Michael Koenig
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Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) is Germany's largest national daily quality newspaper. With hundreds of full-time journalists and a multitude of freelance contributors, it offers comprehensive coverage of domestic and international events. SZ's correspondents report from major German cities, key European centers, and continents worldwide, providing a broad spectrum of perspectives.
Over the years, SZ has distinguished itself through its vibrant and independent journalism. The authors and journalists of SZ have been repeatedly recognized with national and international journalism prizes, including the Egon Erwin Kisch Prize, the Theodor Wolff Prize, and the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in 2017 for their research work on the Panama Papers. This reflects the newspaper's commitment to critical, investigative journalism and its emphasis on editorial independence.
Founded in October 1945 by the US military government, SZ was granted the first newspaper license in Bavaria after the end of World War II. This legacy underscores SZ's role as a cornerstone for free press in Bavaria. As an opinion-shaping medium with local and regional roots, SZ upholds the principles of liberalism, tolerance, and editorial independence.
Routinely referred to as a 'quality newspaper,' SZ's key differentiator lies in its high journalistic standards and its dedication to serving its readers with insightful, critical, and independent news coverage.