February 2025
March 2025
Estonia to Eliminate Russian-Language Schooling by 2030
Estonia is phasing out Russian-language instruction in schools by 2030, aiming for greater integration of its Russian-speaking minority, a move accelerated by the Ukraine war and despite concerns about potential challenges for families and the education system.
Estonia to Eliminate Russian-Language Schooling by 2030
Estonia is phasing out Russian-language instruction in schools by 2030, aiming for greater integration of its Russian-speaking minority, a move accelerated by the Ukraine war and despite concerns about potential challenges for families and the education system.
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44% Bias Score
EU's "Clean Industrial Deal" to Boost Green Tech Competitiveness
The EU Commission proposes a "Clean Industrial Deal" to boost its green tech sector through 'Buy European' policies, aiming for 40% EU-made components in green products, backed by ā¬480 billion in investments and reforms to public procurement rules to address high energy costs and prevent deindustria...
EU's "Clean Industrial Deal" to Boost Green Tech Competitiveness
The EU Commission proposes a "Clean Industrial Deal" to boost its green tech sector through 'Buy European' policies, aiming for 40% EU-made components in green products, backed by ā¬480 billion in investments and reforms to public procurement rules to address high energy costs and prevent deindustria...
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40% Bias Score
AfD Under Investigation for Illegal Campaign Donation
An Austrian-German investigation alleges that the AfD received a ā¬2.35 million illegal campaign donation via a suspected straw-man donor, Gerhard Dingler, with the real donor potentially being Henning Conle, a German businessman with a history of controversial donations to the party.
AfD Under Investigation for Illegal Campaign Donation
An Austrian-German investigation alleges that the AfD received a ā¬2.35 million illegal campaign donation via a suspected straw-man donor, Gerhard Dingler, with the real donor potentially being Henning Conle, a German businessman with a history of controversial donations to the party.
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52% Bias Score
Left Party's Reichinnek: A Pop Star in German Politics
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's 37-year-old top candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, drawing large crowds at rallies and gaining significant social media traction, contrasting sharply with the party's recent struggles and leading to a potential shift in the German politica...
Left Party's Reichinnek: A Pop Star in German Politics
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's 37-year-old top candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, drawing large crowds at rallies and gaining significant social media traction, contrasting sharply with the party's recent struggles and leading to a potential shift in the German politica...
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56% Bias Score
Left Party's Resurgence Led by Heidi Reichinnek
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's lead candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, leading to overflowing rallies, record membership numbers exceeding 91,000, and strong poll results (5-9%), largely due to her successful social media strategy and strong stance against right-wing po...
Left Party's Resurgence Led by Heidi Reichinnek
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's lead candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, leading to overflowing rallies, record membership numbers exceeding 91,000, and strong poll results (5-9%), largely due to her successful social media strategy and strong stance against right-wing po...
Progress
60% Bias Score
German Concerns Rise After US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia
Following US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, German politicians and media express concern over potential concessions to Russia regarding Ukraine, highlighting a perceived lack of EU influence and the need for a stronger European security strategy.
German Concerns Rise After US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia
Following US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia, German politicians and media express concern over potential concessions to Russia regarding Ukraine, highlighting a perceived lack of EU influence and the need for a stronger European security strategy.
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56% Bias Score
Artemis II Mission Delayed Due to Heat Shield Issues
NASA's Artemis II mission, scheduled for September 2023 but delayed to December 5th due to Orion capsule heat shield issues, will send four astronauts around the Moon, showcasing international collaboration with ESA's European Service Module and laying the groundwork for future Moon landings and Mar...
Artemis II Mission Delayed Due to Heat Shield Issues
NASA's Artemis II mission, scheduled for September 2023 but delayed to December 5th due to Orion capsule heat shield issues, will send four astronauts around the Moon, showcasing international collaboration with ESA's European Service Module and laying the groundwork for future Moon landings and Mar...
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32% Bias Score
Germany and EU Face Defense Spending Shortfall, Debt Financing Debate Ensues
Germany and the EU are facing significant shortfalls in defense spending, prompting proposals to activate EU's Stability and Growth Pact exception for higher defense spending through increased debt, alongside calls for the pact's reform. Concerns over long-term fiscal sustainability and potential ne...
Germany and EU Face Defense Spending Shortfall, Debt Financing Debate Ensues
Germany and the EU are facing significant shortfalls in defense spending, prompting proposals to activate EU's Stability and Growth Pact exception for higher defense spending through increased debt, alongside calls for the pact's reform. Concerns over long-term fiscal sustainability and potential ne...
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44% Bias Score
AfD Under Investigation for Potentially Illegal ā¬2.35 Million Donation
The German far-right AfD party is under investigation for a potentially illegal ā¬2.35 million campaign donation, allegedly from German businessman Henning Conle via straw donor Gerhard Dingler, former FPĆ official, facing potential penalties exceeding ā¬7 million.
AfD Under Investigation for Potentially Illegal ā¬2.35 Million Donation
The German far-right AfD party is under investigation for a potentially illegal ā¬2.35 million campaign donation, allegedly from German businessman Henning Conle via straw donor Gerhard Dingler, former FPĆ official, facing potential penalties exceeding ā¬7 million.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Munich Trial: First Case Against Left-Wing Extremists for Budapest Attacks
Hanna S., a 30-year-old German student, is on trial in Munich for attempted murder and aggravated assault related to attacks on alleged right-wing extremists in Budapest in February 2023. The case is significant due to its focus on left-wing extremism, and the defense challenges the charges and the ...
Munich Trial: First Case Against Left-Wing Extremists for Budapest Attacks
Hanna S., a 30-year-old German student, is on trial in Munich for attempted murder and aggravated assault related to attacks on alleged right-wing extremists in Budapest in February 2023. The case is significant due to its focus on left-wing extremism, and the defense challenges the charges and the ...
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60% Bias Score
Merz Challenges Scholz for German Chancellorship
Friedrich Merz, CDU chairman, is challenging Chancellor Olaf Scholz; if elected at age 69, he would be Germany's oldest Chancellor since 1949, marking a shift towards conservative politics after his time in the private sector.
Merz Challenges Scholz for German Chancellorship
Friedrich Merz, CDU chairman, is challenging Chancellor Olaf Scholz; if elected at age 69, he would be Germany's oldest Chancellor since 1949, marking a shift towards conservative politics after his time in the private sector.
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44% Bias Score
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Disagreements
South Africa's budget speech was postponed on Wednesday due to disagreements within the ruling coalition government over proposed tax hikes, marking an unprecedented event since the end of apartheid. The postponement, until March 12, highlights challenges in the 10-party coalition, particularly rega...
South Africa Postpones Budget Amidst Coalition Disagreements
South Africa's budget speech was postponed on Wednesday due to disagreements within the ruling coalition government over proposed tax hikes, marking an unprecedented event since the end of apartheid. The postponement, until March 12, highlights challenges in the 10-party coalition, particularly rega...
Progress
40% Bias Score