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French Unions Reject €40 Billion Budget Cuts, Demand Tax Increases
French labor unions strongly oppose the government's plan to cut €40 billion from the 2026 budget, calling for increased taxes on corporations and high-income earners instead of further public spending cuts, citing record corporate subsidies and dividend payouts as potential sources of revenue.
French Unions Reject €40 Billion Budget Cuts, Demand Tax Increases
French labor unions strongly oppose the government's plan to cut €40 billion from the 2026 budget, calling for increased taxes on corporations and high-income earners instead of further public spending cuts, citing record corporate subsidies and dividend payouts as potential sources of revenue.
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60% Bias Score
French Academy Critiques Government's Energy Plan for Inconsistency and Unrealistic Renewable Targets
The French Academy of Sciences sharply criticized the government's new energy plan (PPE3), highlighting inconsistencies in electricity consumption projections and deeming its ambitious renewable energy targets unrealistic, potentially leading to costly surplus capacity exceeding 100 TWh by 2035.
French Academy Critiques Government's Energy Plan for Inconsistency and Unrealistic Renewable Targets
The French Academy of Sciences sharply criticized the government's new energy plan (PPE3), highlighting inconsistencies in electricity consumption projections and deeming its ambitious renewable energy targets unrealistic, potentially leading to costly surplus capacity exceeding 100 TWh by 2035.
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56% Bias Score
US Stocks Rebound After Trump's Tariff Suspension
On April 9th, President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs on most goods for 90 days, excluding China, causing a significant rebound in US stock markets; Apple's market cap increased by $400 billion, while other tech giants and clothing companies also saw substantial gains.
US Stocks Rebound After Trump's Tariff Suspension
On April 9th, President Trump temporarily suspended tariffs on most goods for 90 days, excluding China, causing a significant rebound in US stock markets; Apple's market cap increased by $400 billion, while other tech giants and clothing companies also saw substantial gains.
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40% Bias Score
US Tariffs Trigger Global Market Crash
US tariffs targeting Japan and other countries triggered a sharp 5% drop in the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, causing the yen to surge and other Asian markets to experience significant declines, including Taiwan (-5.8%), Sydney (-2.04%), and Jakarta (-0.3%), while oil prices fell to four-year l...
US Tariffs Trigger Global Market Crash
US tariffs targeting Japan and other countries triggered a sharp 5% drop in the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Wednesday, causing the yen to surge and other Asian markets to experience significant declines, including Taiwan (-5.8%), Sydney (-2.04%), and Jakarta (-0.3%), while oil prices fell to four-year l...
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40% Bias Score
France Convenes Meeting to Address US Tariff Impacts
French Economy Minister Éric Lombard is convening a Wednesday meeting with economic stakeholders to address the impact of increased US tariffs on French businesses, aiming to coordinate a national and European response. Around 28,000 French companies export to the US, with 40% highly dependent on th...
France Convenes Meeting to Address US Tariff Impacts
French Economy Minister Éric Lombard is convening a Wednesday meeting with economic stakeholders to address the impact of increased US tariffs on French businesses, aiming to coordinate a national and European response. Around 28,000 French companies export to the US, with 40% highly dependent on th...
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36% Bias Score
31% US Tariff Slams Swiss Exports
The Trump administration imposed a 31% tariff on Swiss exports to the US starting April 9th, 2024, impacting Switzerland's largest export market and causing significant concern within its political and economic sectors.
31% US Tariff Slams Swiss Exports
The Trump administration imposed a 31% tariff on Swiss exports to the US starting April 9th, 2024, impacting Switzerland's largest export market and causing significant concern within its political and economic sectors.
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60% Bias Score
France Permanently Imposes High-Earner Tax
France's government has permanently established a 20% tax on incomes exceeding €250,000 (single) or €500,000 (couple), generating an estimated €2 billion annually, as part of broader efforts to secure €40-50 billion in additional revenue for the 2026 budget.
France Permanently Imposes High-Earner Tax
France's government has permanently established a 20% tax on incomes exceeding €250,000 (single) or €500,000 (couple), generating an estimated €2 billion annually, as part of broader efforts to secure €40-50 billion in additional revenue for the 2026 budget.
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52% Bias Score
Oil Prices Plummet Amidst US-China Trade War
Global oil prices, particularly Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude, fell sharply on Wednesday, reaching their lowest points since February 2021 and September 2022 respectively, due to the escalating US-China trade war and increased oil production by OPEC+.
Oil Prices Plummet Amidst US-China Trade War
Global oil prices, particularly Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude, fell sharply on Wednesday, reaching their lowest points since February 2021 and September 2022 respectively, due to the escalating US-China trade war and increased oil production by OPEC+.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's 104% Tariff on China Triggers Global Market Plunge
President Trump imposed new tariffs on goods from dozens of countries, including a 104% increase on Chinese imports, causing global market turmoil and prompting retaliatory actions from China and concerns from the EU.
Trump's 104% Tariff on China Triggers Global Market Plunge
President Trump imposed new tariffs on goods from dozens of countries, including a 104% increase on Chinese imports, causing global market turmoil and prompting retaliatory actions from China and concerns from the EU.
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68% Bias Score
Zucman: Tax US Multinationals to Counter Trump Tariffs
Economist Gabriel Zucman suggests that the EU counter US tariffs by taxing American multinationals operating in Europe, arguing this targeted approach is more effective than a broader trade war and hinges on the EU's response to the US withdrawal from the global minimum tax agreement.
Zucman: Tax US Multinationals to Counter Trump Tariffs
Economist Gabriel Zucman suggests that the EU counter US tariffs by taxing American multinationals operating in Europe, arguing this targeted approach is more effective than a broader trade war and hinges on the EU's response to the US withdrawal from the global minimum tax agreement.
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48% Bias Score
Global Markets Rebound After Sharp Tariff-Driven Decline
Global stock markets experienced a sharp decline following President Trump's tariff announcement on April 2nd, with major European and Asian indices experiencing double-digit percentage losses before rebounding slightly on Tuesday; however, the situation remains volatile.
Global Markets Rebound After Sharp Tariff-Driven Decline
Global stock markets experienced a sharp decline following President Trump's tariff announcement on April 2nd, with major European and Asian indices experiencing double-digit percentage losses before rebounding slightly on Tuesday; however, the situation remains volatile.
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48% Bias Score
Boeing Averts Second 737 MAX Crash Lawsuit Through Settlements
Boeing settled two lawsuits on Sunday, averting a civil trial related to the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 crash that killed 157 people, which would have been the first civil case against Boeing concerning this crash. The settlement follows a previous last-minute deal in November 2023.
Boeing Averts Second 737 MAX Crash Lawsuit Through Settlements
Boeing settled two lawsuits on Sunday, averting a civil trial related to the March 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 crash that killed 157 people, which would have been the first civil case against Boeing concerning this crash. The settlement follows a previous last-minute deal in November 2023.
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48% Bias Score
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