December 2024
January 2025
Evonik Restructuring: 7,000 Jobs Affected by Major Restructuring
Evonik, a German chemical company, is restructuring, separating its "Technology & Infrastructure" division, potentially selling the infrastructure unit with 3,600 employees, while cutting 2,000 administrative roles and selling other businesses, impacting around 7,000 jobs in total.
Evonik Restructuring: 7,000 Jobs Affected by Major Restructuring
Evonik, a German chemical company, is restructuring, separating its "Technology & Infrastructure" division, potentially selling the infrastructure unit with 3,600 employees, while cutting 2,000 administrative roles and selling other businesses, impacting around 7,000 jobs in total.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Bayern's Population Growth Driven by Immigration in 2023
Bayern's population grew by 71,200 in 2023, primarily due to a net immigration of almost 100,000 despite a natural population decrease of 30,000, prompting Interior Minister Herrmann to emphasize the importance of qualified immigration for economic growth and social stability.
Bayern's Population Growth Driven by Immigration in 2023
Bayern's population grew by 71,200 in 2023, primarily due to a net immigration of almost 100,000 despite a natural population decrease of 30,000, prompting Interior Minister Herrmann to emphasize the importance of qualified immigration for economic growth and social stability.
Progress
52% Bias Score
German Rail Line Reopens Ahead of Schedule
After a five-month closure, Germany's busiest rail line will fully reopen on December 24th, ahead of schedule, resuming long-distance and regional train services and ending the extensive bus replacement service.
German Rail Line Reopens Ahead of Schedule
After a five-month closure, Germany's busiest rail line will fully reopen on December 24th, ahead of schedule, resuming long-distance and regional train services and ending the extensive bus replacement service.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Saxony Sees Sharp Drop in Refugee Arrivals in 2024
The number of newly arrived refugees in Saxony decreased significantly in 2024, reaching 9,447 by November, compared to 23,132 in 2023. This reduction, attributed to stricter border controls, has led to decreased occupancy in reception centers and the closure of temporary shelters; Ukrainian refugee...
Saxony Sees Sharp Drop in Refugee Arrivals in 2024
The number of newly arrived refugees in Saxony decreased significantly in 2024, reaching 9,447 by November, compared to 23,132 in 2023. This reduction, attributed to stricter border controls, has led to decreased occupancy in reception centers and the closure of temporary shelters; Ukrainian refugee...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Independent Candidate Challenges Saxony's Incumbent Minister-President
Matthias Berger, an independent, is challenging incumbent Michael Kretschmer for Saxony's Minister-President, citing the dire financial state of municipalities and advocating for governmental restructuring, potentially including the AfD.
Independent Candidate Challenges Saxony's Incumbent Minister-President
Matthias Berger, an independent, is challenging incumbent Michael Kretschmer for Saxony's Minister-President, citing the dire financial state of municipalities and advocating for governmental restructuring, potentially including the AfD.
Progress
40% Bias Score
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
World Bank Recommends Fiscal and Pension Reforms for North Macedonia
The World Bank proposes a VAT increase to 19%, eliminating preferential rates, and pension reforms including gradually raising the retirement age and contribution rates for North Macedonia to address its high fiscal deficit (exceeding 62% of GDP) and unsustainable pension system.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Brandenburg Rejects AfD Proposal on Syrian Refugees
The Brandenburg state parliament rejected an AfD proposal to halt Syrian asylum applications, citing the ongoing instability in Syria and the federal government's role in asylum decisions; the debate highlighted concerns about refugee integration and the complex political dynamics surrounding immigr...
Brandenburg Rejects AfD Proposal on Syrian Refugees
The Brandenburg state parliament rejected an AfD proposal to halt Syrian asylum applications, citing the ongoing instability in Syria and the federal government's role in asylum decisions; the debate highlighted concerns about refugee integration and the complex political dynamics surrounding immigr...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Varoise Court Addresses Surge in Domestic Violence Cases
The Varoise prosecutor's office handled over 1,500 domestic violence cases in 2023, resolving many through alternative measures while others resulted in varied sentences including probation, counseling, and imprisonment depending on severity.
Varoise Court Addresses Surge in Domestic Violence Cases
The Varoise prosecutor's office handled over 1,500 domestic violence cases in 2023, resolving many through alternative measures while others resulted in varied sentences including probation, counseling, and imprisonment depending on severity.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Germany's World Cup Qualification Path Hinges on Italy Match
Germany's World Cup qualifying group depends on their Nations League match against Italy: a win puts them against Slovakia, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg; a loss pairs them with Norway, Israel, Estonia, and Moldova. Even with group stage losses, Germany will play in the playoffs due to their Nati...
Germany's World Cup Qualification Path Hinges on Italy Match
Germany's World Cup qualifying group depends on their Nations League match against Italy: a win puts them against Slovakia, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg; a loss pairs them with Norway, Israel, Estonia, and Moldova. Even with group stage losses, Germany will play in the playoffs due to their Nati...
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40% Bias Score
Slovak Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation Amidst Healthcare Crisis
Slovak doctors are threatening mass resignations due to poor working conditions, corruption, and low pay, prompting the government to pass a law enabling forced labor to prevent a healthcare crisis.
Slovak Doctors Threaten Mass Resignation Amidst Healthcare Crisis
Slovak doctors are threatening mass resignations due to poor working conditions, corruption, and low pay, prompting the government to pass a law enabling forced labor to prevent a healthcare crisis.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Bundestag Agrees on Income Tax Relief and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's Bundestag is set to approve a bill before elections to adjust income tax brackets to counter inflation and raise child benefit by €5 to €255, pending Bundesrat approval, after negotiations involving the FDP, SPD, and Greens.
German Bundestag Agrees on Income Tax Relief and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's Bundestag is set to approve a bill before elections to adjust income tax brackets to counter inflation and raise child benefit by €5 to €255, pending Bundesrat approval, after negotiations involving the FDP, SPD, and Greens.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Labour Unveils "Clean Power 2030" Plan to Boost Renewables, Avoid Blackouts
UK Labour's "Clean Power 2030" plan, unveiled by Ed Miliband, aims to boost renewable energy by 2030, streamlining planning processes for clean energy projects and utilizing a range of energy sources to ensure grid stability and prevent blackouts while transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Labour Unveils "Clean Power 2030" Plan to Boost Renewables, Avoid Blackouts
UK Labour's "Clean Power 2030" plan, unveiled by Ed Miliband, aims to boost renewable energy by 2030, streamlining planning processes for clean energy projects and utilizing a range of energy sources to ensure grid stability and prevent blackouts while transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Progress
40% Bias Score