December 2024
January 2025
Energy Poverty in France: 12 Million Suffer Cold Housing
Amid France's energy crisis, 12 million people suffered from cold housing in 2023, with over 2 million facing energy exclusion due to poor insulation, highlighting social and environmental inequalities.
Energy Poverty in France: 12 Million Suffer Cold Housing
Amid France's energy crisis, 12 million people suffered from cold housing in 2023, with over 2 million facing energy exclusion due to poor insulation, highlighting social and environmental inequalities.
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40% Bias Score
Europe's Energy Infrastructure: A \u20ac70 Billion Investment Gap Threatens Green Transition
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe's energy infrastructure is unprepared for the green transition, requiring \u20ac70 billion in annual investment for the next 20-25 years to meet the EU's renewable energy targets and avoid significant cost increases for c...
Europe's Energy Infrastructure: A \u20ac70 Billion Investment Gap Threatens Green Transition
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe's energy infrastructure is unprepared for the green transition, requiring \u20ac70 billion in annual investment for the next 20-25 years to meet the EU's renewable energy targets and avoid significant cost increases for c...
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36% Bias Score
Le Pen Expresses Optimism Following Meeting with France's New Prime Minister
France's new Prime Minister, François Bayrou, met with far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who expressed cautious optimism, following the short-lived premiership of Michel Barnier, who was ousted over his 2025 social security budget proposal.
Le Pen Expresses Optimism Following Meeting with France's New Prime Minister
France's new Prime Minister, François Bayrou, met with far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who expressed cautious optimism, following the short-lived premiership of Michel Barnier, who was ousted over his 2025 social security budget proposal.
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40% Bias Score
EU Vetoes Sanctions on Georgia; Visa Restrictions Considered
Hungary and Slovakia vetoed EU sanctions against Georgian officials for suppressing protests following October elections marred by alleged irregularities; an alternative plan to suspend visa facilitation for Georgian diplomats is under consideration.
EU Vetoes Sanctions on Georgia; Visa Restrictions Considered
Hungary and Slovakia vetoed EU sanctions against Georgian officials for suppressing protests following October elections marred by alleged irregularities; an alternative plan to suspend visa facilitation for Georgian diplomats is under consideration.
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40% Bias Score
Saxony's New Police Law Sparks Debate Over AI-Based Surveillance
Saxony's new police law, passed rapidly without expert consultation, introduces AI-based video surveillance, expanding video monitoring in public spaces and enabling biometric comparisons of suspects, prompting criticism from the FDP and Greens over civil rights violations and a lack of transparency...
Saxony's New Police Law Sparks Debate Over AI-Based Surveillance
Saxony's new police law, passed rapidly without expert consultation, introduces AI-based video surveillance, expanding video monitoring in public spaces and enabling biometric comparisons of suspects, prompting criticism from the FDP and Greens over civil rights violations and a lack of transparency...
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52% Bias Score
Scholz's Failed Vote of No Confidence Triggers German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's vote of no confidence failed dramatically on Monday, receiving only 207 of 717 votes, triggering an early election amid deep political division and criticism over economic policies; the vote underscored the challenges of the current coalition and the upcoming election...
Scholz's Failed Vote of No Confidence Triggers German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's vote of no confidence failed dramatically on Monday, receiving only 207 of 717 votes, triggering an early election amid deep political division and criticism over economic policies; the vote underscored the challenges of the current coalition and the upcoming election...
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60% Bias Score
Scholz Survives No-Confidence Vote; German Elections Set for February 23rd"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz survived a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 11th, 2024, receiving 394 votes against his removal, 207 in favor and 116 abstentions; he needed 366 votes to survive the motion. The vote follows the collapse of the traffic light coalition (SPD, Greens, FDP) a...
Scholz Survives No-Confidence Vote; German Elections Set for February 23rd"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz survived a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 11th, 2024, receiving 394 votes against his removal, 207 in favor and 116 abstentions; he needed 366 votes to survive the motion. The vote follows the collapse of the traffic light coalition (SPD, Greens, FDP) a...
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36% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
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48% Bias Score
FIFA Apologizes for Omitting Crimea from World Cup Qualifying Map
FIFA apologized for a map used in the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw that omitted Crimea as part of Ukraine, prompting an official complaint from Ukraine and a FIFA internal investigation.
FIFA Apologizes for Omitting Crimea from World Cup Qualifying Map
FIFA apologized for a map used in the 2026 World Cup qualifying draw that omitted Crimea as part of Ukraine, prompting an official complaint from Ukraine and a FIFA internal investigation.
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44% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves at Least Three Dead
A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in at least three fatalities, including the suspected shooter, with multiple injuries reported; conflicting police statements exist regarding the exact number of casualties.
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves at Least Three Dead
A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in at least three fatalities, including the suspected shooter, with multiple injuries reported; conflicting police statements exist regarding the exact number of casualties.
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32% Bias Score
Rojava Kurds Face Renewed Attacks After Syrian Regime Change
Following the change in the Syrian regime, Kurdish forces in the Rojava region face increased attacks from Turkey-backed Syrian militias, resulting in a fragile ceasefire, displacement of up to 100,000 people, and potential collapse of the autonomous region, jeopardizing the detention of thousands o...
Rojava Kurds Face Renewed Attacks After Syrian Regime Change
Following the change in the Syrian regime, Kurdish forces in the Rojava region face increased attacks from Turkey-backed Syrian militias, resulting in a fragile ceasefire, displacement of up to 100,000 people, and potential collapse of the autonomous region, jeopardizing the detention of thousands o...
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52% Bias Score
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead
A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in at least three fatalities, including the suspected shooter; several others were injured, and President Biden has been informed.
Wisconsin School Shooting Leaves Three Dead
A shooting at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in at least three fatalities, including the suspected shooter; several others were injured, and President Biden has been informed.
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36% Bias Score