January 2025
February 2025
Germany Guarantees Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims
Germany's coalition government and opposition Union party agreed to a law guaranteeing shelter and support for women facing violence, with a 2.6 billion euro federal funding commitment, marking a significant change from a previously resource-limited system.
Germany Guarantees Shelter for Domestic Violence Victims
Germany's coalition government and opposition Union party agreed to a law guaranteeing shelter and support for women facing violence, with a 2.6 billion euro federal funding commitment, marking a significant change from a previously resource-limited system.
Progress
40% Bias Score
MEP Urges Greenland to Rejoin EU Amid Trump's Acquisition Threats
Danish MEP Morten Løkkegaard urged Greenland to consider rejoining the EU for protection against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to acquire the island, prompting discussions about Greenland's future alliances and its relationship with Europe amid a changing geopolitical landscape.
MEP Urges Greenland to Rejoin EU Amid Trump's Acquisition Threats
Danish MEP Morten Løkkegaard urged Greenland to consider rejoining the EU for protection against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to acquire the island, prompting discussions about Greenland's future alliances and its relationship with Europe amid a changing geopolitical landscape.
Progress
60% Bias Score
German Police Arrest Five in Major Human Smuggling Raid
German police arrested five Iraqi men in a multi-state raid targeting a human smuggling ring; the gang allegedly smuggled around 370 migrants from the Middle East through Central Europe, charging \$2,000-3,000 per person in inhumane conditions.
German Police Arrest Five in Major Human Smuggling Raid
German police arrested five Iraqi men in a multi-state raid targeting a human smuggling ring; the gang allegedly smuggled around 370 migrants from the Middle East through Central Europe, charging \$2,000-3,000 per person in inhumane conditions.
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40% Bias Score
Federal Social Program Freeze Blocked by Judge
The Trump administration issued a temporary freeze on numerous federal social programs to review their alignment with the White House's agenda; however, a judge swiftly blocked the order following legal action by non-profit organizations.
Federal Social Program Freeze Blocked by Judge
The Trump administration issued a temporary freeze on numerous federal social programs to review their alignment with the White House's agenda; however, a judge swiftly blocked the order following legal action by non-profit organizations.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Scholz Accuses Union of Illegal Migration Policy Proposals
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the Union's proposed stricter migration policy as illegal under German and EU law, warning that it would violate European unity and potentially set a dangerous precedent, while also highlighting existing legal frameworks that could prevent the recent crimes t...
Scholz Accuses Union of Illegal Migration Policy Proposals
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the Union's proposed stricter migration policy as illegal under German and EU law, warning that it would violate European unity and potentially set a dangerous precedent, while also highlighting existing legal frameworks that could prevent the recent crimes t...
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52% Bias Score
U.S. Military to House Migrants at Colorado Base Amid Trump Crackdown
The U.S. military will allow ICE to detain migrants at Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado starting Monday, expanding the military's role in President Trump's immigration crackdown that includes increased deportations and border troop deployments, resulting in approximately 1,000-1,200 daily arrest...
U.S. Military to House Migrants at Colorado Base Amid Trump Crackdown
The U.S. military will allow ICE to detain migrants at Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado starting Monday, expanding the military's role in President Trump's immigration crackdown that includes increased deportations and border troop deployments, resulting in approximately 1,000-1,200 daily arrest...
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72% Bias Score
Trump Administration Expands White House Briefings to Include Social Media Influencers
President Trump's administration is changing its approach to media relations by including social media influencers in White House briefings, as announced by spokesperson Caroline Levit on January 28th, prioritizing online platforms over traditional media due to the latter's declining audience reach.
Trump Administration Expands White House Briefings to Include Social Media Influencers
President Trump's administration is changing its approach to media relations by including social media influencers in White House briefings, as announced by spokesperson Caroline Levit on January 28th, prioritizing online platforms over traditional media due to the latter's declining audience reach.
Progress
52% Bias Score
France Investigates Binance for Money Laundering and Tax Fraud
France launched a judicial investigation into Binance for money laundering and tax fraud, potentially linked to drug trafficking, between 2019 and 2024, following a 2022 preliminary inquiry prompted by user complaints and alleged illegal marketing practices; Binance denies the accusations.
France Investigates Binance for Money Laundering and Tax Fraud
France launched a judicial investigation into Binance for money laundering and tax fraud, potentially linked to drug trafficking, between 2019 and 2024, following a 2022 preliminary inquiry prompted by user complaints and alleged illegal marketing practices; Binance denies the accusations.
Progress
44% Bias Score
EU Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Counter Economic Slowdown
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a plan to boost Europe's lagging economy by improving innovation, securing energy supplies, and streamlining regulations while acknowledging funding limitations and the need for governmental coordination.
EU Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Counter Economic Slowdown
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a plan to boost Europe's lagging economy by improving innovation, securing energy supplies, and streamlining regulations while acknowledging funding limitations and the need for governmental coordination.
Progress
44% Bias Score
US Senate Blocks Sanctions on International Criminal Court
The US Senate blocked legislation that would have sanctioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, with a 54-45 vote failing to reach the required 60 votes; the bill had previously passed the House.
US Senate Blocks Sanctions on International Criminal Court
The US Senate blocked legislation that would have sanctioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) over its arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials, with a 54-45 vote failing to reach the required 60 votes; the bill had previously passed the House.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Trump Administration Offers Severance to 2.3 Million Federal Employees
The Trump administration offered a severance package to approximately 2.3 million federal employees, encouraging resignations by February 6th with full salary until September; this is the largest attempt to reduce the size of the government.
Trump Administration Offers Severance to 2.3 Million Federal Employees
The Trump administration offered a severance package to approximately 2.3 million federal employees, encouraging resignations by February 6th with full salary until September; this is the largest attempt to reduce the size of the government.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Louvre Museum to Undergo 800 Million Euro Renovation
French President Macron announced an 800 million euro renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new entrance, a dedicated Mona Lisa room, and addressing issues of overcrowding, outdated equipment, and climate concerns, aiming for 12 million annual visitors by 2031.
Louvre Museum to Undergo 800 Million Euro Renovation
French President Macron announced an 800 million euro renovation of the Louvre Museum in Paris, including a new entrance, a dedicated Mona Lisa room, and addressing issues of overcrowding, outdated equipment, and climate concerns, aiming for 12 million annual visitors by 2031.
Progress
48% Bias Score