March 2025
April 2025
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda officially requested that all NATO member countries increase their defense spending to at least 3% of their GDP, emphasizing the need for immediate action and highlighting Poland's long-standing commitment to the alliance's security.
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda officially requested that all NATO member countries increase their defense spending to at least 3% of their GDP, emphasizing the need for immediate action and highlighting Poland's long-standing commitment to the alliance's security.
Progress
44% Bias Score
French Medical Union Uses Deepfakes to Combat Misinformation on TikTok
The French medical union ReAGJIR launched "HealthBuster," a TikTok campaign using deepfakes to expose the dangers of inaccurate health advice from influencers, aiming to reach young people who might not consult doctors regularly.
French Medical Union Uses Deepfakes to Combat Misinformation on TikTok
The French medical union ReAGJIR launched "HealthBuster," a TikTok campaign using deepfakes to expose the dangers of inaccurate health advice from influencers, aiming to reach young people who might not consult doctors regularly.
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28% Bias Score
EU Divided on Confiscating €258 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union is debating whether to confiscate €258 billion in frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear in Brussels, with some member states raising legal concerns while others push for seizure to fund Ukraine's war effort.
EU Divided on Confiscating €258 Billion in Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union is debating whether to confiscate €258 billion in frozen Russian assets held by Euroclear in Brussels, with some member states raising legal concerns while others push for seizure to fund Ukraine's war effort.
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36% Bias Score
EU Retaliates Against US Tariffs; Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire
The EU is implementing countermeasures against new US tariffs on steel and aluminum, while Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed ceasefire with Russia in exchange for military aid. Portugal's government fell after a no-confidence vote, and Italy's former prime minister criticized the EU's plan for increas...
EU Retaliates Against US Tariffs; Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire
The EU is implementing countermeasures against new US tariffs on steel and aluminum, while Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed ceasefire with Russia in exchange for military aid. Portugal's government fell after a no-confidence vote, and Italy's former prime minister criticized the EU's plan for increas...
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48% Bias Score
France Abolishes Discriminatory "Standing Vote" in National Assembly
The French National Assembly unanimously abolished its discriminatory "standing vote" on March 12th, 2024, addressing accessibility concerns raised by MP Sébastien Peytavie, who was previously excluded from voting due to his disability. This follows a February 11th proposal.
France Abolishes Discriminatory "Standing Vote" in National Assembly
The French National Assembly unanimously abolished its discriminatory "standing vote" on March 12th, 2024, addressing accessibility concerns raised by MP Sébastien Peytavie, who was previously excluded from voting due to his disability. This follows a February 11th proposal.
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16% Bias Score
Trump administration detains pro-Palestinian activist, threatens universities with funding cuts
The Trump administration detained pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, intending deportation, prompting threats against universities for insufficient anti-protest measures and $400 million funding cuts to Columbia University. This action followed protests at Columbia University, raising concerns...
Trump administration detains pro-Palestinian activist, threatens universities with funding cuts
The Trump administration detained pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, intending deportation, prompting threats against universities for insufficient anti-protest measures and $400 million funding cuts to Columbia University. This action followed protests at Columbia University, raising concerns...
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52% Bias Score
Rheinmetall's Record Profits Reflect Surge in Global Military Spending
Rheinmetall, a German defense contractor, reported record 2024 operating profit of €1.48 billion (61% increase) and a €55 billion order backlog (44% increase), driven by increased military spending due to geopolitical instability; the company projects further significant growth in 2025.
Rheinmetall's Record Profits Reflect Surge in Global Military Spending
Rheinmetall, a German defense contractor, reported record 2024 operating profit of €1.48 billion (61% increase) and a €55 billion order backlog (44% increase), driven by increased military spending due to geopolitical instability; the company projects further significant growth in 2025.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Arrest Warrants Issued for Top Bosnian Serb Officials, Heightening Political Crisis
Bosnian authorities issued arrest warrants for three top Serb officials, including Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, for unconstitutional conduct, escalating tensions and prompting international concern over the Dayton Agreement.
Arrest Warrants Issued for Top Bosnian Serb Officials, Heightening Political Crisis
Bosnian authorities issued arrest warrants for three top Serb officials, including Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, for unconstitutional conduct, escalating tensions and prompting international concern over the Dayton Agreement.
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48% Bias Score
Austria Temporarily Suspends Immigrant Family Reunification
Austria's new tripartite coalition government temporarily suspended family reunification procedures for immigrants due to strain on social services, affecting 7,762 arrivals in 2022 and 9,254 in 2023, despite criticism that this violates EU asylum law.
Austria Temporarily Suspends Immigrant Family Reunification
Austria's new tripartite coalition government temporarily suspended family reunification procedures for immigrants due to strain on social services, affecting 7,762 arrivals in 2022 and 9,254 in 2023, despite criticism that this violates EU asylum law.
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40% Bias Score
Austria Suspends Migrant Family Reunification
Austria's three-party coalition temporarily suspended family reunification for migrants with subsidiary protection status, citing overstretched social services and using the EU's emergency clause, despite criticism of violating European asylum law; this affects roughly 7,762 to 9,254 people annually...
Austria Suspends Migrant Family Reunification
Austria's three-party coalition temporarily suspended family reunification for migrants with subsidiary protection status, citing overstretched social services and using the EU's emergency clause, despite criticism of violating European asylum law; this affects roughly 7,762 to 9,254 people annually...
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64% Bias Score
Arrest Warrants for Bosnian Serb Leaders Escalate Tensions
Bosnian authorities issued arrest warrants for three top Serb officials, including Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, who rejected them, escalating tensions and potentially undermining the Dayton Agreement, which ended the Bosnian War in 1995.
Arrest Warrants for Bosnian Serb Leaders Escalate Tensions
Bosnian authorities issued arrest warrants for three top Serb officials, including Republika Srpska President Milorad Dodik, who rejected them, escalating tensions and potentially undermining the Dayton Agreement, which ended the Bosnian War in 1995.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged NATO members to raise defense spending to 3 percent of GDP, emphasizing the need for immediate action and a stronger alliance, particularly given Poland's 26th anniversary as a NATO member.
Duda Urges NATO to Boost Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Polish President Andrzej Duda urged NATO members to raise defense spending to 3 percent of GDP, emphasizing the need for immediate action and a stronger alliance, particularly given Poland's 26th anniversary as a NATO member.
Progress
40% Bias Score