March 2025
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Hungarian Judges Protest Government Interference
On February 18th-19th, 2024, approximately 3,000 Hungarian judges and court staff protested in Budapest against a government plan to link their salaries to the implementation of judicial reforms, raising concerns about political influence and the erosion of judicial independence.
Hungarian Judges Protest Government Interference
On February 18th-19th, 2024, approximately 3,000 Hungarian judges and court staff protested in Budapest against a government plan to link their salaries to the implementation of judicial reforms, raising concerns about political influence and the erosion of judicial independence.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Parliament to Debate €500 Billion Spending Plan
The German parliament will debate constitutional amendments allowing for a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased defense spending on March 13th and 18th, requiring support from another party besides the CDU/CSU and SPD, facing potential legal challenge from the AfD.
Germany's Parliament to Debate €500 Billion Spending Plan
The German parliament will debate constitutional amendments allowing for a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased defense spending on March 13th and 18th, requiring support from another party besides the CDU/CSU and SPD, facing potential legal challenge from the AfD.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany's Coalition Talks Hampered by Massive Budget Deficit and Debt Brake Reform
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government facing a €130 billion deficit and requiring €900 billion for defense and infrastructure, necessitating a 'debt brake' reform and the creation of a €500 billion infrastructure fund, all to be approved by the current Bundestag before its...
Germany's Coalition Talks Hampered by Massive Budget Deficit and Debt Brake Reform
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are negotiating a coalition government facing a €130 billion deficit and requiring €900 billion for defense and infrastructure, necessitating a 'debt brake' reform and the creation of a €500 billion infrastructure fund, all to be approved by the current Bundestag before its...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Ukraine's Conscription Suspension: Ethical Concerns and Defense Strategies
Ole Nymoen criticizes Ukraine's suspension of conscription, arguing that a state's power depends on compelling citizen participation in warfare; he advocates for solidarity with all conflict victims, including those forcibly conscripted in Russia, and questions the ethical implications of increased ...
Ukraine's Conscription Suspension: Ethical Concerns and Defense Strategies
Ole Nymoen criticizes Ukraine's suspension of conscription, arguing that a state's power depends on compelling citizen participation in warfare; he advocates for solidarity with all conflict victims, including those forcibly conscripted in Russia, and questions the ethical implications of increased ...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Social Media Medical Misinformation: 85% of Posts Contain Inaccurate or Misleading Advice
A JAMA Network Open study found that 85% of social media posts about medical tests contain misleading or inaccurate advice, often omitting crucial risks and driven by influencer financial interests, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and public health awareness.
Social Media Medical Misinformation: 85% of Posts Contain Inaccurate or Misleading Advice
A JAMA Network Open study found that 85% of social media posts about medical tests contain misleading or inaccurate advice, often omitting crucial risks and driven by influencer financial interests, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and public health awareness.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Bundestag to Hold Special Sessions on Defense Spending and Infrastructure
The German Bundestag's old members will convene special sessions on March 13th and 18th to approve €500 billion in infrastructure spending and debt brake changes for increased defense spending, a move the AfD is challenging legally due to a lack of two-thirds majority in the newly elected Bundestag.
German Bundestag to Hold Special Sessions on Defense Spending and Infrastructure
The German Bundestag's old members will convene special sessions on March 13th and 18th to approve €500 billion in infrastructure spending and debt brake changes for increased defense spending, a move the AfD is challenging legally due to a lack of two-thirds majority in the newly elected Bundestag.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Germany: Union, SPD Agree on Billions for Defense, Infrastructure
Union and SPD in Germany agree on a plan to loosen the debt brake and create a €500 billion infrastructure fund over ten years, with €100 billion for states and municipalities, plus changes to defense spending rules, requiring support from the Greens to pass.
Germany: Union, SPD Agree on Billions for Defense, Infrastructure
Union and SPD in Germany agree on a plan to loosen the debt brake and create a €500 billion infrastructure fund over ten years, with €100 billion for states and municipalities, plus changes to defense spending rules, requiring support from the Greens to pass.
Progress
36% Bias Score
EU Summit Addresses Ukraine, Defense, and Border Security
EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine, European defense, and a new Schengen entry system, while Deutsche Post cuts 8000 jobs and Cyclone Alfred threatens Australia.
EU Summit Addresses Ukraine, Defense, and Border Security
EU leaders meet in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine, European defense, and a new Schengen entry system, while Deutsche Post cuts 8000 jobs and Cyclone Alfred threatens Australia.
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24% Bias Score
Canada to Consider Troops for Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission
Canada will potentially contribute troops to a UK and France-led peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine, while other European nations express varying levels of support and concerns regarding deployment, following discussions on security guarantees and the need for US backing.
Canada to Consider Troops for Ukraine Peacekeeping Mission
Canada will potentially contribute troops to a UK and France-led peacekeeping coalition in Ukraine, while other European nations express varying levels of support and concerns regarding deployment, following discussions on security guarantees and the need for US backing.
Progress
32% Bias Score
EU Unveils €2.8 Billion Plan to Rescue Auto Industry
The EU Commission unveiled a €2.8 billion plan to modernize its auto industry, facing threats from China and the US, including incentives for EVs, flexibility on emission limits, and investments in battery production to secure its future competitiveness.
EU Unveils €2.8 Billion Plan to Rescue Auto Industry
The EU Commission unveiled a €2.8 billion plan to modernize its auto industry, facing threats from China and the US, including incentives for EVs, flexibility on emission limits, and investments in battery production to secure its future competitiveness.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Deutsche Post to Cut 8,000 Jobs Amidst Tax Law Disadvantage
Deutsche Post plans to cut 8,000 jobs by year-end, citing high costs and a new tax law that disadvantages it against smaller competitors; the company employed 187,000 people in Germany at the end of 2024.
Deutsche Post to Cut 8,000 Jobs Amidst Tax Law Disadvantage
Deutsche Post plans to cut 8,000 jobs by year-end, citing high costs and a new tax law that disadvantages it against smaller competitors; the company employed 187,000 people in Germany at the end of 2024.
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48% Bias Score
Barclays Faces £12.5 Million Compensation Claim After Widespread IT Outage
Barclays faces a £12.5 million compensation claim following a three-day IT outage in January/February 2024 that disrupted millions of customers' access to online and mobile banking services, prompting a Treasury Committee investigation into widespread banking IT failures affecting nine major UK bank...
Barclays Faces £12.5 Million Compensation Claim After Widespread IT Outage
Barclays faces a £12.5 million compensation claim following a three-day IT outage in January/February 2024 that disrupted millions of customers' access to online and mobile banking services, prompting a Treasury Committee investigation into widespread banking IT failures affecting nine major UK bank...
Progress
40% Bias Score