January 2025
February 2025
EU Unveils "Competitive Compass" Plan to Boost Innovation and Slash Regulations
The EU launched the "Competitive Compass" plan to boost competitiveness by slashing regulations, mobilizing citizen savings (€800 billion annually) for investment in future technologies, and creating a "Clean Industrial Deal" to promote green technologies while maintaining competitiveness.
EU Unveils "Competitive Compass" Plan to Boost Innovation and Slash Regulations
The EU launched the "Competitive Compass" plan to boost competitiveness by slashing regulations, mobilizing citizen savings (€800 billion annually) for investment in future technologies, and creating a "Clean Industrial Deal" to promote green technologies while maintaining competitiveness.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Lourenço Demands Troop Withdrawal from DRC as M23 Conflict Intensifies
Angolan President João Lourenço demanded the immediate withdrawal of M23 rebels and Rwandan troops from the DRC on January 29th, a key condition for a tripartite summit in Luanda; however, analysts express skepticism due to ongoing fighting and the M23's maximalist demands, including the potential o...
Lourenço Demands Troop Withdrawal from DRC as M23 Conflict Intensifies
Angolan President João Lourenço demanded the immediate withdrawal of M23 rebels and Rwandan troops from the DRC on January 29th, a key condition for a tripartite summit in Luanda; however, analysts express skepticism due to ongoing fighting and the M23's maximalist demands, including the potential o...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Kremlin Silent on Syria's Reported Request for Assad's Extradition
Following reports that Syria's new government requested Bashar Assad's extradition from Russia in exchange for maintaining its military bases, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment, stating that dialogue would continue; this follows a Russian official visit to Damascus after Assad's...
Kremlin Silent on Syria's Reported Request for Assad's Extradition
Following reports that Syria's new government requested Bashar Assad's extradition from Russia in exchange for maintaining its military bases, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov declined to comment, stating that dialogue would continue; this follows a Russian official visit to Damascus after Assad's...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term: Increased Assertiveness in Latin American Policy
Donald Trump's second term begins with a stronger focus on combating drug trafficking, illegal migration, and increasing confrontation with China in Latin America, impacting regional alliances and integration efforts.
Trump's Second Term: Increased Assertiveness in Latin American Policy
Donald Trump's second term begins with a stronger focus on combating drug trafficking, illegal migration, and increasing confrontation with China in Latin America, impacting regional alliances and integration efforts.
Progress
40% Bias Score
German Parliament Backs Stricter Immigration Controls
The German parliament passed a resolution proposing stricter border controls and immediate deportation of all illegal entrants, including asylum seekers, with support from the CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, despite opposition from other parties; a related bill will be voted on shortly.
German Parliament Backs Stricter Immigration Controls
The German parliament passed a resolution proposing stricter border controls and immediate deportation of all illegal entrants, including asylum seekers, with support from the CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, despite opposition from other parties; a related bill will be voted on shortly.
Progress
52% Bias Score
German Bundestag Debates Stricter Migration and Security Policies
The German Bundestag debated the Union's proposed stricter migration and security policies, with Chancellor Scholz rejecting them while emphasizing asylum rights and condemning recent violent acts; the debate also covered Germany's weaker-than-expected economic growth and a remembrance ceremony for ...
German Bundestag Debates Stricter Migration and Security Policies
The German Bundestag debated the Union's proposed stricter migration and security policies, with Chancellor Scholz rejecting them while emphasizing asylum rights and condemning recent violent acts; the debate also covered Germany's weaker-than-expected economic growth and a remembrance ceremony for ...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Trump's Criticism
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady at 4.25-4.5 percent in its first meeting since Donald Trump's return to power, despite Trump's advocacy for lower rates and claims of superior economic knowledge. The Fed cited persistently elevated inflation as its reason, with December's consum...
Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amidst Trump's Criticism
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady at 4.25-4.5 percent in its first meeting since Donald Trump's return to power, despite Trump's advocacy for lower rates and claims of superior economic knowledge. The Fed cited persistently elevated inflation as its reason, with December's consum...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Austria on Brink of Far-Right Leadership Amidst Global Right-Wing Surge
Austria is poised for a far-right FPÖ chancellor due to the failure of previous coalition negotiations and widespread public dissatisfaction with traditional politics, signaling a global rise of right-wing influence.
Austria on Brink of Far-Right Leadership Amidst Global Right-Wing Surge
Austria is poised for a far-right FPÖ chancellor due to the failure of previous coalition negotiations and widespread public dissatisfaction with traditional politics, signaling a global rise of right-wing influence.
Progress
56% Bias Score
German Parliament Votes to Restrict Asylum Seekers
The German lower house of parliament passed a non-binding resolution on January 29, 2025, to close borders to asylum seekers, with support from the far-right AfD, following a deadly knife attack.
German Parliament Votes to Restrict Asylum Seekers
The German lower house of parliament passed a non-binding resolution on January 29, 2025, to close borders to asylum seekers, with support from the far-right AfD, following a deadly knife attack.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Unveils Plan to Boost Europe's Stagnant Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a "competitiveness compass" urging EU governments to boost innovation, decarbonization, and secure energy supplies to counter Europe's sluggish economy, warning of potential risks if action is not taken.
Von der Leyen Unveils Plan to Boost Europe's Stagnant Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a "competitiveness compass" urging EU governments to boost innovation, decarbonization, and secure energy supplies to counter Europe's sluggish economy, warning of potential risks if action is not taken.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Serbian Protests and Accusations Against Croatian Citizens
Mass protests in Serbia, triggered by 15 deaths at Novi Sad's train station on November 1st, led to the resignation of two top officials. Serbian authorities are blaming Croatian citizens for inciting the unrest, leading to detentions and the publication of their personal details.
Serbian Protests and Accusations Against Croatian Citizens
Mass protests in Serbia, triggered by 15 deaths at Novi Sad's train station on November 1st, led to the resignation of two top officials. Serbian authorities are blaming Croatian citizens for inciting the unrest, leading to detentions and the publication of their personal details.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern enshrines protection of Jewish life in constitution
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's parliament amended its constitution to protect and promote Jewish life and culture as a state goal, passing with a two-thirds majority (59-0) following a rise in antisemitic incidents after the Hamas attack on Israel; the AfD opposed the change.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern enshrines protection of Jewish life in constitution
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's parliament amended its constitution to protect and promote Jewish life and culture as a state goal, passing with a two-thirds majority (59-0) following a rise in antisemitic incidents after the Hamas attack on Israel; the AfD opposed the change.
Progress
40% Bias Score