December 2024
January 2025
Volkswagen-IG Metall Negotiations: Potential Agreement Averts Layoffs, But Production Shifts
Volkswagen and IG Metall are negotiating a potential agreement averting plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but involving production shifts (Golf production to Mexico, EV production halt in Zwickau) and bonus waivers for workers, although analysts remain skeptical about achieving sufficient cost ...
Volkswagen-IG Metall Negotiations: Potential Agreement Averts Layoffs, But Production Shifts
Volkswagen and IG Metall are negotiating a potential agreement averting plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but involving production shifts (Golf production to Mexico, EV production halt in Zwickau) and bonus waivers for workers, although analysts remain skeptical about achieving sufficient cost ...
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48% Bias Score
German Man Convicted of 1993 Murder of Teenager
A German court found a 48-year-old man guilty of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence, his behavior after the crime, and lack of other suspects. The defendant will likely remain free pending a final verdict.
German Man Convicted of 1993 Murder of Teenager
A German court found a 48-year-old man guilty of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence, his behavior after the crime, and lack of other suspects. The defendant will likely remain free pending a final verdict.
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52% Bias Score
Investor Shifts US Holdings to Select Canadian Stocks
Money manager Vishal Patel is shifting investments from U.S. stocks to select Canadian companies like Alimentation Couche-Tard, Brookfield Corp., and WSP Global, while trimming Nvidia holdings, due to their strong management and growth prospects, despite acknowledging certain risks.
Investor Shifts US Holdings to Select Canadian Stocks
Money manager Vishal Patel is shifting investments from U.S. stocks to select Canadian companies like Alimentation Couche-Tard, Brookfield Corp., and WSP Global, while trimming Nvidia holdings, due to their strong management and growth prospects, despite acknowledging certain risks.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Economic Relief Package: Limited Impact Despite Tax Cuts and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's new economic relief package, effective January 2024, includes a β¬5 increase in child benefit to β¬255, tax bracket adjustments to counter cold progression, and increased child tax allowance. Despite this, the Institute of German Economy predicts many households will still have less net inco...
Germany's Economic Relief Package: Limited Impact Despite Tax Cuts and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's new economic relief package, effective January 2024, includes a β¬5 increase in child benefit to β¬255, tax bracket adjustments to counter cold progression, and increased child tax allowance. Despite this, the Institute of German Economy predicts many households will still have less net inco...
Progress
36% Bias Score
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (β¬250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
MindOut" Program to Boost Mental Well-being of NRW Students
The "MindOut" program, funded by Westlotto (β¬250,000), will launch in spring 2024 in 80 NRW schools, teaching students (9th grade and above) social-emotional skills to improve well-being and reduce the risk of mental health issues.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Chagall's Biblical Illustrations: A SaarbrΓΌcken Exhibition
The Saarland Museum in SaarbrΓΌcken presents "Marc Chagall. Sacred Scripture," showcasing 120 of Chagall's Old Testament illustrations until April 13, 2025; the exhibition highlights Chagall's unique interpretation of biblical themes, blending personal experiences with religious imagery.
Chagall's Biblical Illustrations: A SaarbrΓΌcken Exhibition
The Saarland Museum in SaarbrΓΌcken presents "Marc Chagall. Sacred Scripture," showcasing 120 of Chagall's Old Testament illustrations until April 13, 2025; the exhibition highlights Chagall's unique interpretation of biblical themes, blending personal experiences with religious imagery.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved continued funding for the Deutschlandticket public transportation pass for 2024, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU, but long-term funding remains uncertain beyond 2024, with the monthly cost rising to β¬58.
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved continued funding for the Deutschlandticket public transportation pass for 2024, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU, but long-term funding remains uncertain beyond 2024, with the monthly cost rising to β¬58.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Germany Approves Tax Cuts to Offset Inflation
The German parliament approved tax cuts totaling 564 euros over two years, to offset inflation's impact on taxpayers; additionally, adjustments to the solidarity surcharges and child benefits were approved.
Germany Approves Tax Cuts to Offset Inflation
The German parliament approved tax cuts totaling 564 euros over two years, to offset inflation's impact on taxpayers; additionally, adjustments to the solidarity surcharges and child benefits were approved.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Canadian Small Business Tax Relief Measures Stalled in Parliament
Proposed Canadian tax relief measures for small businesses, including a higher lifetime capital gains exemption and the Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive, remain stalled in Parliament, creating uncertainty for business owners planning sales and causing financial stress.
Canadian Small Business Tax Relief Measures Stalled in Parliament
Proposed Canadian tax relief measures for small businesses, including a higher lifetime capital gains exemption and the Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive, remain stalled in Parliament, creating uncertainty for business owners planning sales and causing financial stress.
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32% Bias Score
Canadian Hiring Managers Increase Year-End Bonuses Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A new survey reveals that 95% of Canadian hiring managers in professional services plan to award year-end bonuses in 2024, a significant increase from 92% in 2023, with 65% planning to increase bonus amounts to retain talent amidst economic challenges and rising employee financial stress.
Canadian Hiring Managers Increase Year-End Bonuses Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A new survey reveals that 95% of Canadian hiring managers in professional services plan to award year-end bonuses in 2024, a significant increase from 92% in 2023, with 65% planning to increase bonus amounts to retain talent amidst economic challenges and rising employee financial stress.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved funding for the 49-euro Deutschlandticket regional transport pass for 2024, increasing to 58 euros next year, resolving short-term funding issues through an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU; however, long-term funding remains uncertain.
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved funding for the 49-euro Deutschlandticket regional transport pass for 2024, increasing to 58 euros next year, resolving short-term funding issues through an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU; however, long-term funding remains uncertain.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Bundesrat Approves Tax Cuts, Child Benefit Increases
The German Bundesrat approved tax cuts to offset "kalte Progression" and increased child benefits, effective 2025-2026, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, FDP, and Union; however, economic stimulus measures were excluded.
German Bundesrat Approves Tax Cuts, Child Benefit Increases
The German Bundesrat approved tax cuts to offset "kalte Progression" and increased child benefits, effective 2025-2026, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, FDP, and Union; however, economic stimulus measures were excluded.
Progress
32% Bias Score