Matthew Karnitschnig,

Matthew Karnitschnig is a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience in political and economic reporting. He currently serves as POLITICO's chief Europe correspondent, based in Berlin. Prior to joining POLITICO in 2015, he spent 15 years at the Wall Street Journal, where he covered significant events such as the financial crisis of 2008 and the eurozone debt crisis. Karnitschnig has been recognized for his reporting with awards like the Gerald Loeb award and a Pulitzer finalist nomination. He has also worked as a journalist for BusinessWeek, Reuters, and Bloomberg.

Biography:  https://www.politico.eu/staff/matthew-karnitschnig/

87%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

90%

Examples:

  • The article implies that the German government's decisions may be influenced by political considerations rather than purely based on merit.
  • The article often portrays German leaders in a negative light, suggesting they are inconsistent or hypocritical in their actions and statements.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author is employed by POLITICO as their chief Europe correspondent and has previously worked for the Wall Street Journal.
  • The author's professional relationships with these organizations may influence their reporting.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • The article states that Germany plans to halve aid to Ukraine in the upcoming budget, but also mentions that Germany's governing parties, Social Democrats and Free Democrats, had poor results in the European Parliament election.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • The article implies that the German government has ulterior motives for cutting aid to Ukraine without providing concrete evidence.
  • The article suggests that the German government's decision to reduce aid to Ukraine is related to the US presidential election, which is not directly confirmed.

Recent Articles

Germany's Controversial Decision to Halve Military Aid for Ukraine: Implications and Reactions

Germany's Controversial Decision to Halve Military Aid for Ukraine: Implications and Reactions

Broke On: Wednesday, 17 July 2024 Germany plans to halve its military aid for Ukraine in the upcoming 2025 budget, raising concerns among allies and potentially straining relations with the US. The reduction comes as Germany grapples with its own financial challenges and seeks to fill a significant budget deficit through spending cuts.
Germany's Political Landscape Shifts: CDU-CSU Wins EU Elections, AfD Surges, SPD Suffers Historic Loss

Germany's Political Landscape Shifts: CDU-CSU Wins EU Elections, AfD Surges, SPD Suffers Historic Loss

Broke On: Sunday, 09 June 2024 In the 2024 European Parliament elections, Germany's conservative alliance (CDU/CSU) secured a victory with 30.2% of the votes, while the far-right AfD party made significant gains with 16%. The Social Democratic Party (SPD) suffered historic losses with only 13.9%, and coalition partners Greens and FDP also saw drops in support. A new populist party, Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, emerged with 6.1% of the votes.