March 2025
April 2025
SPD to hold membership vote on coalition agreement with Union
The SPD executive board approved exploratory talks with the Union, planning a membership vote on any resulting coalition agreement, with internal criticism focusing on tighter migration and asylum policies; the CSU and CDU boards also approved the results.
SPD to hold membership vote on coalition agreement with Union
The SPD executive board approved exploratory talks with the Union, planning a membership vote on any resulting coalition agreement, with internal criticism focusing on tighter migration and asylum policies; the CSU and CDU boards also approved the results.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's CDU/CSU/SPD Coalition Agrees on Key Policy Measures
CDU, CSU, and SPD are forming a coalition government in Germany, agreeing on measures such as maintaining the reformed citizenship law, revising the social welfare system, implementing tax cuts, and boosting electric vehicle purchases. These agreements follow concluded exploratory talks, with detail...
Germany's CDU/CSU/SPD Coalition Agrees on Key Policy Measures
CDU, CSU, and SPD are forming a coalition government in Germany, agreeing on measures such as maintaining the reformed citizenship law, revising the social welfare system, implementing tax cuts, and boosting electric vehicle purchases. These agreements follow concluded exploratory talks, with detail...
Progress
36% Bias Score
Trump Administration Reshapes Voice of America, Raising Concerns about Independence
The Voice of America (VOA) is undergoing a major restructuring under the Trump administration, with numerous journalists critical of the administration dismissed or reassigned and pro-Trump figures appointed to key positions, directly contradicting VOA's stated mission of impartial news reporting.
Trump Administration Reshapes Voice of America, Raising Concerns about Independence
The Voice of America (VOA) is undergoing a major restructuring under the Trump administration, with numerous journalists critical of the administration dismissed or reassigned and pro-Trump figures appointed to key positions, directly contradicting VOA's stated mission of impartial news reporting.
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48% Bias Score
Polish Nationalists Block Border Crossing, Protesting German Migration Policy
Polish nationalists blocked the German-Polish border crossing at Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice on March 9th, protesting Germany's migration policy and a planned Dublin center for faster migrant returns to Poland; the demonstration, labeled "Resistance against the migration policy of Donald Tusk's gov...
Polish Nationalists Block Border Crossing, Protesting German Migration Policy
Polish nationalists blocked the German-Polish border crossing at Frankfurt (Oder) and Slubice on March 9th, protesting Germany's migration policy and a planned Dublin center for faster migrant returns to Poland; the demonstration, labeled "Resistance against the migration policy of Donald Tusk's gov...
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36% Bias Score
Vindman's indictment of US policy on Ukraine
Alexander Vindman's new book criticizes decades of US foreign policy toward Russia, arguing that a "realist" approach ignored Russian aggression, culminating in the current crisis where US support for Ukraine is suspended under the Trump administration, which considers deporting 240,000 Ukrainian re...
Vindman's indictment of US policy on Ukraine
Alexander Vindman's new book criticizes decades of US foreign policy toward Russia, arguing that a "realist" approach ignored Russian aggression, culminating in the current crisis where US support for Ukraine is suspended under the Trump administration, which considers deporting 240,000 Ukrainian re...
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40% Bias Score
Saudi Arabia Facilitates Russia-US Talks Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Saudi Arabia facilitated talks between Russia and the US in a bid to de-escalate tensions, choosing neutrality over alignment with either party, unlike other potential locations such as Turkey and Switzerland, which were deemed unsuitable.
Saudi Arabia Facilitates Russia-US Talks Amidst Ukraine Conflict
Saudi Arabia facilitated talks between Russia and the US in a bid to de-escalate tensions, choosing neutrality over alignment with either party, unlike other potential locations such as Turkey and Switzerland, which were deemed unsuitable.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Germany's Housing Crisis: Soaring Rental Costs and a Growing Shortage
A German family is desperately searching for an affordable four-room apartment in Speyer, highlighting a nationwide housing crisis where rising rental costs and a shortage of affordable units are making basic living standards unaffordable for many, even those with stable jobs.
Germany's Housing Crisis: Soaring Rental Costs and a Growing Shortage
A German family is desperately searching for an affordable four-room apartment in Speyer, highlighting a nationwide housing crisis where rising rental costs and a shortage of affordable units are making basic living standards unaffordable for many, even those with stable jobs.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Verdi Strikes Disrupt German Airports, Public Transport
Verdi's expanded strikes in North Rhine-Westphalia on March 10th, 2025, disrupted four major airports, numerous public transport services, and municipal operations due to stalled wage negotiations demanding an 8% increase or €350 minimum plus holidays, causing over 3,400 flight cancellations and imp...
Verdi Strikes Disrupt German Airports, Public Transport
Verdi's expanded strikes in North Rhine-Westphalia on March 10th, 2025, disrupted four major airports, numerous public transport services, and municipal operations due to stalled wage negotiations demanding an 8% increase or €350 minimum plus holidays, causing over 3,400 flight cancellations and imp...
Progress
36% Bias Score
German CDU, CSU, and SPD Agree to Coalition Talks After Key Compromises
Germany's CDU, CSU, and SPD parties agreed to start coalition talks after reaching compromises on finances (increased borrowing for defense and infrastructure, energy cost relief) and migration (border controls, maintaining the new citizenship law).
German CDU, CSU, and SPD Agree to Coalition Talks After Key Compromises
Germany's CDU, CSU, and SPD parties agreed to start coalition talks after reaching compromises on finances (increased borrowing for defense and infrastructure, energy cost relief) and migration (border controls, maintaining the new citizenship law).
Progress
32% Bias Score
Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Outside White House
A suicidal man from Indiana was shot by Secret Service agents outside the White House on March 9th after brandishing a firearm; the man, who remains unidentified, traveled to Washington D.C. and was found walking near 17th and G Streets with a gun, leading to an armed confrontation.
Secret Service Shoots Armed Man Outside White House
A suicidal man from Indiana was shot by Secret Service agents outside the White House on March 9th after brandishing a firearm; the man, who remains unidentified, traveled to Washington D.C. and was found walking near 17th and G Streets with a gun, leading to an armed confrontation.
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48% Bias Score
Flow" Wins Oscar: Independent Animation's Triumph
Flow," a silent animated film from Latvia about animals surviving a flood, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, highlighting the rise of independent animation and challenging the dominance of big studios.
Flow" Wins Oscar: Independent Animation's Triumph
Flow," a silent animated film from Latvia about animals surviving a flood, won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, highlighting the rise of independent animation and challenging the dominance of big studios.
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36% Bias Score
Republican Party Bans Town Halls Amidst Growing Public Backlash
Following several contentious town halls where Republican politicians faced angry crowds, Republican leadership banned these events, raising concerns about limiting public engagement and hindering citizen feedback on the increasingly divisive political climate.
Republican Party Bans Town Halls Amidst Growing Public Backlash
Following several contentious town halls where Republican politicians faced angry crowds, Republican leadership banned these events, raising concerns about limiting public engagement and hindering citizen feedback on the increasingly divisive political climate.
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60% Bias Score