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German News Sentiment Analysis

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Christian Democratic Union

Conservative center-right political party

conservativechristiancenter-righteconomic-liberal
Articles Analyzed
1,383

Total news articles with sentiment data

Average Sentiment

Neutral

Party Reaction: Positive
21.4%

Articles with positive sentiment

Party Reaction: Negative
16.1%

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 CDU's media presence and sentiment trends in German political discourse.

Our advanced sentiment analysis system evaluates how CDU 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
Migration

76 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
39
30
7
Positive
5.5% coverage
2
Ceasefire

64 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
6
50
8
Neutral
4.6% coverage
3
Politics

62 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
9
45
8
Neutral
4.5% coverage
4
Protests

53 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
3
43
7
Neutral
3.8% coverage
5
Security

46 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
19
15
12
Positive
3.3% coverage
6
Israel

41 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
4
25
12
Negative
3.0% coverage
7
US politics

40 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
2
37
1
Neutral
2.9% coverage
8
US Politics

40 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
2
34
4
Neutral
2.9% coverage
9
Economy

39 mentions

Sentiment Distribution
14
20
5
Positive
2.8% coverage

Topic Analysis Summary

Total Topics: 80
Most Discussed: Migration
Positive Topics: 27

Key Politicians

Friedrich Merz

176 mentions

65
93
18
Positive
Very high profile
Johann Wadephul

56 mentions

26
20
10
Positive
Very high profile
Alexander Dobrindt

54 mentions

41
8
5
Positive
Very high profile
Jens Spahn

28 mentions

8
12
8
Neutral
Very high profile
Markus Söder

24 mentions

9
9
6
Positive
Very high profile
Nina Warken

20 mentions

5
9
6
Neutral
Very high profile
Thorsten Frei

18 mentions

8
10
0
Positive
High profile
Katherina Reiche

15 mentions

4
8
3
Neutral
High profile
Patrick Schnieder

15 mentions

7
5
3
Positive
High profile

Politicians Analysis Summary

Total Politicians: 23
With Mentions: 22
Most Mentioned: Friedrich Merz
Positive Coverage: 14

Populism Reaction Analysis

Populism → Sentiment Analysis

How sentiment reactions correlate with populism levels

970 articles with low populism 25% positive reactions
+247 ~580 -143
352 articles with medium populism 13% positive reactions
+47 ~236 -69
61 articles with high populism 3% positive reactions
+2 ~48 -11

Key Finding

CDU reacts most positively to articles with low populism scores (25% positive reactions).

AI-Powered Analysis

Our AI automatically analyzes 1383 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 CDU Politicians

School quality has further declined

The quality of schools in Germany has further declined, particularly in the integration of refugee children. Experts are calling for measures to improve educational opportunities and support disadvantaged students.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Education monitorSchool qualityIntegration of refugee children +2

Commemoration of the Attack in Solingen and Call for Data Retention

One year after the Islamist attack in Solingen, the victims were commemorated. Prime Minister Wüst calls for data retention for counter-terrorism.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
TerrorismSecurity PolicySocial Cohesion +1

Merz announces tough reform debate

Chancellor Merz announces a tough debate on welfare state reforms, while the SPD does not rule out higher taxes for top earners.

Sentiment
Neutral
Topics:
ReformsWelfare StateTaxes +2

Russia rejects meeting with Ukraine

Russia rejects an unconditional meeting with Ukraine while Putin discusses potential business with the USA. Lavrov emphasizes that an agenda for a meeting is lacking.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Russia-Ukraine conflictUS-Russian relationsDiplomacy

Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution without a President for Nine Months

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has not had a president since November 2024. This has led to criticism from the opposition and within the office itself.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Federal Office for the Protection of the ConstitutionPolitical IndependencePersonnel Decisions +2

Gaming as a Mass Phenomenon in Germany

The Gamescom in Cologne highlights the growth of the gaming industry in Germany, particularly among older players. Federal funding supports the development and competitiveness of the sector.

Sentiment
Positive
Topics:
GamescomSilver GamerFederal Funding +2

High Number of Sexual Offenses Against Children

In 2024, approximately 18,000 cases of sexual violence against children and adolescents were recorded in Germany. Interior Minister Dobrindt announced measures to combat these offenses.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Sexual offensesChild protectionInternet crime

Russian Attacks in Ukraine Despite Peace Talks

Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine while the West discusses potential peace guarantees. The situation remains tense, and a peace agreement seems far off.

Sentiment
Negative
Topics:
Peace NegotiationsRussian AggressionSecurity Guarantees +2

Decline in Asylum Numbers Relieves Municipalities

The number of asylum applications in Germany has significantly decreased, providing municipalities with a breather. However, challenges such as the shortage of daycare spots and housing remain.

Sentiment
Neutral
Topics:
Asylum PolicyMunicipal ReliefIntegration +1

Games Minister Bär promises more funding

Dorothee Bär, the new Games Minister, announces that starting in 2026, 125 million euros will be allocated annually for games funding. This is seen as a positive step for the German games industry.

Sentiment
Positive
Topics:
Games fundingFederal governmentEconomy +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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