Romania's Nationalist Sentiment and Russia's Destabilization Strategy
Several Romanian politicians have openly discussed union with Moldova, mirroring Russia's strategy of exploiting nationalist sentiments to destabilize the EU. Russia's actions in Ukraine, support for pro-Russian politicians within the EU, and ambiguous stances by Romanian officials highlight a signi...
Romania's Nationalist Sentiment and Russia's Destabilization Strategy
Several Romanian politicians have openly discussed union with Moldova, mirroring Russia's strategy of exploiting nationalist sentiments to destabilize the EU. Russia's actions in Ukraine, support for pro-Russian politicians within the EU, and ambiguous stances by Romanian officials highlight a signi...
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60% Bias Score
AfD's Weidel Launches Hardline Campaign for German Election
Alice Weidel was unanimously chosen as AfD's top candidate for the German Bundestag at a congress disrupted by protests; her platform includes drastic asylum policy changes, EU exit, and a return to the Deutsche Mark, raising concerns given AfD's right-wing extremism and lack of coalition prospects.
AfD's Weidel Launches Hardline Campaign for German Election
Alice Weidel was unanimously chosen as AfD's top candidate for the German Bundestag at a congress disrupted by protests; her platform includes drastic asylum policy changes, EU exit, and a return to the Deutsche Mark, raising concerns given AfD's right-wing extremism and lack of coalition prospects.
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52% Bias Score
Syrian Refugees' Return: A Question of Status and Repatriation
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus on December 8th, 2023, Syrian refugees in Europe, including Anwar al-Bunni, are seeking clarification from the German government on returning to Syria without losing their refugee status, highlighting the disparity in treatment compared to Ukrainian refugees ...
Syrian Refugees' Return: A Question of Status and Repatriation
Following the rebel takeover of Damascus on December 8th, 2023, Syrian refugees in Europe, including Anwar al-Bunni, are seeking clarification from the German government on returning to Syria without losing their refugee status, highlighting the disparity in treatment compared to Ukrainian refugees ...
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32% Bias Score
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Advocates for Increased NATO and EU Defense Spending
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine to secure a ceasefire with Russia on January 12th, advocating instead for increased NATO burden-sharing and a significant boost to EU defense spending, citing Poland's high defense expenditure (4.7% of GDP) and proximity to...
Poland Rejects Sending Troops to Ukraine, Advocates for Increased NATO and EU Defense Spending
Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Błaszczak rejected sending troops to Ukraine to secure a ceasefire with Russia on January 12th, advocating instead for increased NATO burden-sharing and a significant boost to EU defense spending, citing Poland's high defense expenditure (4.7% of GDP) and proximity to...
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52% Bias Score
Captured North Korean Soldiers Offer Ukraine Potential Intel Advantage
Ukraine displayed a video of two captured North Korean soldiers, confirming earlier reports and offering them a chance to defect; this highlights North Korea's military support for Russia in the Ukraine war.
Captured North Korean Soldiers Offer Ukraine Potential Intel Advantage
Ukraine displayed a video of two captured North Korean soldiers, confirming earlier reports and offering them a chance to defect; this highlights North Korea's military support for Russia in the Ukraine war.
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40% Bias Score
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
Primorac's Defeat Exacerbates Croatian Political Crisis
The defeat of Dragan Primorac in the Croatian elections is expected to worsen the conflict between Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and President Zoran Milanović, adding to challenges posed by high inflation, corruption, and labor shortages; international reports highlight the President's controversi...
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64% Bias Score
Iran, European Powers Hold Consultations on Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Return
Representatives from Iran and three European nations will meet in Geneva on January 13-14, 2025, to discuss Iran's nuclear program and its regional involvement, a week before Donald Trump's return to the White House; both sides emphasize these are consultations, not negotiations.
Iran, European Powers Hold Consultations on Nuclear Program Amid Trump's Return
Representatives from Iran and three European nations will meet in Geneva on January 13-14, 2025, to discuss Iran's nuclear program and its regional involvement, a week before Donald Trump's return to the White House; both sides emphasize these are consultations, not negotiations.
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32% Bias Score
SSW's Pre-Election Platform: Ceasefires, Energy, and Internal Strife
Sarah Wagenknecht's new party, the SSW, released its pre-election program on January 12th, advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine, halting arms supplies to Israel, and negotiating with Russia for gas supplies. The party also proposes economic reforms, including a wealth tax and a €15 minimum wage, bu...
SSW's Pre-Election Platform: Ceasefires, Energy, and Internal Strife
Sarah Wagenknecht's new party, the SSW, released its pre-election program on January 12th, advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine, halting arms supplies to Israel, and negotiating with Russia for gas supplies. The party also proposes economic reforms, including a wealth tax and a €15 minimum wage, bu...
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Drone Attacks on Russian Infrastructure: Nine Drones Shot Down Near Gas Pipeline
On January 11th, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that nine Ukrainian drones targeting a gas compressor station in Krasnodar Krai were shot down, causing minor damage but no casualties. This followed earlier attacks on an oil depot in Engels, which Ukraine acknowledged, causing disruptions to R...
Ukraine Drone Attacks on Russian Infrastructure: Nine Drones Shot Down Near Gas Pipeline
On January 11th, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that nine Ukrainian drones targeting a gas compressor station in Krasnodar Krai were shot down, causing minor damage but no casualties. This followed earlier attacks on an oil depot in Engels, which Ukraine acknowledged, causing disruptions to R...
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52% Bias Score
Japan, South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Regional Security Concerns and South Korea's Political Crisis
Amidst South Korea's political crisis following President Yoon's impeachment and North Korea's growing ties with Russia, Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers met in Seoul on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the US, highlighting the increasingly severe r...
Japan, South Korea Strengthen Ties Amidst Regional Security Concerns and South Korea's Political Crisis
Amidst South Korea's political crisis following President Yoon's impeachment and North Korea's growing ties with Russia, Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers met in Seoul on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations and trilateral cooperation with the US, highlighting the increasingly severe r...
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44% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
Zoran Milanović won the Croatian presidential election with 75% of the vote in the second round, defeating Dragan Primorac, the candidate backed by the ruling HDZ party; this victory is seen as a significant rebuke of the current government's policies, particularly its approach to foreign and defens...
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
Zoran Milanović won the Croatian presidential election with 75% of the vote in the second round, defeating Dragan Primorac, the candidate backed by the ruling HDZ party; this victory is seen as a significant rebuke of the current government's policies, particularly its approach to foreign and defens...
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40% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score