CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
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40% Bias Score
Greece and Lebanon Discuss Economic Cooperation Amidst Regional Instability
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday in Beirut to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, Lebanon's financial crisis, and regional stability, emphasizing adherence to the November 27 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the importance...
Greece and Lebanon Discuss Economic Cooperation Amidst Regional Instability
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Monday in Beirut to discuss bilateral economic cooperation, Lebanon's financial crisis, and regional stability, emphasizing adherence to the November 27 ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah and the importance...
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40% Bias Score
China to Increase Spending, Ease Monetary Policy Amid Slower Growth
Chinese leaders met this week to outline economic policies for next year, including plans to increase government spending and ease monetary policy to encourage more investment and consumption, as the country's economy grew slower than expected this year.
China to Increase Spending, Ease Monetary Policy Amid Slower Growth
Chinese leaders met this week to outline economic policies for next year, including plans to increase government spending and ease monetary policy to encourage more investment and consumption, as the country's economy grew slower than expected this year.
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36% Bias Score
German Chancellor Scholz Faces Vote of No Confidence, Potentially Triggering Early Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence on December 11th, 2024, following the collapse of his coalition government, potentially leading to early elections on February 23rd, 2025, after President Steinmeier dissolves the Bundestag.
German Chancellor Scholz Faces Vote of No Confidence, Potentially Triggering Early Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence on December 11th, 2024, following the collapse of his coalition government, potentially leading to early elections on February 23rd, 2025, after President Steinmeier dissolves the Bundestag.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Survives No-Confidence Vote; German Elections Set for February 23rd"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz survived a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 11th, 2024, receiving 394 votes against his removal, 207 in favor and 116 abstentions; he needed 366 votes to survive the motion. The vote follows the collapse of the traffic light coalition (SPD, Greens, FDP) a...
Scholz Survives No-Confidence Vote; German Elections Set for February 23rd"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz survived a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 11th, 2024, receiving 394 votes against his removal, 207 in favor and 116 abstentions; he needed 366 votes to survive the motion. The vote follows the collapse of the traffic light coalition (SPD, Greens, FDP) a...
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36% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
Lagarde Warns of US Protectionism Threat to Eurozone Growth
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned of potential negative impacts on Eurozone growth due to possible US protectionism, citing the vulnerability of Eurozone exports, particularly capital goods, to changes in global trade confidence and highlighting the risk of geopolitical tensions and extreme wea...
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Central Role in Post-Assad Syria
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, international leaders are engaging with Turkey due to its significant military presence and influence over rebel groups, seeking to ensure a peaceful transition and prevent further conflict.
Turkey's Central Role in Post-Assad Syria
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, international leaders are engaging with Turkey due to its significant military presence and influence over rebel groups, seeking to ensure a peaceful transition and prevent further conflict.
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36% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
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36% Bias Score
UK, Norway Forge Green Energy Pact, Discuss Security at Joint Military Summit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Norway to finalize a green energy agreement with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, focusing on carbon capture and energy security, with the deal expected to be signed in spring 2024, also discussing security matters at a Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Estonia...
UK, Norway Forge Green Energy Pact, Discuss Security at Joint Military Summit
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Norway to finalize a green energy agreement with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, focusing on carbon capture and energy security, with the deal expected to be signed in spring 2024, also discussing security matters at a Joint Expeditionary Force summit in Estonia...
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60% Bias Score
Bayrou Begins Budget Consultations Amidst French Political Instability
French Prime Minister François Bayrou began consultations with major parties on Monday regarding the 2025 budget, which caused the previous government's collapse, prioritizing meetings numerically starting with the Rassemblement National, then Renaissance, the Socialist Party, and finally Les Républ...
Bayrou Begins Budget Consultations Amidst French Political Instability
French Prime Minister François Bayrou began consultations with major parties on Monday regarding the 2025 budget, which caused the previous government's collapse, prioritizing meetings numerically starting with the Rassemblement National, then Renaissance, the Socialist Party, and finally Les Républ...
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32% Bias Score
Europe's Energy Infrastructure: A \u20ac70 Billion Investment Gap Threatens Green Transition
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe's energy infrastructure is unprepared for the green transition, requiring \u20ac70 billion in annual investment for the next 20-25 years to meet the EU's renewable energy targets and avoid significant cost increases for c...
Europe's Energy Infrastructure: A \u20ac70 Billion Investment Gap Threatens Green Transition
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe's energy infrastructure is unprepared for the green transition, requiring \u20ac70 billion in annual investment for the next 20-25 years to meet the EU's renewable energy targets and avoid significant cost increases for c...
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36% Bias Score
EU Vetoes Sanctions on Georgia; Visa Restrictions Considered
Hungary and Slovakia vetoed EU sanctions against Georgian officials for suppressing protests following October elections marred by alleged irregularities; an alternative plan to suspend visa facilitation for Georgian diplomats is under consideration.
EU Vetoes Sanctions on Georgia; Visa Restrictions Considered
Hungary and Slovakia vetoed EU sanctions against Georgian officials for suppressing protests following October elections marred by alleged irregularities; an alternative plan to suspend visa facilitation for Georgian diplomats is under consideration.
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40% Bias Score