January 2025
February 2025
Süddeutsche Zeitung Invites Reader Questions on German Election Coverage
The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) invites readers to submit questions about its election coverage ahead of the February 23rd German federal election, mirroring a similar initiative by the New York Times before the US election. Questions regarding editorial processes, poll reliability and article selectio...
Süddeutsche Zeitung Invites Reader Questions on German Election Coverage
The Süddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) invites readers to submit questions about its election coverage ahead of the February 23rd German federal election, mirroring a similar initiative by the New York Times before the US election. Questions regarding editorial processes, poll reliability and article selectio...
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12% Bias Score
Germany's Migration Debate Hinders Economic Growth
Northern German businesses warn against an undifferentiated debate on migration, highlighting a critical labor shortage projected to reach 200,000 by 2040, hampered by slow integration processes and recent violent crimes committed by immigrants.
Germany's Migration Debate Hinders Economic Growth
Northern German businesses warn against an undifferentiated debate on migration, highlighting a critical labor shortage projected to reach 200,000 by 2040, hampered by slow integration processes and recent violent crimes committed by immigrants.
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48% Bias Score
Brandenburg SPD Accuses CDU of Breaking Promise on Migration Policy
The Brandenburg SPD criticized the CDU/CSU for passing a stricter migration policy with AfD votes in the Bundestag, accusing them of breaking a promise to avoid cooperation with the AfD, a party considered a right-wing extremist suspect by German intelligence.
Brandenburg SPD Accuses CDU of Breaking Promise on Migration Policy
The Brandenburg SPD criticized the CDU/CSU for passing a stricter migration policy with AfD votes in the Bundestag, accusing them of breaking a promise to avoid cooperation with the AfD, a party considered a right-wing extremist suspect by German intelligence.
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40% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein Enacts Ambitious Climate Protection Act for 2040 Neutrality
Schleswig-Holstein's parliament passed a revised Climate Protection Act aiming for climate neutrality by 2040, mandating increased renewable energy, solar panel installations on new buildings and large parking lots, climate-neutral heating networks and public transport by 2040, and emission-free rid...
Schleswig-Holstein Enacts Ambitious Climate Protection Act for 2040 Neutrality
Schleswig-Holstein's parliament passed a revised Climate Protection Act aiming for climate neutrality by 2040, mandating increased renewable energy, solar panel installations on new buildings and large parking lots, climate-neutral heating networks and public transport by 2040, and emission-free rid...
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44% Bias Score
EAEU to Collaborate with UAE to Combat Illegal Cigarette Trade
To counter illegal tobacco, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will create a working group to collaborate with third countries, especially the UAE, a major source of illegal cigarettes due to the activities of 27 factories in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
EAEU to Collaborate with UAE to Combat Illegal Cigarette Trade
To counter illegal tobacco, the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will create a working group to collaborate with third countries, especially the UAE, a major source of illegal cigarettes due to the activities of 27 factories in the Jebel Ali Free Zone.
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40% Bias Score
UK Introduces Tough Penalties for Asylum Seekers and People Smugglers
A new UK law introduces penalties of up to five years for asylum seekers refusing rescue and 14 years for people smugglers handling small boat parts, aiming to disrupt irregular Channel crossings and targeting hundreds of gang members, while raising concerns among refugee groups about the criminaliz...
UK Introduces Tough Penalties for Asylum Seekers and People Smugglers
A new UK law introduces penalties of up to five years for asylum seekers refusing rescue and 14 years for people smugglers handling small boat parts, aiming to disrupt irregular Channel crossings and targeting hundreds of gang members, while raising concerns among refugee groups about the criminaliz...
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64% Bias Score
Brandenburg SPD Accuses Union of Breaking Promise on Migration Policy
The Brandenburg SPD criticized the Union for passing a stricter migration policy with AfD votes, accusing them of breaking a promise made by Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz; this has created political tension and calls for clearer party lines.
Brandenburg SPD Accuses Union of Breaking Promise on Migration Policy
The Brandenburg SPD criticized the Union for passing a stricter migration policy with AfD votes, accusing them of breaking a promise made by Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz; this has created political tension and calls for clearer party lines.
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44% Bias Score
Deutsche Bank Targets Earnings Doubling in 2025
Deutsche Bank reported a €2.7 billion after-tax profit for 2024, down from €4.2 billion in 2023, but aims to double its earnings per share by 2025 through revenue growth to €32 billion and cost reduction, despite increased legal expenses.
Deutsche Bank Targets Earnings Doubling in 2025
Deutsche Bank reported a €2.7 billion after-tax profit for 2024, down from €4.2 billion in 2023, but aims to double its earnings per share by 2025 through revenue growth to €32 billion and cost reduction, despite increased legal expenses.
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48% Bias Score
Continental to Close Contitech Plants, 580 Job Losses in Germany
Continental is closing multiple Contitech plants across four German states, impacting 580 jobs (58 in Saxony) due to declining demand in the automotive and brown coal sectors, with plans to consolidate operations and relocate production lines.
Continental to Close Contitech Plants, 580 Job Losses in Germany
Continental is closing multiple Contitech plants across four German states, impacting 580 jobs (58 in Saxony) due to declining demand in the automotive and brown coal sectors, with plans to consolidate operations and relocate production lines.
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40% Bias Score
British Beautician Unwittingly Aided Russian Spy Ring
Vanya Gaberova, a British beautician, admits to unknowingly assisting a Russian spy ring in surveilling journalist Christo Grozev in Vienna and Valencia after falling for a spy who presented himself as an Interpol agent; she, her ex-boyfriend, and the spy's partner deny knowing they were working for...
British Beautician Unwittingly Aided Russian Spy Ring
Vanya Gaberova, a British beautician, admits to unknowingly assisting a Russian spy ring in surveilling journalist Christo Grozev in Vienna and Valencia after falling for a spy who presented himself as an Interpol agent; she, her ex-boyfriend, and the spy's partner deny knowing they were working for...
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44% Bias Score
Labour MPs Push for UK Electoral Reform
Labour MPs are urging the UK government to replace the first-past-the-post electoral system with proportional representation, citing unrepresentative election results (85% of MPs elected by less than 50% of constituents) and low voter turnout, but the government has rejected this proposal, while the...
Labour MPs Push for UK Electoral Reform
Labour MPs are urging the UK government to replace the first-past-the-post electoral system with proportional representation, citing unrepresentative election results (85% of MPs elected by less than 50% of constituents) and low voter turnout, but the government has rejected this proposal, while the...
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52% Bias Score
Democratic Governors Criticize Schumer's Handling of Trump Agenda
Democratic governors criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for insufficiently opposing Donald Trump's agenda and cabinet nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, during a conference call where disagreements over countering Trump's policies and messaging were revealed.
Democratic Governors Criticize Schumer's Handling of Trump Agenda
Democratic governors criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for insufficiently opposing Donald Trump's agenda and cabinet nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, during a conference call where disagreements over countering Trump's policies and messaging were revealed.
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40% Bias Score