Tichys Einblick · September 2026

• negative framing of German government/establishment (SPD, CDU, Merz) as out-of-touch or failing
• positive coverage of AfD and its electoral successes
• skepticism toward EU and German political elite
• focus on economic and social problems (energy costs, factory closures, migration)

The outlet is critical of the current German government and political establishment, but the entity is the country 'DE' itself. The stance is toward the country's political direction, not the nation per se. Coverage is mixed: some headlines are neutral or factual (e.g., Merz meeting Costa), but the overall tone is negative toward the German government's policies and performance.

• Frames Merz as an electoral liability: 'Die Quittung für Merz', 'CDU halbiert', 'AfD verdoppelt'
• Uses mocking/derisive labels: 'Genosse Merz', 'Nichtregierung', 'außer Weiterwursteln nichts mehr drin'
• Foregrounds calls for his removal and grassroots revolt: 'Merz soll gehen', 'CDU-Basis droht Merz mit Austritt'
• Portrays his actions as weak or failed: 'Merz-Auftritt verpufft', 'hält eine Silvesterrede' instead of promised explanation

A few headlines are neutral/factual (e.g., receiving EU Council President Costa, Arctic summit), but the dominant editorial voice is consistently hostile and delegitimising toward Merz.