Profile
Already distinguishing itself somewhat from the generally center-left Swiss media by its general orientation, the magazine is now especially noted for its interviews with controversial public figures and for the diversity of opinion represented in its pages, with a dominant right-wing view however. For instance, virtually alone among Swiss publications, Die Weltwoche in 2003 and 2004 printed lengthy articles mainly arguing for the 2003 invasion of Iraq or the reelection of George W. Bush to the U.S. presidency.
In 2004 and 2005, sales began to flag again after the editorial line, particularly as relating to Swiss domestic policy, was perceived to be approaching the positions of the right-wing Swiss People's Party. This also led to unrest among the magazine's politically diverse staff and to the replacements of several editors-in-chief.
On January 12, 2006, Die Weltwoche was the first German-speaking publication to reprint some of the controversial cartoons of the prophet Muhammad originally published by the Danish newspaper Jyllands-Posten.
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