Kronen Zeitung

The tabloid Kronen Zeitung is Austria's most widely read and influential paper. Its position alternates between social democratic, conservative and yet often right-wing populist depending on the context. It focusses on shaping public opinion. Political parties tend to seek its favour. Fifty percent of the newspaper is owned by the Dichand family of publishers, a quarter each by the Funke media group and billionaire René Benko.