February 2025
March 2025
French Senate Approves 2025 Social Security Budget with €22.1 Billion Deficit
The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget on Monday, with a €22.1 billion deficit, following concessions to opposition parties and the censure of the previous government; the budget includes increased health spending and a new penalty for missed medical appointments.
French Senate Approves 2025 Social Security Budget with €22.1 Billion Deficit
The French Senate approved the 2025 Social Security budget on Monday, with a €22.1 billion deficit, following concessions to opposition parties and the censure of the previous government; the budget includes increased health spending and a new penalty for missed medical appointments.
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36% Bias Score
Lombard's Appointment, Avian Flu Risk, and France's AI Challenge
L'Express published articles profiling France's new Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, sparking debate about his past policies and the importance of transparency, while also discussing the potential threat of a highly virulent avian flu virus and the challenges facing France in the field of artificial ...
Lombard's Appointment, Avian Flu Risk, and France's AI Challenge
L'Express published articles profiling France's new Finance Minister, Eric Lombard, sparking debate about his past policies and the importance of transparency, while also discussing the potential threat of a highly virulent avian flu virus and the challenges facing France in the field of artificial ...
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0% Bias Score
Delta Flight 411 Crash Lands in Toronto; All Passengers Survive
All 80 passengers and crew on Delta flight 411 from Minneapolis survived a crash landing in Toronto after strong winds caused the plane to skid, flip, and lose a wing upon landing; passengers reported immediate camaraderie and collaborative rescue efforts.
Delta Flight 411 Crash Lands in Toronto; All Passengers Survive
All 80 passengers and crew on Delta flight 411 from Minneapolis survived a crash landing in Toronto after strong winds caused the plane to skid, flip, and lose a wing upon landing; passengers reported immediate camaraderie and collaborative rescue efforts.
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44% Bias Score
German Poverty Risk Falls, Low-Wage Sector Shrinks: DIW Study
A recent DIW study shows that despite initial wage losses (1995-2012), German real wages rose 18 percent overall by 2022, with lower income groups gaining most; this is despite recent inflation-induced losses.
German Poverty Risk Falls, Low-Wage Sector Shrinks: DIW Study
A recent DIW study shows that despite initial wage losses (1995-2012), German real wages rose 18 percent overall by 2022, with lower income groups gaining most; this is despite recent inflation-induced losses.
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44% Bias Score
Habeck's Green Candidacy Amidst Coalition Collapse and Low Approval
Robert Habeck, the Green Party's chancellor candidate for Germany's February 23rd election, faces a challenging campaign despite his party's low approval ratings following controversial climate policies and the collapse of the 'traffic light coalition'.
Habeck's Green Candidacy Amidst Coalition Collapse and Low Approval
Robert Habeck, the Green Party's chancellor candidate for Germany's February 23rd election, faces a challenging campaign despite his party's low approval ratings following controversial climate policies and the collapse of the 'traffic light coalition'.
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40% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate State Audit Office Exposes Widespread Financial Mismanagement
The Rhineland-Palatinate State Audit Office uncovered significant financial mismanagement, including €136,000 in lost wind turbine compensation, €812,400 in unnecessary Police Academy spending, and 21.8 redundant positions in finance offices, alongside issues in personnel management and inadequate c...
Rhineland-Palatinate State Audit Office Exposes Widespread Financial Mismanagement
The Rhineland-Palatinate State Audit Office uncovered significant financial mismanagement, including €136,000 in lost wind turbine compensation, €812,400 in unnecessary Police Academy spending, and 21.8 redundant positions in finance offices, alongside issues in personnel management and inadequate c...
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44% Bias Score
French Business Leader Open to Higher Retirement Age, with Conditions
The head of France's CPME, Amir Reza-Tofighi, is open to discussing a 64-year-old retirement age, conditional on an indexation mechanism to life expectancy and aligning CSG taxes on retirees with those of active workers, as part of the government's review of the 2023 pension reform.
French Business Leader Open to Higher Retirement Age, with Conditions
The head of France's CPME, Amir Reza-Tofighi, is open to discussing a 64-year-old retirement age, conditional on an indexation mechanism to life expectancy and aligning CSG taxes on retirees with those of active workers, as part of the government's review of the 2023 pension reform.
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36% Bias Score
Rising Stillbirth Rate in Germany: A Complex Issue
Germany's stillbirth rate rose from 3.5 to 4.3 per 1000 births between 2007 and 2021, a trend linked to factors including improved prenatal diagnostics, later maternal age, and legal allowances for late-term abortions.
Rising Stillbirth Rate in Germany: A Complex Issue
Germany's stillbirth rate rose from 3.5 to 4.3 per 1000 births between 2007 and 2021, a trend linked to factors including improved prenatal diagnostics, later maternal age, and legal allowances for late-term abortions.
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48% Bias Score
Toronto Airport: Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing, 18 Injured
Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto experienced a nosedive landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, resulting in 18 injuries among 80 passengers, with no fatalities reported amidst strong winds; the cause remains under investigation.
Toronto Airport: Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing, 18 Injured
Delta flight 4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto experienced a nosedive landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday, resulting in 18 injuries among 80 passengers, with no fatalities reported amidst strong winds; the cause remains under investigation.
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24% Bias Score
Habeck's Uncertain Future After 'Traffic Light' Coalition Collapse
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party's chancellor candidate for the February 23rd election, faces low poll numbers and criticism for his climate policies despite his previous success as vice-chancellor and minister of economy and climate protection in the collapsed 'traffic light' coalition.
Habeck's Uncertain Future After 'Traffic Light' Coalition Collapse
Robert Habeck, Germany's Green Party's chancellor candidate for the February 23rd election, faces low poll numbers and criticism for his climate policies despite his previous success as vice-chancellor and minister of economy and climate protection in the collapsed 'traffic light' coalition.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Labor Shortage Eases Amidst Economic Slowdown
A new ifo Institute survey reveals that Germany's labor shortage has lessened in 2025, affecting 28 percent of companies due to the economic slowdown and resulting layoffs by major companies such as Volkswagen (over 35,000 job cuts). However, some sectors like services, law, and hospitality still re...
Germany's Labor Shortage Eases Amidst Economic Slowdown
A new ifo Institute survey reveals that Germany's labor shortage has lessened in 2025, affecting 28 percent of companies due to the economic slowdown and resulting layoffs by major companies such as Volkswagen (over 35,000 job cuts). However, some sectors like services, law, and hospitality still re...
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36% Bias Score
Urgent Recall of Boundless Crisps Due to Undeclared Milk
Boundless is recalling its 80g Sour Cream and Onion crisps due to potential milk contamination; affected batches (codes 31724, 32424, 34624, 34724) with best before dates of November 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025, pose a risk to those with milk allergies and should be returned to stores for a refun...
Urgent Recall of Boundless Crisps Due to Undeclared Milk
Boundless is recalling its 80g Sour Cream and Onion crisps due to potential milk contamination; affected batches (codes 31724, 32424, 34624, 34724) with best before dates of November 30, 2025 and December 31, 2025, pose a risk to those with milk allergies and should be returned to stores for a refun...
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8% Bias Score