Freitag Launches Reader Survey to Shape Future Journalism

The German weekly newspaper Freitag has launched a reader survey aimed at involving its audience in the publication's future development. The questionnaire, which took several weeks to prepare, is available for readers to complete starting today. According to the publication, the survey takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to fill out, and there are no right or wrong answers — the editors emphasize that they are interested in readers' perspectives, including uncomfortable ones. The initiative reflects the paper's stated commitment to its readers and listeners, with the editorial team expressing curiosity about how people inform themselves in daily life, what motivates them, and what concerns or frustrates them. The survey is framed as part of an ongoing effort to develop the Freitag in dialogue with its audience. Further details are available in the current issue of the Freitag.