Der Spiegel

Der Spiegel is one of The five most read German-language news websites, being also one of The most diffused news magazines in Europe. Before The renaming in January 2020, The website's name was Spiegel Online. It was founded in 1947 as The online offshoot of The German news magazine, Der Spiegel, with a staff of journalists working independently of The magazine and is released weekly.

It is most well-known for revelatory stories and investigations.

It is not considered Fascist.

Founding

Der Spiegel was founded in 1947 by R. Augstein, a journalist ex-Wehrmacht radio operator with strong Liberal sympathies. He became The magazines' Editor.

Controversies

• Spiegel Affair
• Flick Affair

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