February 2025
March 2025
German Left Party's Unexpected Electoral Surge
In the German Bundestag elections, the Left party unexpectedly secured 8.8% of the vote, a dramatic increase from December's 3%, largely due to a successful grassroots campaign, strong social media presence, and public concern over social and economic issues.
German Left Party's Unexpected Electoral Surge
In the German Bundestag elections, the Left party unexpectedly secured 8.8% of the vote, a dramatic increase from December's 3%, largely due to a successful grassroots campaign, strong social media presence, and public concern over social and economic issues.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Merz's Election Victory Sparks Criticism of US, Plans for European Independence
Following the February 23rd German election, the CDU/CSU bloc led by Friedrich Merz won with 28.5% of the vote, prompting criticism of US interference and plans for increased European independence from the US. Close ties between Trump's associates and the AfD, the CDU's main opponent, are a key fact...
Merz's Election Victory Sparks Criticism of US, Plans for European Independence
Following the February 23rd German election, the CDU/CSU bloc led by Friedrich Merz won with 28.5% of the vote, prompting criticism of US interference and plans for increased European independence from the US. Close ties between Trump's associates and the AfD, the CDU's main opponent, are a key fact...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Doncic's Triple-Double Leads Lakers to Victory Over Mavericks
Luka Doncic scored 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in the Lakers' 107-99 win against the Mavericks on February 25th, marking his first triple-double with his new team; the game was notable for Doncic's emotional return to Dallas after a surprise trade in January, where he played for several y...
Doncic's Triple-Double Leads Lakers to Victory Over Mavericks
Luka Doncic scored 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 12 assists in the Lakers' 107-99 win against the Mavericks on February 25th, marking his first triple-double with his new team; the game was notable for Doncic's emotional return to Dallas after a surprise trade in January, where he played for several y...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's €200 Billion Defense Plan Faces Tight Deadline
Germany's conservatives are proposing a massive €200 billion defense package, facing opposition and a tight deadline before the new parliament convenes on March 25th due to concerns about waning US support for European defense within NATO.
Germany's €200 Billion Defense Plan Faces Tight Deadline
Germany's conservatives are proposing a massive €200 billion defense package, facing opposition and a tight deadline before the new parliament convenes on March 25th due to concerns about waning US support for European defense within NATO.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Ukraine, US Agree to Rare Earth Mining Deal; Security Guarantees Absent
Ukraine and the U.S. have reportedly agreed to an economic deal focusing on joint rare earth mining, without explicit security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially worth $1 trillion, with President Zelenskyy possibly signing it in Washington D.C. this Friday.
Ukraine, US Agree to Rare Earth Mining Deal; Security Guarantees Absent
Ukraine and the U.S. have reportedly agreed to an economic deal focusing on joint rare earth mining, without explicit security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially worth $1 trillion, with President Zelenskyy possibly signing it in Washington D.C. this Friday.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss Due to ECB Interest Rate Policy
Germany's Bundesbank reported a record €19.2 billion loss in 2024 due to the ECB's interest rate policy, resulting in no financial contribution to the federal budget for the fifth consecutive year; this follows the ECB's own record loss, and Germany's record national deficit despite record high nati...
Bundesbank Reports Record €19.2 Billion Loss Due to ECB Interest Rate Policy
Germany's Bundesbank reported a record €19.2 billion loss in 2024 due to the ECB's interest rate policy, resulting in no financial contribution to the federal budget for the fifth consecutive year; this follows the ECB's own record loss, and Germany's record national deficit despite record high nati...
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU Unveils "Omnibus" Regulation and "Clean Industrial Deal", Sparking Concerns Over Weakened Environmental Protections
The EU Commission will present the "Omnibus" regulation on Wednesday, aiming to simplify four sustainability laws, including the CSRD and supply chain act, while simultaneously unveiling the "Clean Industrial Deal" prioritizing industrial needs in climate action, causing concerns over weakened envir...
EU Unveils "Omnibus" Regulation and "Clean Industrial Deal", Sparking Concerns Over Weakened Environmental Protections
The EU Commission will present the "Omnibus" regulation on Wednesday, aiming to simplify four sustainability laws, including the CSRD and supply chain act, while simultaneously unveiling the "Clean Industrial Deal" prioritizing industrial needs in climate action, causing concerns over weakened envir...
Progress
56% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Victory in German Elections: Merz Poised for Chancellorship Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won the national elections on February 23rd, positioning Friedrich Merz to become chancellor; this victory comes amidst rising EU-US tensions and challenges posed by China's assertive policies and the need to manage relations with India, while navigating domestic concerns rega...
CDU/CSU Victory in German Elections: Merz Poised for Chancellorship Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won the national elections on February 23rd, positioning Friedrich Merz to become chancellor; this victory comes amidst rising EU-US tensions and challenges posed by China's assertive policies and the need to manage relations with India, while navigating domestic concerns rega...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Merz's Victory in German Election Signals Shift in Geopolitics
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won the national election, placing Friedrich Merz on track to become chancellor amid strained EU-US relations; the new government faces challenges balancing relations with China, India, and the US, while also navigating domestic issues like migration.
Merz's Victory in German Election Signals Shift in Geopolitics
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won the national election, placing Friedrich Merz on track to become chancellor amid strained EU-US relations; the new government faces challenges balancing relations with China, India, and the US, while also navigating domestic issues like migration.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Europe's Telecom Investment Decline Threatens Digital Sovereignty
Europe's €1 trillion connectivity sector, representing 4.7 percent of its GDP, faces a decline in telecom investment (-2 percent in 2023), hindering its digital sovereignty and competitiveness compared to global leaders like the US and China. The fragmented market with 41 major mobile operators and ...
Europe's Telecom Investment Decline Threatens Digital Sovereignty
Europe's €1 trillion connectivity sector, representing 4.7 percent of its GDP, faces a decline in telecom investment (-2 percent in 2023), hindering its digital sovereignty and competitiveness compared to global leaders like the US and China. The fragmented market with 41 major mobile operators and ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Germany's 2024 Federal Deficit Reaches €118.8 Billion
Germany recorded a €118.8 billion federal deficit in 2024, exceeding projections and the previous year, primarily due to increased interest payments (24.2% rise) and social benefits (7% rise) despite record-high revenues exceeding €2 trillion. This surpasses the EU's 3% GDP deficit limit, although G...
Germany's 2024 Federal Deficit Reaches €118.8 Billion
Germany recorded a €118.8 billion federal deficit in 2024, exceeding projections and the previous year, primarily due to increased interest payments (24.2% rise) and social benefits (7% rise) despite record-high revenues exceeding €2 trillion. This surpasses the EU's 3% GDP deficit limit, although G...
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Election: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Threat
Germany's recent election saw the Union and AfD gain significant support, raising concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights as these parties aim to roll back previously achieved protections and the AfD even seeks to abolish same-sex marriage and the Queer Commissioner's office.
German Election: LGBTQ+ Rights Under Threat
Germany's recent election saw the Union and AfD gain significant support, raising concerns about the future of LGBTQ+ rights as these parties aim to roll back previously achieved protections and the AfD even seeks to abolish same-sex marriage and the Queer Commissioner's office.
Progress
64% Bias Score