February 2025
March 2025
EU to Resume and Expand Cooperation with Israel Amid Human Rights Concerns
The EU plans to resume and expand bilateral cooperation with Israel, despite protests from human rights groups and a demonstration by EU staff, and despite calls from some member states to suspend relations due to human rights concerns related to the Gaza war and actions in the West Bank.
EU to Resume and Expand Cooperation with Israel Amid Human Rights Concerns
The EU plans to resume and expand bilateral cooperation with Israel, despite protests from human rights groups and a demonstration by EU staff, and despite calls from some member states to suspend relations due to human rights concerns related to the Gaza war and actions in the West Bank.
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48% Bias Score
AfD achieves historic best in German election, falling short of expectations
In Germany's recent election, the far-right AfD party secured nearly 20 percent of the vote, its best result ever, despite falling short of its own expectations; this success is attributed to exploitation of migrant-related incidents, support from international figures, and the CDU's adoption of rig...
AfD achieves historic best in German election, falling short of expectations
In Germany's recent election, the far-right AfD party secured nearly 20 percent of the vote, its best result ever, despite falling short of its own expectations; this success is attributed to exploitation of migrant-related incidents, support from international figures, and the CDU's adoption of rig...
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48% Bias Score
German Election Results Fuel Concerns About Extremism in Romania
The strong showing of Germany's far-right AfD in recent elections raises concerns in Romania about similar trends ahead of its own presidential vote. This outcome could influence Romania's response to Russian interference and its foreign policy alignment with the EU and US.
German Election Results Fuel Concerns About Extremism in Romania
The strong showing of Germany's far-right AfD in recent elections raises concerns in Romania about similar trends ahead of its own presidential vote. This outcome could influence Romania's response to Russian interference and its foreign policy alignment with the EU and US.
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56% Bias Score
Merz Projected to Become Germany's Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, chairman of Germany's CDU, is projected to become the next Chancellor after winning the September 2024 election against Olaf Scholz, marking a shift towards conservative policies in Germany and potentially impacting domestic and foreign affairs.
Merz Projected to Become Germany's Next Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, chairman of Germany's CDU, is projected to become the next Chancellor after winning the September 2024 election against Olaf Scholz, marking a shift towards conservative policies in Germany and potentially impacting domestic and foreign affairs.
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40% Bias Score
Poland's Rising EU Influence
Poland's current EU Council presidency has significantly increased its influence within the EU, overshadowing Germany and France due to their perceived hesitations and internal challenges; this is perceived by many Poles as a lasting shift in power.
Poland's Rising EU Influence
Poland's current EU Council presidency has significantly increased its influence within the EU, overshadowing Germany and France due to their perceived hesitations and internal challenges; this is perceived by many Poles as a lasting shift in power.
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64% Bias Score
Italian Fighter Jets Escort American Airlines Flight After Bomb Threat
American Airlines flight 292, traveling from JFK to New Delhi, was escorted by Italian fighter jets to Rome after a non-credible bomb threat received by email; passengers will depart for New Delhi on Monday.
Italian Fighter Jets Escort American Airlines Flight After Bomb Threat
American Airlines flight 292, traveling from JFK to New Delhi, was escorted by Italian fighter jets to Rome after a non-credible bomb threat received by email; passengers will depart for New Delhi on Monday.
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36% Bias Score
CDU Wins German Federal Election in Record Turnout, AfD Makes Significant Gains
Germany's 2025 federal elections saw a record 84% voter turnout, resulting in a CDU/CSU victory with 29% of the vote (Infratest-dimap), the AfD securing 19.5%, and the SPD suffering its worst result since 1890. Coalition negotiations are expected to be complex.
CDU Wins German Federal Election in Record Turnout, AfD Makes Significant Gains
Germany's 2025 federal elections saw a record 84% voter turnout, resulting in a CDU/CSU victory with 29% of the vote (Infratest-dimap), the AfD securing 19.5%, and the SPD suffering its worst result since 1890. Coalition negotiations are expected to be complex.
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56% Bias Score
Meloni's CPAC Address Highlights Tensions Between Populism and EU Leadership
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a video address at the CPAC conference in Washington on Saturday, balancing criticism of "globalist elites" with affirmations of support for Ukraine and the EU, highlighting the tensions between her right-wing populist base and her role within the EU.
Meloni's CPAC Address Highlights Tensions Between Populism and EU Leadership
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a video address at the CPAC conference in Washington on Saturday, balancing criticism of "globalist elites" with affirmations of support for Ukraine and the EU, highlighting the tensions between her right-wing populist base and her role within the EU.
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40% Bias Score
German Snap Elections: Coalition Government Suffers Crushing Defeat
Germany's snap federal elections on February 23rd resulted in significant losses for Chancellor Scholz's coalition government: the SPD dropped to third place, the Greens to 12%, and the FDP may fall below the 5% threshold, potentially losing parliamentary representation amidst economic crisis and ri...
German Snap Elections: Coalition Government Suffers Crushing Defeat
Germany's snap federal elections on February 23rd resulted in significant losses for Chancellor Scholz's coalition government: the SPD dropped to third place, the Greens to 12%, and the FDP may fall below the 5% threshold, potentially losing parliamentary representation amidst economic crisis and ri...
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40% Bias Score
Antisemitic Attack at Berlin Holocaust Memorial: Syrian Refugee Suspect
A 19-year-old Syrian refugee, Wissam al-M., stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, prompting calls for his deportation and raising concerns about immigration and security. The attack, allegedly motivated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, occurred two days before Germa...
Antisemitic Attack at Berlin Holocaust Memorial: Syrian Refugee Suspect
A 19-year-old Syrian refugee, Wissam al-M., stabbed a Spanish tourist at Berlin's Holocaust Memorial on Friday, prompting calls for his deportation and raising concerns about immigration and security. The attack, allegedly motivated by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, occurred two days before Germa...
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64% Bias Score
Mulhouse Knife Attack: One Dead, Five Injured in Terrorist Incident
A 37-year-old Algerian man, known for extremist views, killed one and injured five police officers in a knife attack in Mulhouse, France, on Saturday; authorities are investigating potential links to a nearby solidarity demonstration.
Mulhouse Knife Attack: One Dead, Five Injured in Terrorist Incident
A 37-year-old Algerian man, known for extremist views, killed one and injured five police officers in a knife attack in Mulhouse, France, on Saturday; authorities are investigating potential links to a nearby solidarity demonstration.
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52% Bias Score
Musk Orders US Federal Employees to Submit Weekly Work Summaries or Face Termination
US federal employees face termination if they don't submit weekly work summaries by Monday midnight, as ordered by Elon Musk, head of the Department of Efficiency (DOGE), under President Trump's administration, prompting defiance from agencies and unions.
Musk Orders US Federal Employees to Submit Weekly Work Summaries or Face Termination
US federal employees face termination if they don't submit weekly work summaries by Monday midnight, as ordered by Elon Musk, head of the Department of Efficiency (DOGE), under President Trump's administration, prompting defiance from agencies and unions.
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64% Bias Score