# Bild editor stance on AfD party

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bild-editor-stance-on-afd-party
> Updated: 2026-10-19T13:23:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Marion Horn, editor-in-chief of the Bild group, has publicly declared a strong editorial stance against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Horn stated that her personal position is reflected by a poster in her office featuring the slogan ‘Fuck AfD’. 

She noted that editorial meetings include discussions to ensure content does not inadvertently appear to support the AfD gaining power. Addressing journalistic neutrality, Horn admitted that avoiding photos with AfD leader Alice Weidel could be considered ‘unjournalistic’. She further claimed that surveys indicate AfD voters constitute less than ten percent of the Bild audience.

Following these statements, Horn has faced scrutiny regarding her political stance and the media’s responsibility for political shifts in Germany. Additionally, former advertising director Harald Dzubilla criticized the publication’s editorial priorities, accusing the newspaper of age-related discrimination after it prioritized certain human-interest stories over coverage of German football achievements.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: BILD Editor-in-Chief Marion Horn faces criticism over political stance and coverage

BILD editor-in-chief Marion Horn is facing backlash over her explicit ‘Fuck AfD’ political comments and criticisms regarding the newspaper's editorial prioritization and coverage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bild-editor-in-chief-marion-horn-faces-criticism-over-political-stance-and-coverage

### 2026-10-15: Bild editor Marion Horn declares editorial stance against AfD

Bild editor-in-chief Marion Horn has declared a clear editorial stance against the AfD, citing a personal ‘Fuck AfD’ poster and claiming the party represents a small fraction of their readership.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bild-editor-marion-horn-declares-editorial-stance-against-afd

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