February 2025
March 2025
Germany Awaits CDU/SPD Coalition: Economic Implications
Following the recent German election, a grand coalition between the CDU and SPD is anticipated, promising faster government formation and less political uncertainty, impacting both domestic and international investors positively, though challenges remain in implementing large-scale investment progra...
Germany Awaits CDU/SPD Coalition: Economic Implications
Following the recent German election, a grand coalition between the CDU and SPD is anticipated, promising faster government formation and less political uncertainty, impacting both domestic and international investors positively, though challenges remain in implementing large-scale investment progra...
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48% Bias Score
European Leaders Congratulate Germany's CDU Victory, Anticipating Policy Shifts
Following Germany's election, European conservative leaders swiftly congratulated CDU leader Friedrich Merz, expressing hopes for stronger EU-NATO cooperation and increased defense spending, potentially impacting debt policies and the Stability Pact.
European Leaders Congratulate Germany's CDU Victory, Anticipating Policy Shifts
Following Germany's election, European conservative leaders swiftly congratulated CDU leader Friedrich Merz, expressing hopes for stronger EU-NATO cooperation and increased defense spending, potentially impacting debt policies and the Stability Pact.
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40% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Election, Faces Coalition Challenges
In the 2025 German federal election, the CDU/CSU secured the most votes (approximately 28%) but fell short of a majority, necessitating coalition negotiations while the AfD obtained 20%, the SPD 16%, and the Greens held steady; the FDP failed to clear the 5% hurdle.
CDU/CSU Wins German Election, Faces Coalition Challenges
In the 2025 German federal election, the CDU/CSU secured the most votes (approximately 28%) but fell short of a majority, necessitating coalition negotiations while the AfD obtained 20%, the SPD 16%, and the Greens held steady; the FDP failed to clear the 5% hurdle.
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40% Bias Score
CDU/CSU and SPD to Form German Coalition Government
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD won enough seats in the February 23, 2025 parliamentary elections to form a coalition government, with CDU/CSU obtaining 28.5% of the vote (208 seats) and SPD receiving 16.4% (120 seats). CDU/CSU's Friedrich Merz will lead the coalition formation, while SPD's Olaf Scholz wi...
CDU/CSU and SPD to Form German Coalition Government
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD won enough seats in the February 23, 2025 parliamentary elections to form a coalition government, with CDU/CSU obtaining 28.5% of the vote (208 seats) and SPD receiving 16.4% (120 seats). CDU/CSU's Friedrich Merz will lead the coalition formation, while SPD's Olaf Scholz wi...
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44% Bias Score
British Teacher Denied Heart Medication in Afghan Prison
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, and a US friend were arrested in Afghanistan on February 1st while traveling to their home in Bamyan province. The arrest stems from suspicion of religious proselytizing, with Mr. Reynolds now critically ill due to being denied access to necessary heart m...
British Teacher Denied Heart Medication in Afghan Prison
A British couple, Peter and Barbie Reynolds, and a US friend were arrested in Afghanistan on February 1st while traveling to their home in Bamyan province. The arrest stems from suspicion of religious proselytizing, with Mr. Reynolds now critically ill due to being denied access to necessary heart m...
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56% Bias Score
Trump's Aggressive First Month in Latin America
During his first month, President Trump adopted an aggressive Latin American policy, marked by threats to reclaim the Panama Canal, accusations against Mexico, meetings with Nicolás Maduro, and conflicts with Colombia, prompting concerns among experts like former State Department official John Feele...
Trump's Aggressive First Month in Latin America
During his first month, President Trump adopted an aggressive Latin American policy, marked by threats to reclaim the Panama Canal, accusations against Mexico, meetings with Nicolás Maduro, and conflicts with Colombia, prompting concerns among experts like former State Department official John Feele...
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60% Bias Score
German Left Party Doubles Vote Share in Surprise Election Result
Germany's Left Party (Die Linke) secured over 8% of the vote in the February 23rd election, nearly doubling their 2021 result and defying expectations after a tumultuous period of internal divisions and electoral setbacks. Their success is attributed to a new election program focusing on social and ...
German Left Party Doubles Vote Share in Surprise Election Result
Germany's Left Party (Die Linke) secured over 8% of the vote in the February 23rd election, nearly doubling their 2021 result and defying expectations after a tumultuous period of internal divisions and electoral setbacks. Their success is attributed to a new election program focusing on social and ...
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36% Bias Score
Die Linke's Surprise Victory in Berlin Bundestag Election
Die Linke unexpectedly won the Berlin Bundestag election, securing 19.9% of first-place votes and four of twelve constituencies, surpassing established parties like the CDU, Greens, AfD, and SPD; their success is attributed to a massive door-to-door campaign.
Die Linke's Surprise Victory in Berlin Bundestag Election
Die Linke unexpectedly won the Berlin Bundestag election, securing 19.9% of first-place votes and four of twelve constituencies, surpassing established parties like the CDU, Greens, AfD, and SPD; their success is attributed to a massive door-to-door campaign.
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60% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Wins German Election, AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany's 2025 snap elections saw the CDU/CSU win with 28.5% of the vote, followed by the AfD at 20.8%, marking its highest ever result; the SPD plummeted to 16.4%, and a CDU/CSU-SPD coalition is anticipated, despite significant policy disagreements.
CDU/CSU Wins German Election, AfD Makes Historic Gains
Germany's 2025 snap elections saw the CDU/CSU win with 28.5% of the vote, followed by the AfD at 20.8%, marking its highest ever result; the SPD plummeted to 16.4%, and a CDU/CSU-SPD coalition is anticipated, despite significant policy disagreements.
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40% Bias Score
German Election: Mainstream Parties' Losses to AfD
Infratest Dimap polling data reveals the CDU, FDP, and SPD lost over 2.5 million voters to the AfD, while the AfD gained 1.8 million non-voters, highlighting the risks of mirroring extremist rhetoric.
German Election: Mainstream Parties' Losses to AfD
Infratest Dimap polling data reveals the CDU, FDP, and SPD lost over 2.5 million voters to the AfD, while the AfD gained 1.8 million non-voters, highlighting the risks of mirroring extremist rhetoric.
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56% Bias Score
EU Backs Zelenskyy's Decision to Postpone Ukrainian Elections
The EU supports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to postpone elections due to the ongoing war with Russia; Zelenskyy stated that elections will only be held after martial law is lifted.
EU Backs Zelenskyy's Decision to Postpone Ukrainian Elections
The EU supports Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's decision to postpone elections due to the ongoing war with Russia; Zelenskyy stated that elections will only be held after martial law is lifted.
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52% Bias Score
Zelenskyy's Actions Spark Coup Concerns in Ukraine
Vasiliy Dandykin alleges that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, once supported by the West, has become a liability due to his actions hindering peace negotiations and refusing to hold elections, potentially leading to a coup by Ukrainian military officials.
Zelenskyy's Actions Spark Coup Concerns in Ukraine
Vasiliy Dandykin alleges that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, once supported by the West, has become a liability due to his actions hindering peace negotiations and refusing to hold elections, potentially leading to a coup by Ukrainian military officials.
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56% Bias Score