal for a referendum. Politicians from various parties comment on the differences between East and West.

Sentiment
Neutral
Topics:
ReunificationEast-West DebateIdentification +2

Inheritance Tax Reform: Demands and Resistance

The discussion about reforming the inheritance tax is being driven by various political actors, while the Union remains skeptical. A survey shows that a majority of the population supports increasing taxes on large inheritances.

Sentiment
Neutral
Topics:
Inheritance TaxReformPolitics +2

Exchange of blows in the Bundestag over reforms and priorities

In the general debate in the Bundestag, Chancellor Merz called for swift reforms, while the opposition, particularly the AfD, voiced sharp criticism. Weidel accused the government of betraying the citizens and demanded a fundamental shift in policy.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
BudgetReformsCriticism of the government +2

USA reaffirm defense obligation in NATO

The new US ambassador to the UN, Michael Waltz, reaffirms the US's obligation to assist NATO in light of Russian airspace violations. The situation leads to intense discussions within NATO and the UN regarding security in Europe.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
NATORussian provocationsAirspace violations +2

Körber Prize for Stephanie Wehner

Physicist Stephanie Wehner receives the Körber Prize for her work on a quantum internet that enables secure communication.

Sentiment
Positive
Topics:
Quantum PhysicsCryptographyQuantum Internet +2

Friedrich Merz aims for a new consensus with the SPD

Friedrich Merz attempts to establish a new consensus between the Union and the SPD with his speech, showing a composed stance towards the AfD. The speech stands out for its presidential tone and focus on societal cohesion.

Sentiment
Positive
Topics:
Chancellor's speechBlack-Red coalitionpolitical culture +2

Federal Government Initiates Reforms

Chancellor Merz advocated for profound reforms in the Bundestag without specifying concrete measures. He warned of threats from political forces and emphasized the need for a new consensus on social justice.

Sentiment
Neutral
Topics:
ReformsWelfare StateDomestic Policy +2

Disappointment for SPD and Greens after Local Elections in NRW

The local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia resulted in disappointment for the SPD and Greens, while the AfD and Left Party celebrated successes. The results indicate a political shift and challenges for the established parties.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Local ElectionsSPDGreens +2

AfD sues against classification as a suspected case

The AfD is suing the Federal Constitutional Court against its classification as a suspected case by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution. The legal dispute has already lasted over three years.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Federal Office for the Protection of the ConstitutionLegal disputeAfD +1

Merz summarizes 100 days of government with criticism

Chancellor Merz gives a mixed assessment after 100 days in office, while the opposition expresses sharp criticism. The coalition sees a need for improvement in cooperation.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Government assessmentOpposition criticismEconomic turnaround +2

Further Analysis

Note & Thanks

A big thank-you to Tagesschau. This project analyzes and visualizes publicly available content from Tagesschau via their official api2u interface.
We do not store or republish any original content (text, images, or video). Instead, we offer our own summaries, sentiment analysis, and topic insights, always with a direct link to the original article on tagesschau.de.
This is a non-commercial project, operating within the public access guidelines. We are not affiliated with ARD or Tagesschau, but we greatly value their public service and high-quality journalism.

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