dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH
Media ProductionHamburg, Germany501-1000 Employees
Based in Hamburg with its central editorial office in Berlin, dpa Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH is a long-standing independent news agency founded in 1949. It provides editorial content, including texts, photos, videos, graphics, radio reports and other formats, to media groups, companies and organisations. Operating internationally, it reports in seven languages from about 140 locations, supported by roughly 1,000 journalists. Around 170 German media companies are shareholders, reflecting its position within the industry. Its reporting is non-partisan, neutral and verified, maintained with independence from governments, commercial interests or other world views, and in May 2026 it announced a partnership with AFP. The agency avoids funding from governments, companies or private individuals, accepting project-related support only in a small number of carefully considered cases.