Founded in 1947 ▪ Friday, March 20, 2026, No. 67
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Independent socialist daily newspaper since 1947
junge Welt (jW) is an independent socialist daily newspaper founded in 1947. It is published by a cooperative of members and stands for critical journalism and progressive political positions.
The newspaper covers domestic and international politics, culture, and society with a focus on workers' rights, social justice, and peace politics. jW is known for its independent stance and is not aligned with any political party.
Founded in 1947 in the Soviet occupation zone of Germany (later East Germany), junge Welt became one of the most widely read newspapers in the GDR. After German reunification, it continued as an independent publication and has maintained its socialist editorial line.
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