January 2025
February 2025
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
Trump Threatens Tariffs on China, EU, and Russia
President Trump threatened 10% tariffs on China for sending fentanyl and tariffs on the EU due to a $350 billion trade deficit, while also threatening Russia with sanctions and tariffs if a peace agreement isn't reached; however, these threats are not yet formalized, and a trade review is ongoing un...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Executive Order Threatens Transatlantic Data Flows
President Trump's executive order jeopardizes transatlantic data flows for thousands of companies by potentially dismantling US oversight bodies responsible for data protection, which the EU relies on to allow data transfers under its strict regulations.
Trump's Executive Order Threatens Transatlantic Data Flows
President Trump's executive order jeopardizes transatlantic data flows for thousands of companies by potentially dismantling US oversight bodies responsible for data protection, which the EU relies on to allow data transfers under its strict regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Kallas to Visit Turkey Amidst Regional Tensions and EU-Turkey Challenges
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas will visit Turkey on January 24th to discuss EU-Turkey relations, regional issues (Syria, Gaza, Ukraine), and the Cyprus issue, meeting with Turkish officials and civil society representatives.
Kallas to Visit Turkey Amidst Regional Tensions and EU-Turkey Challenges
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas will visit Turkey on January 24th to discuss EU-Turkey relations, regional issues (Syria, Gaza, Ukraine), and the Cyprus issue, meeting with Turkish officials and civil society representatives.
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48% Bias Score
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Deal
The EU proposes a €1 billion reserve, possibly part of the Common Agricultural Policy, to shield farmers from potential negative consequences of the Mercosur trade deal, addressing concerns about market disruptions in sectors like beef and poultry, learning from past issues with the Brexit Adjustmen...
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Deal
The EU proposes a €1 billion reserve, possibly part of the Common Agricultural Policy, to shield farmers from potential negative consequences of the Mercosur trade deal, addressing concerns about market disruptions in sectors like beef and poultry, learning from past issues with the Brexit Adjustmen...
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56% Bias Score
Mexico Prepares for US Migrant Expulsions with New Border Camps
Mexico is setting up migrant camps near Ciudad Juarez and other border cities in response to potential mass expulsions from the US following policy changes that include eliminating the CBP One app for asylum seekers. The government is coordinating with the US on security and migration issues and pla...
Mexico Prepares for US Migrant Expulsions with New Border Camps
Mexico is setting up migrant camps near Ciudad Juarez and other border cities in response to potential mass expulsions from the US following policy changes that include eliminating the CBP One app for asylum seekers. The government is coordinating with the US on security and migration issues and pla...
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36% Bias Score
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU plans a minimum €1 billion reserve to aid farmers if the Mercosur trade deal harms European agriculture, particularly in beef and poultry, mirroring a similar, but slower, Brexit support system. The money will likely come from the Common Agricultural Policy.
EU Plans €1 Billion Reserve to Protect Farmers from Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU plans a minimum €1 billion reserve to aid farmers if the Mercosur trade deal harms European agriculture, particularly in beef and poultry, mirroring a similar, but slower, Brexit support system. The money will likely come from the Common Agricultural Policy.
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36% Bias Score
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
China Mandates Increased Stock Investment to Boost Economy
The Chinese government is implementing policies to increase domestic stock investment by pension funds and investment firms by at least 10% annually for the next three years to stimulate consumer spending and counter economic slowdown, with commercial insurance funds required to invest 30% of new pr...
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
Ukraine Urges EU Budgetary Commitment for Eastern Enlargement
Ukraine's foreign minister advocated for EU budget allocation (2028-2034) to support its enlargement process, estimating costs at 0.17% of EU GDP for nine candidate countries; this follows discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, highlighting varying opinions on the speed and fairness of in...
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36% Bias Score
Musk Challenges Funding of OpenAI's $500 Billion AI Project
Elon Musk publicly disputes the funding secured for OpenAI's new Stargate AI project, claiming SoftBank's contribution is far less than the $500 billion announced by President Trump, escalating his ongoing conflict with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
Musk Challenges Funding of OpenAI's $500 Billion AI Project
Elon Musk publicly disputes the funding secured for OpenAI's new Stargate AI project, claiming SoftBank's contribution is far less than the $500 billion announced by President Trump, escalating his ongoing conflict with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
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48% Bias Score
South Korean Investigators Seek Charges Against Ousted President Yoon
South Korean investigators are pushing for charges against ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection, abuse of power, and obstruction of parliament following his six-hour declaration of martial law in December, which involved deploying troops to seal off the National Assembly.
South Korean Investigators Seek Charges Against Ousted President Yoon
South Korean investigators are pushing for charges against ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol for insurrection, abuse of power, and obstruction of parliament following his six-hour declaration of martial law in December, which involved deploying troops to seal off the National Assembly.
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40% Bias Score
US Paris Agreement Withdrawal Exacerbates Climate Risks; Greece Faces Greenwashing Accusations
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement exacerbates global climate risks, as exemplified by the California wildfires, while Chevron's pursuit of Greek hydrocarbon extraction contradicts the Greek government's 'green' image, highlighting the conflict between economic interests and environmental pr...
US Paris Agreement Withdrawal Exacerbates Climate Risks; Greece Faces Greenwashing Accusations
The US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement exacerbates global climate risks, as exemplified by the California wildfires, while Chevron's pursuit of Greek hydrocarbon extraction contradicts the Greek government's 'green' image, highlighting the conflict between economic interests and environmental pr...
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52% Bias Score
European VC Investment Dips Despite AI Boom and Exit Surge
European venture capital investment totaled less in 2024 than in 2023, despite larger average deals, due to fewer deals; however, AI investment boomed to €14.6 billion, and exits increased, creating cautious optimism for the future.
European VC Investment Dips Despite AI Boom and Exit Surge
European venture capital investment totaled less in 2024 than in 2023, despite larger average deals, due to fewer deals; however, AI investment boomed to €14.6 billion, and exits increased, creating cautious optimism for the future.
Progress
44% Bias Score