December 2024
January 2025
"EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Amid Environmental Concerns"
"The EU and Mercosur signed a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone, but sparking immediate protests from European farmers concerned about unfair competition and the deal's impact on their livelihoods."
"EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Amid Environmental Concerns"
"The EU and Mercosur signed a free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, creating a massive free trade zone, but sparking immediate protests from European farmers concerned about unfair competition and the deal's impact on their livelihoods."
Progress
40% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Foreign Interference; EU Investigates TikTok
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election due to alleged foreign interference, prompting an EU Commission statement supporting free and fair elections while investigating TikTok's potential role in the campaign, which involved nearly €1 million in spending and possible lin...
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Foreign Interference; EU Investigates TikTok
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election due to alleged foreign interference, prompting an EU Commission statement supporting free and fair elections while investigating TikTok's potential role in the campaign, which involved nearly €1 million in spending and possible lin...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Alpine Regions Adapt to Declining Snow with BeyondSnow Project
The European project BeyondSnow helps 10 alpine communities adapt to dwindling snow by developing sustainable tourism strategies and alternative economic options, as ski tourism in areas like Bohinj, Slovenia, declines significantly.
Alpine Regions Adapt to Declining Snow with BeyondSnow Project
The European project BeyondSnow helps 10 alpine communities adapt to dwindling snow by developing sustainable tourism strategies and alternative economic options, as ski tourism in areas like Bohinj, Slovenia, declines significantly.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Resurgence of Pre-1980 Syrian Flag Symbolizes Opposition to Assad
The pre-1980 Syrian flag, a green, white, and black tricolor with three red stars, reappeared prominently during the 2011 Syrian uprising, symbolizing opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime and a return to a pre-Ba'ath party Syrian national identity.
Resurgence of Pre-1980 Syrian Flag Symbolizes Opposition to Assad
The pre-1980 Syrian flag, a green, white, and black tricolor with three red stars, reappeared prominently during the 2011 Syrian uprising, symbolizing opposition to Bashar al-Assad's regime and a return to a pre-Ba'ath party Syrian national identity.
Progress
44% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Amidst Environmental Safeguards and Political Opposition
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, signed December 6th, 2023, eliminates tariffs on most products, creating a vast market but sparking protests from European farmers concerned about competition; the deal includes safeguards such as a €1 billion fund and stringent environmental provisions, facing ...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Sparks Farmer Protests Amidst Environmental Safeguards and Political Opposition
The EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, signed December 6th, 2023, eliminates tariffs on most products, creating a vast market but sparking protests from European farmers concerned about competition; the deal includes safeguards such as a €1 billion fund and stringent environmental provisions, facing ...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Jolani Seeks Power Through Image Moderation
Abou Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTC), seeks to become Syria's new strongman after overthrowing the Assad regime; his strategy involves moderating HTC's image to gain international legitimacy and Turkish support, despite past ties to Al-Qaeda and accusa...
Syrian Rebel Leader Al-Jolani Seeks Power Through Image Moderation
Abou Mohammad al-Jolani, leader of the Syrian rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTC), seeks to become Syria's new strongman after overthrowing the Assad regime; his strategy involves moderating HTC's image to gain international legitimacy and Turkish support, despite past ties to Al-Qaeda and accusa...
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized, Sparking Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, eliminating tariffs on most goods but sparking protests from European farmers worried about competition; the deal includes legally binding commitments on deforestation and a €1 billion fund to support EU agriculture.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized, Sparking Farmer Protests
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade deal after 25 years, eliminating tariffs on most goods but sparking protests from European farmers worried about competition; the deal includes legally binding commitments on deforestation and a €1 billion fund to support EU agriculture.
Progress
56% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that helped overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns about human rights and the potential for increased refugee returns.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Rebel Group HTS
The European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group that helped overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, amid concerns about human rights and the potential for increased refugee returns.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Massacre in Port-au-Prince: Over 180 Killed
Over 180 people, mostly elderly, were murdered in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on December 6th and 7th, 2024, by a gang leader who blamed Voodoo practitioners for his son's illness; the Haitian Prime Minister condemned the act as an attack against humanity.
Massacre in Port-au-Prince: Over 180 Killed
Over 180 people, mostly elderly, were murdered in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on December 6th and 7th, 2024, by a gang leader who blamed Voodoo practitioners for his son's illness; the Haitian Prime Minister condemned the act as an attack against humanity.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Regime Change
Germany and Austria suspended asylum applications from Syria due to the uncertain political future following the rebels' victory in Damascus, affecting 47,270 and 7,300 applications respectively.
Germany and Austria Halt Syrian Asylum Applications Amid Regime Change
Germany and Austria suspended asylum applications from Syria due to the uncertain political future following the rebels' victory in Damascus, affecting 47,270 and 7,300 applications respectively.
Progress
52% Bias Score
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
EU to Review Policy on Syrian Group HTS After Assad's Fall
Following the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime, the European Union is reviewing its policy toward Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), a powerful Islamist group previously designated a terrorist organization, prompting reconsideration of sanctions and refugee policies.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Merz Proposes European Contact Group for Ukraine Support Amid US Transition
CDU leader Friedrich Merz, during a Kyiv visit, proposed a European contact group to coordinate Ukraine support amid concerns over potential US aid reductions under President Trump. This group would include Germany, France, the UK, Poland, and potentially Denmark, developing a unified strategy to su...
Merz Proposes European Contact Group for Ukraine Support Amid US Transition
CDU leader Friedrich Merz, during a Kyiv visit, proposed a European contact group to coordinate Ukraine support amid concerns over potential US aid reductions under President Trump. This group would include Germany, France, the UK, Poland, and potentially Denmark, developing a unified strategy to su...
Progress
56% Bias Score