February 2025
March 2025
Poland Proposes EU Cybersecurity Declaration Amidst Rising Threats
Poland is proposing an EU cybersecurity declaration to be signed by member states in early March in Warsaw, focusing on preparedness for incidents and enhanced cooperation; this follows recent incidents targeting undersea cables in the Baltic Sea and slow implementation of the NIS2 directive.
Poland Proposes EU Cybersecurity Declaration Amidst Rising Threats
Poland is proposing an EU cybersecurity declaration to be signed by member states in early March in Warsaw, focusing on preparedness for incidents and enhanced cooperation; this follows recent incidents targeting undersea cables in the Baltic Sea and slow implementation of the NIS2 directive.
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24% Bias Score
EU Population to Reach 449.3 Million in 2024, Aging Trend Continues
The EU population is projected to be 449.3 million in early 2024, with over 20% aged 65+, a 0.3% increase from 2023 and 2.9% from 2014; this aging trend, driven by increasing longevity and low birth rates, is expected to continue, placing a greater burden on the working-age population.
EU Population to Reach 449.3 Million in 2024, Aging Trend Continues
The EU population is projected to be 449.3 million in early 2024, with over 20% aged 65+, a 0.3% increase from 2023 and 2.9% from 2014; this aging trend, driven by increasing longevity and low birth rates, is expected to continue, placing a greater burden on the working-age population.
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36% Bias Score
Arrest Made in Alleged Plot to Attack Israeli Embassy in Berlin
German authorities arrested an 18-year-old Russian man from Brandenburg on January 1, 2025, for allegedly planning a politically motivated attack against the Israeli embassy in Berlin, based on evidence suggesting an Islamist background; the man was charged with preparing a serious act of violence e...
Arrest Made in Alleged Plot to Attack Israeli Embassy in Berlin
German authorities arrested an 18-year-old Russian man from Brandenburg on January 1, 2025, for allegedly planning a politically motivated attack against the Israeli embassy in Berlin, based on evidence suggesting an Islamist background; the man was charged with preparing a serious act of violence e...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring
Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.
Italian Authorities Bust Professional Art Forgery Ring
Italian authorities discovered a sophisticated art forgery workshop near Rome, seizing 71 fake paintings and materials used to create forgeries attributed to artists like Picasso and Rembrandt; this follows a November bust of a Europe-wide ring, highlighting the scale of art forgery operations.
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24% Bias Score
Chinese Military Drills Disrupt Australian Air Traffic
Three Chinese naval ships conducted military exercises off Australia's east coast, prompting several airlines to reroute flights due to concerns about live ammunition; the incident raises concerns about transparency and communication.
Chinese Military Drills Disrupt Australian Air Traffic
Three Chinese naval ships conducted military exercises off Australia's east coast, prompting several airlines to reroute flights due to concerns about live ammunition; the incident raises concerns about transparency and communication.
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48% Bias Score
AfD's Strategic Choice of Weidel: A Calculated Risk?
The AfD's strategic selection of Alice Weidel as its top candidate, despite her controversial statements about Putin and Trump, contrasts with the more volatile Björn Höcke, suggesting a calculated approach to power.
AfD's Strategic Choice of Weidel: A Calculated Risk?
The AfD's strategic selection of Alice Weidel as its top candidate, despite her controversial statements about Putin and Trump, contrasts with the more volatile Björn Höcke, suggesting a calculated approach to power.
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64% Bias Score
Chinese Military Drills Disrupt Tasman Sea Airspace
China conducted a live-fire military exercise in the Tasman Sea on Friday, prompting warnings to commercial flights, which resulted in at least three rerouting; Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated there was no imminent risk to Australian or New Zealand assets.
Chinese Military Drills Disrupt Tasman Sea Airspace
China conducted a live-fire military exercise in the Tasman Sea on Friday, prompting warnings to commercial flights, which resulted in at least three rerouting; Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated there was no imminent risk to Australian or New Zealand assets.
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36% Bias Score
EU Population Aging: 2024 Data and Future Projections
The EU's population is aging: In early 2024, it reached 449.3 million, with over 20% aged 65+, a 0.3% increase from 2023. This trend, driven by increased longevity and low fertility, is projected to continue, placing a greater burden on the working-age population and requiring significant adjustment...
EU Population Aging: 2024 Data and Future Projections
The EU's population is aging: In early 2024, it reached 449.3 million, with over 20% aged 65+, a 0.3% increase from 2023. This trend, driven by increased longevity and low fertility, is projected to continue, placing a greater burden on the working-age population and requiring significant adjustment...
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40% Bias Score
Bayern's €9.77 Billion Contribution Dominates Germany's 2024 Regional Redistribution
Germany's 2024 Länderfinanzausgleich redistributed €18.65 billion, with Bayern contributing €9.77 billion (52% of the total), while eastern states received €13.92 billion; Bayern filed a lawsuit in 2023 challenging the system's fairness.
Bayern's €9.77 Billion Contribution Dominates Germany's 2024 Regional Redistribution
Germany's 2024 Länderfinanzausgleich redistributed €18.65 billion, with Bayern contributing €9.77 billion (52% of the total), while eastern states received €13.92 billion; Bayern filed a lawsuit in 2023 challenging the system's fairness.
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56% Bias Score
Bavaria Faces Backlash Over Handling of Nazi-Looted Art Restitution
Heirs of Jewish art collectors criticize the Bavarian state government for its slow and opaque handling of restitution claims for Nazi-looted art, citing delays, lack of communication, and allegations of intentional stalling to avoid financial losses, leading to calls for greater transparency and in...
Bavaria Faces Backlash Over Handling of Nazi-Looted Art Restitution
Heirs of Jewish art collectors criticize the Bavarian state government for its slow and opaque handling of restitution claims for Nazi-looted art, citing delays, lack of communication, and allegations of intentional stalling to avoid financial losses, leading to calls for greater transparency and in...
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56% Bias Score
EDF Reports Record Profit on Nuclear Power and Exports, but Faces Future Uncertainties
France's EDF reported record 2024 profits of €18.3 billion before tax and €11.4 billion after tax, primarily driven by increased nuclear power generation (362 TWh) and record electricity exports (€5 billion), despite lower domestic prices and challenges in securing industrial contracts and financing...
EDF Reports Record Profit on Nuclear Power and Exports, but Faces Future Uncertainties
France's EDF reported record 2024 profits of €18.3 billion before tax and €11.4 billion after tax, primarily driven by increased nuclear power generation (362 TWh) and record electricity exports (€5 billion), despite lower domestic prices and challenges in securing industrial contracts and financing...
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36% Bias Score
German Media Trust: 2024 Forsa Study Shows Correlation with Democratic Values
The 2024 Forsa Info Monitor reveals that while 90% of Germans stay informed weekly, trust in traditional media, correlating with faith in democracy, stands at 60%, contrasting with lower confidence in social media; significant variations exist across demographics and political affiliations.
German Media Trust: 2024 Forsa Study Shows Correlation with Democratic Values
The 2024 Forsa Info Monitor reveals that while 90% of Germans stay informed weekly, trust in traditional media, correlating with faith in democracy, stands at 60%, contrasting with lower confidence in social media; significant variations exist across demographics and political affiliations.
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36% Bias Score