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France Debates Tough New Drug Trafficking Bill
France's National Assembly debates a bill to combat drug trafficking, increasing law enforcement powers but drawing criticism for its harsh measures, such as family evictions for drug-related convictions, while neglecting treatment for addicts; the bill, backed by the government, aims to "end the dr...
France Debates Tough New Drug Trafficking Bill
France's National Assembly debates a bill to combat drug trafficking, increasing law enforcement powers but drawing criticism for its harsh measures, such as family evictions for drug-related convictions, while neglecting treatment for addicts; the bill, backed by the government, aims to "end the dr...
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48% Bias Score
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate Amid Inflation, Global Uncertainty
The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate at 4.5 percent on Thursday, citing persistent inflation and global uncertainty stemming from U.S. policies, contrasting with Europe's projected growth and Germany's increased spending.
Bank of England Holds Interest Rate Amid Inflation, Global Uncertainty
The Bank of England maintained its key interest rate at 4.5 percent on Thursday, citing persistent inflation and global uncertainty stemming from U.S. policies, contrasting with Europe's projected growth and Germany's increased spending.
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52% Bias Score
EU Parliament Condemns Commission's Bypass of Budget Oversight for Emergency Funding
The European Parliament criticized the European Commission for bypassing its budgetary oversight in allocating €150 billion for defense and €700 billion for Covid-19 recovery, using a fast-track procedure under Article 122 of the EU treaties, raising concerns about democratic accountability and tran...
EU Parliament Condemns Commission's Bypass of Budget Oversight for Emergency Funding
The European Parliament criticized the European Commission for bypassing its budgetary oversight in allocating €150 billion for defense and €700 billion for Covid-19 recovery, using a fast-track procedure under Article 122 of the EU treaties, raising concerns about democratic accountability and tran...
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44% Bias Score
EU to Issue €150 Billion in Bonds for Military Spending
The European Union will issue €150 billion in joint bonds to fund military purchases, exceeding Russia's projected 2025 military budget, reflecting a shift in Germany's fiscal policy and spurred by US pressure for increased European security.
EU to Issue €150 Billion in Bonds for Military Spending
The European Union will issue €150 billion in joint bonds to fund military purchases, exceeding Russia's projected 2025 military budget, reflecting a shift in Germany's fiscal policy and spurred by US pressure for increased European security.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine War Crimes Accountability Threatened by Potential Amnesty in Peace Deal
The looming threat of a lenient peace deal with Russia jeopardizes accountability for war crimes in Ukraine; establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression before negotiations is crucial to protect Ukraine's accountability efforts and uphold international law, given the U.S.'s stance ag...
Ukraine War Crimes Accountability Threatened by Potential Amnesty in Peace Deal
The looming threat of a lenient peace deal with Russia jeopardizes accountability for war crimes in Ukraine; establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression before negotiations is crucial to protect Ukraine's accountability efforts and uphold international law, given the U.S.'s stance ag...
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56% Bias Score
UK Labour Loses Small Business Support After Tax Hike
The UK Labour government, after raising employment taxes, is facing a significant decline in support from small businesses, creating an electoral opportunity for the Conservatives and Reform UK, who are actively courting this crucial demographic.
UK Labour Loses Small Business Support After Tax Hike
The UK Labour government, after raising employment taxes, is facing a significant decline in support from small businesses, creating an electoral opportunity for the Conservatives and Reform UK, who are actively courting this crucial demographic.
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44% Bias Score
EU Asylum Applications Fall 13% in 2024
The EU saw a 13% decrease in first-time applications for international protection in 2024, totaling almost 912,000—the first decline since 2020. Syrian citizens comprised 16% of applicants, while Germany, Spain, and Italy were the main destinations.
EU Asylum Applications Fall 13% in 2024
The EU saw a 13% decrease in first-time applications for international protection in 2024, totaling almost 912,000—the first decline since 2020. Syrian citizens comprised 16% of applicants, while Germany, Spain, and Italy were the main destinations.
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48% Bias Score
UK Condemns Israeli Threat of Gaza Devastation
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israeli Defense Minister Katz's threat of "total devastation" of Gaza following renewed Israeli bombing after a ceasefire collapsed; a British national was wounded in a UN compound attack.
UK Condemns Israeli Threat of Gaza Devastation
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy condemned Israeli Defense Minister Katz's threat of "total devastation" of Gaza following renewed Israeli bombing after a ceasefire collapsed; a British national was wounded in a UN compound attack.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Historic Spending Plan: From Austerity to €1 Trillion Investment
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a €1 trillion spending plan for defense and infrastructure, reversing his previous austerity stance due to geopolitical concerns and domestic political pressures, potentially reshaping Europe's economic and security landscapes.
Germany's Historic Spending Plan: From Austerity to €1 Trillion Investment
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced a €1 trillion spending plan for defense and infrastructure, reversing his previous austerity stance due to geopolitical concerns and domestic political pressures, potentially reshaping Europe's economic and security landscapes.
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60% Bias Score
UK and EU Deepen Security Cooperation Amidst Ukraine Conflict
The UK and EU are strengthening their security cooperation, including joint military training for over 120,000 Ukrainian soldiers, increased defense spending ("ReArm Europe", UK to 2.5% GDP by 2027), and collaboration against hybrid threats, ahead of their first summit since Brexit on May 19th.
UK and EU Deepen Security Cooperation Amidst Ukraine Conflict
The UK and EU are strengthening their security cooperation, including joint military training for over 120,000 Ukrainian soldiers, increased defense spending ("ReArm Europe", UK to 2.5% GDP by 2027), and collaboration against hybrid threats, ahead of their first summit since Brexit on May 19th.
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40% Bias Score
Poland's Brutal Migrant Pushbacks Condemned in New Report
Oxfam and Egala's report, "Brutal Barriers," details Poland's systematic pushbacks of migrants at the Belarus border, including beatings, stripping, and exposure, despite EU funding for border security and warnings from rights groups; Poland remains defiant, refusing to comply with the EU Migration ...
Poland's Brutal Migrant Pushbacks Condemned in New Report
Oxfam and Egala's report, "Brutal Barriers," details Poland's systematic pushbacks of migrants at the Belarus border, including beatings, stripping, and exposure, despite EU funding for border security and warnings from rights groups; Poland remains defiant, refusing to comply with the EU Migration ...
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64% Bias Score
Ukraine Considers Kursk Withdrawal Amidst Intense Russian Attacks
Intense Russian attacks force Ukraine to consider withdrawing from Kursk, using French Mirage jets for the first time to repel a large combined airstrike by Moscow following the halting of US aid; Trump celebrates the disruption; and Macron urges increased European defense spending.
Ukraine Considers Kursk Withdrawal Amidst Intense Russian Attacks
Intense Russian attacks force Ukraine to consider withdrawing from Kursk, using French Mirage jets for the first time to repel a large combined airstrike by Moscow following the halting of US aid; Trump celebrates the disruption; and Macron urges increased European defense spending.
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48% Bias Score
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