February 2025
March 2025
Czech National Bank Rejects Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank, initially considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset, has decided against the investment after criticism from officials, instead opting for a broader analysis of other asset classes such as corporate bonds and real estate funds for diversification.
Czech National Bank Rejects Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
The Czech National Bank, initially considering Bitcoin as a reserve asset, has decided against the investment after criticism from officials, instead opting for a broader analysis of other asset classes such as corporate bonds and real estate funds for diversification.
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52% Bias Score
Tim Hortons Shifts to Canadian Suppliers to Counter Potential U.S. Tariffs
Tim Hortons is switching to Canadian suppliers for some U.S.-sourced goods, primarily packaging, to mitigate the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on its Canadian franchisees and improve their profitability; this proactive measure follows a two-year push to boost franchisee earnings and customer traf...
Tim Hortons Shifts to Canadian Suppliers to Counter Potential U.S. Tariffs
Tim Hortons is switching to Canadian suppliers for some U.S.-sourced goods, primarily packaging, to mitigate the impact of potential U.S. tariffs on its Canadian franchisees and improve their profitability; this proactive measure follows a two-year push to boost franchisee earnings and customer traf...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Uncertainty over Germany's Nationwide Public Transportation Ticket
Saxony's Transportation Minister Regina Kraushaar and Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder advocate for continued federal funding of the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025, while Union politicians express concerns about its long-term financial viability.
Uncertainty over Germany's Nationwide Public Transportation Ticket
Saxony's Transportation Minister Regina Kraushaar and Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder advocate for continued federal funding of the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025, while Union politicians express concerns about its long-term financial viability.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Sarrazin: AfD's Rise a Wake-Up Call on Immigration
Former SPD politician Thilo Sarrazin's updated book, "Deutschland schafft sich ab", released on his 80th birthday, argues that the AfD's rise is a necessary wake-up call for mainstream parties to address public concerns about immigration, predicting negative long-term consequences if they fail to do...
Sarrazin: AfD's Rise a Wake-Up Call on Immigration
Former SPD politician Thilo Sarrazin's updated book, "Deutschland schafft sich ab", released on his 80th birthday, argues that the AfD's rise is a necessary wake-up call for mainstream parties to address public concerns about immigration, predicting negative long-term consequences if they fail to do...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Expands Refugee Shelter Capacity Amidst Local Opposition
Facing local opposition, Baden-Württemberg is launching an information campaign to promote new refugee shelters, aiming to increase initial reception capacity from 6,000 to 15,000 places by building new facilities in several cities, despite a recent decrease in arrivals.
Baden-Württemberg Expands Refugee Shelter Capacity Amidst Local Opposition
Facing local opposition, Baden-Württemberg is launching an information campaign to promote new refugee shelters, aiming to increase initial reception capacity from 6,000 to 15,000 places by building new facilities in several cities, despite a recent decrease in arrivals.
Progress
48% Bias Score
German Court: Employers Cannot Withhold Salary During Notice Period
The German Federal Labor Court ruled that employers cannot withhold salary from employees released from duties during their notice period, even without securing new employment beforehand, as decided in a case involving a senior consultant's unpaid final month's salary of €6,440.
German Court: Employers Cannot Withhold Salary During Notice Period
The German Federal Labor Court ruled that employers cannot withhold salary from employees released from duties during their notice period, even without securing new employment beforehand, as decided in a case involving a senior consultant's unpaid final month's salary of €6,440.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Germany Extends Border Controls for Six Months
Germany extended its land border controls for six months until mid-September to combat irregular migration and human trafficking, citing approximately 47,000 rejected entries, 80,000 detected illegal entries, and 1900 arrested smugglers since September 2023, alongside a 34 percent decrease in asylum...
Germany Extends Border Controls for Six Months
Germany extended its land border controls for six months until mid-September to combat irregular migration and human trafficking, citing approximately 47,000 rejected entries, 80,000 detected illegal entries, and 1900 arrested smugglers since September 2023, alongside a 34 percent decrease in asylum...
Progress
56% Bias Score
Berlinale's Diminishing Global Influence Highlighted by Low Oscar Nominations
The Berlinale, a major German film festival, received only one Oscar nomination this year compared to 31 for Cannes and 13 for Venice, indicating a decline in its global influence due to scheduling conflicts, declining film quality, and logistical issues.
Berlinale's Diminishing Global Influence Highlighted by Low Oscar Nominations
The Berlinale, a major German film festival, received only one Oscar nomination this year compared to 31 for Cannes and 13 for Venice, indicating a decline in its global influence due to scheduling conflicts, declining film quality, and logistical issues.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat Ignites "Buy Canadian" Movement
President Trump's threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian imports spurred a widespread "Buy Canadian" movement, with 91% of Canadians expressing a desire for reduced US dependence; this is significantly impacting consumer choices and prompting Canadian businesses to adapt their strategies.
Trump's Tariff Threat Ignites "Buy Canadian" Movement
President Trump's threatened 25% tariffs on Canadian imports spurred a widespread "Buy Canadian" movement, with 91% of Canadians expressing a desire for reduced US dependence; this is significantly impacting consumer choices and prompting Canadian businesses to adapt their strategies.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Multi-billion dollar offer to build new Hamburg opera house
The mayor of Hamburg is considering a multi-billion dollar offer from a Swiss-based German businessman to build a new opera house to replace the city's aging facility; the donation would resolve significant infrastructural challenges, but concerns about the donor's past business practices remain.
Multi-billion dollar offer to build new Hamburg opera house
The mayor of Hamburg is considering a multi-billion dollar offer from a Swiss-based German businessman to build a new opera house to replace the city's aging facility; the donation would resolve significant infrastructural challenges, but concerns about the donor's past business practices remain.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Gäubahn Rerouting to Vaihingen Faces Legal Challenge
The Stuttgart Administrative Court is hearing lawsuits against the temporary rerouting of the Gäubahn railway line due to Stuttgart 21 construction, with environmental groups and the city of Stuttgart at odds over the plan's legality and impact, potentially delaying the Rosenstein district redevelop...
Gäubahn Rerouting to Vaihingen Faces Legal Challenge
The Stuttgart Administrative Court is hearing lawsuits against the temporary rerouting of the Gäubahn railway line due to Stuttgart 21 construction, with environmental groups and the city of Stuttgart at odds over the plan's legality and impact, potentially delaying the Rosenstein district redevelop...
Progress
40% Bias Score
German Parties' Differing Approaches to Combatting Violence Against Women
Germany's SPD, Green, and Left parties propose stronger legislation against violence against women, including a "yes means yes" law, while the Left party advocates for free support services and prioritizes women's safety over fathers' rights, unlike other parties.
German Parties' Differing Approaches to Combatting Violence Against Women
Germany's SPD, Green, and Left parties propose stronger legislation against violence against women, including a "yes means yes" law, while the Left party advocates for free support services and prioritizes women's safety over fathers' rights, unlike other parties.
Progress
40% Bias Score