Die Tageszeitung

Die Tageszeitung (taz) publishes critical, independent journalism, including analysis, commentary, interviews, and reports.

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About Die Tageszeitung

Die Tageszeitung (taz) is a German-language news site that publishes analysis, background reporting, commentary, interviews, and reports. Its coverage includes German state politics and coalition talks as well as international topics such as protests in France and the war in Ukraine. It describes itself as left-leaning independent journalism and as a cooperative since 1992. It offers a weekly Saturday print edition alongside a digital edition with a read-aloud function, and its website is kept freely accessible with support from voluntary reader contributions.

Key features

  • Publishes analysis, background reports, commentary, and interviews
  • Covers German state politics, coalitions, and parliament debates
  • Reports on international topics including France, Ukraine, and the US
  • Offers weekly print edition delivered on Saturdays
  • Provides digital edition with read-aloud function
  • Maintains freely accessible website supported by reader contributions
Best for: German-speaking readers looking for left-leaning independent news, analysis, and commentary.
Good for
  • Publishes critical, independent journalism across analysis and reporting
  • Organized as a cooperative since 1992
  • Website is maintained as freely accessible with reader support
Watch out for
  • Content is in German, limiting use for non-German readers

Die Tageszeitung at a glance

Official website
taz.de
Type
Publication
Platforms
Web
Language
German
Country
DE
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Die Tageszeitung FAQ

Is taz.de free to access?
The site states it remains freely accessible and asks readers for voluntary contributions to support it.
Does taz offer a weekly edition?
Yes, the wochentaz is published on Saturdays as a print edition delivered to the home with an additional digital edition that includes a read-aloud function.
How is taz organized?
Its description identifies it as a cooperative since 1992.
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