The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) is celebrating the seventh anniversary of its premium service, FAZ+, by offering readers a reduced rate of €7 per month for seven months.
The move highlights the publisher’s continued push to grow digital subscriptions as advertising revenues across the industry remain under pressure.
Launched in 2017, FAZ+ provides subscribers with exclusive foreign correspondence, in-depth political and economic analysis, and coverage from the paper’s science desk. Local readers in the Rhein-Main area also receive dedicated reporting on regional issues. Beyond written journalism, the subscription includes access to videos and popular podcasts such as Podcast für Deutschland and Frühdenker.
After the introductory period, FAZ+ will cost €5.95 per week. New subscribers also receive a branded mug as part of the promotion. FAZ stresses the flexibility of online cancellation and frames the fee as supporting the significant investment required to produce high-quality reporting.
While much of FAZ’s homepage remains free to access, the publisher says the premium paywall reflects the costs of producing reliable, well-contextualised journalism. The anniversary campaign underlines a wider shift in the news industry towards subscription funding, with publishers worldwide increasingly relying on reader revenue to sustain quality coverage in an era of information overload.
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative is current, dated 19 September 2025, and pertains to a recent event—the seventh anniversary of FAZ+. No evidence of recycled or outdated content was found. The offer details, including the €7 per month rate for seven months, are specific and time-sensitive, indicating freshness.
Quotes check
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10
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The narrative does not contain direct quotes. The information appears to be original, with no matches found in earlier material.
Source reliability
Score:
10
Notes:
The narrative originates from the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), a reputable German newspaper known for its comprehensive coverage and editorial reliability.
Plausability check
Score:
10
Notes:
The claims about FAZ+ celebrating its seventh anniversary with a special subscription offer are plausible and consistent with industry practices. The details provided align with FAZ’s known subscription models and promotional strategies.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is fresh, original, and originates from a reliable source. The claims are plausible and consistent with known practices, with no signs of disinformation or recycled content.
