March 2025
April 2025
Tariffs Hit New Retirees Hardest
President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods sent Canada's main stock index to a near two-month low, impacting new retirees heavily due to sequence of returns risk; financial planners advise cash-wedge strategies and Monte Carlo simulations for mitigating losses.
Tariffs Hit New Retirees Hardest
President Trump's 25 percent tariffs on most Canadian goods sent Canada's main stock index to a near two-month low, impacting new retirees heavily due to sequence of returns risk; financial planners advise cash-wedge strategies and Monte Carlo simulations for mitigating losses.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Canada Pauses Preventative Health Task Force Amidst Review
Canada's federal government temporarily suspended the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, pending an external review addressing concerns about their processes and recommendations, impacting several guideline updates.
Canada Pauses Preventative Health Task Force Amidst Review
Canada's federal government temporarily suspended the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care, pending an external review addressing concerns about their processes and recommendations, impacting several guideline updates.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Saxony-Anhalt: Women Hold 34% of Leadership Positions, Exceeding National Average
In Saxony-Anhalt, 34% of leadership positions are held by women in 2022, exceeding the national average but revealing large discrepancies across sectors, with a persistent gender pay gap showing women earn €4,549 monthly versus men's €5,040.
Saxony-Anhalt: Women Hold 34% of Leadership Positions, Exceeding National Average
In Saxony-Anhalt, 34% of leadership positions are held by women in 2022, exceeding the national average but revealing large discrepancies across sectors, with a persistent gender pay gap showing women earn €4,549 monthly versus men's €5,040.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Smoke Bombs and Violence Erupt in Serbian Parliament
On Tuesday, Serbian opposition lawmakers used smoke bombs and engaged in physical altercations during a parliamentary session after the ruling majority refused to acknowledge the Prime Minister's resignation, leading to injuries and an ongoing investigation.
Smoke Bombs and Violence Erupt in Serbian Parliament
On Tuesday, Serbian opposition lawmakers used smoke bombs and engaged in physical altercations during a parliamentary session after the ruling majority refused to acknowledge the Prime Minister's resignation, leading to injuries and an ongoing investigation.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Divided Serbian Media: Protests Expose Deep Polarization
During recent Serbian protests, independent media offered extensive coverage while pro-regime tabloids responded with aggressive rhetoric, creating a stark contrast that has driven citizens towards social media for alternative news sources, despite risks of misinformation.
Divided Serbian Media: Protests Expose Deep Polarization
During recent Serbian protests, independent media offered extensive coverage while pro-regime tabloids responded with aggressive rhetoric, creating a stark contrast that has driven citizens towards social media for alternative news sources, despite risks of misinformation.
Progress
56% Bias Score
German Foreign Minister Baerbock Resigns From Greens' Leadership
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock resigned from her leadership role in the Greens parliamentary group due to personal reasons following intense years in politics and a recent divorce, while the Greens received 11.6% of the vote in the recent election.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock Resigns From Greens' Leadership
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock resigned from her leadership role in the Greens parliamentary group due to personal reasons following intense years in politics and a recent divorce, while the Greens received 11.6% of the vote in the recent election.
Progress
44% Bias Score
German Bundestag's Female Representation Remains Low at 32.4%
Women hold 32.4% of seats in Germany's newly elected Bundestag, significantly below the 51.7% of women in the adult German population and lower than in 2013 (36.5%) and 2021 (35.7%). Germany ranks 44th internationally in female parliamentary representation, highlighting a need for policy changes.
German Bundestag's Female Representation Remains Low at 32.4%
Women hold 32.4% of seats in Germany's newly elected Bundestag, significantly below the 51.7% of women in the adult German population and lower than in 2013 (36.5%) and 2021 (35.7%). Germany ranks 44th internationally in female parliamentary representation, highlighting a need for policy changes.
Progress
20% Bias Score
Germany Accepts Second Group of Afghan Refugees Amid Political Backlash
Germany has flown a second group of 132 Afghan refugees and their family members, including 57 minors, to Berlin from Islamabad, Pakistan, despite criticism from some politicians who demand a halt to such programs.
Germany Accepts Second Group of Afghan Refugees Amid Political Backlash
Germany has flown a second group of 132 Afghan refugees and their family members, including 57 minors, to Berlin from Islamabad, Pakistan, despite criticism from some politicians who demand a halt to such programs.
Progress
56% Bias Score
83,000 North Macedonian Workers Await January Salaries Amidst Economic Instability
In North Macedonia, 83,000 workers are awaiting their January salaries, a significant increase from 25,000 last year, due to companies' illiquidity and debt; the government is considering changing the payment deadline to the 5th of the month.
83,000 North Macedonian Workers Await January Salaries Amidst Economic Instability
In North Macedonia, 83,000 workers are awaiting their January salaries, a significant increase from 25,000 last year, due to companies' illiquidity and debt; the government is considering changing the payment deadline to the 5th of the month.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Evonik's US Production Mitigates Tariff Risks, Profits Rise
German chemical company Evonik, with 31,900 employees globally, reported a €222 million net profit in 2024, a significant improvement from a €465 million loss in 2023, driven by cost-cutting and a focus on specialty chemicals; 80 percent of its US sales are from products manufactured in the US.
Evonik's US Production Mitigates Tariff Risks, Profits Rise
German chemical company Evonik, with 31,900 employees globally, reported a €222 million net profit in 2024, a significant improvement from a €465 million loss in 2023, driven by cost-cutting and a focus on specialty chemicals; 80 percent of its US sales are from products manufactured in the US.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Verdi Strike Disrupts NRW Services to Highlight Gender Pay Gap
On March 3rd, 2023, the Verdi union organized a warning strike in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, closing kindergartens, disrupting social services and healthcare, to protest gender pay inequality in predominantly female public sector jobs, demanding an 8 percent wage increase or at least €350 more...
Verdi Strike Disrupts NRW Services to Highlight Gender Pay Gap
On March 3rd, 2023, the Verdi union organized a warning strike in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, closing kindergartens, disrupting social services and healthcare, to protest gender pay inequality in predominantly female public sector jobs, demanding an 8 percent wage increase or at least €350 more...
Progress
48% Bias Score
France Appoints High Commissioner for Children Amidst Concerns Over Ministry Structure
France appointed Sarah El Haïry, former Minister Delegate for Youth, as High Commissioner for Children on Wednesday, addressing concerns of child protection associations. However, the office's placement under the Ministry of Health and unconfirmed budget raise concerns about its effectiveness.
France Appoints High Commissioner for Children Amidst Concerns Over Ministry Structure
France appointed Sarah El Haïry, former Minister Delegate for Youth, as High Commissioner for Children on Wednesday, addressing concerns of child protection associations. However, the office's placement under the Ministry of Health and unconfirmed budget raise concerns about its effectiveness.
Progress
40% Bias Score