faZ

Faz, usually written FAZ, is most commonly the abbreviation for Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, a major German daily newspaper published in Frankfurt am Main. Founded in 1949 in the aftermath of World War II, it grew into one of Germany’s leading national newspapers. FAZ is known for its thorough political and economic reporting, high editorial standards, and broad coverage of international affairs as well as culture and science. The newspaper offers print editions and maintains an extensive online platform, faz.net, which provides current news, archives, and opinion pieces. The editorial line is generally described as conservative-liberal, and it is widely cited by policymakers, business leaders, and academics. The FAZ maintains a network of correspondents worldwide and has a significant influence in German media and public discourse.

In other contexts, the acronym FAZ may refer to other organizations or publications that share the same initials. As a word, faz is not a common standalone term in German; its prominence primarily derives from the newspaper’s name and its acronym form. The use of FAZ outside the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung is context-dependent, and readers typically rely on additional cues to determine which meaning is intended. Overall, FAZ is recognized as a leading source of news and analysis within the German-speaking world.