US Shifts from Bidenomics to 'National Capitalism', Abandoning State-Led Industrial Policy
The US is abandoning Bidenomics' state-led industrial policy for a new "national capitalism" model centered on radical liberalization, privatization, and market forces; this shift, using tariffs to insulate the domestic market, contrasts sharply with Europe's continued reliance on state-led economic...
US Shifts from Bidenomics to 'National Capitalism', Abandoning State-Led Industrial Policy
The US is abandoning Bidenomics' state-led industrial policy for a new "national capitalism" model centered on radical liberalization, privatization, and market forces; this shift, using tariffs to insulate the domestic market, contrasts sharply with Europe's continued reliance on state-led economic...
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60% Bias Score
Putin Proposes Meeting with Trump to Discuss Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine and energy prices; Trump has threatened sanctions on Russia if it doesn't end its war in Ukraine; Ukraine insists on its own involvement in any peace deal.
Putin Proposes Meeting with Trump to Discuss Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin offered to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss the war in Ukraine and energy prices; Trump has threatened sanctions on Russia if it doesn't end its war in Ukraine; Ukraine insists on its own involvement in any peace deal.
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48% Bias Score
Slovakia's Ruling Coalition Accuses Opposition of Foreign-Funded Coup Attempt
Slovakia's pro-Moscow government alleges foreign interference in upcoming pro-European protests, claiming a foreign-funded plot to destabilize the country, while the opposition dismisses these claims as a pretext to suppress dissent.
Slovakia's Ruling Coalition Accuses Opposition of Foreign-Funded Coup Attempt
Slovakia's pro-Moscow government alleges foreign interference in upcoming pro-European protests, claiming a foreign-funded plot to destabilize the country, while the opposition dismisses these claims as a pretext to suppress dissent.
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64% Bias Score
U.K. Prioritizes Growth Over Green in Airport Expansion Plans
The U.K. government is on the verge of approving airport expansion plans at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, prioritizing economic growth despite concerns from the Energy Secretary about the impact on climate change targets, which are set to be undermined as global aviation accounts for 2.5 percent of ...
U.K. Prioritizes Growth Over Green in Airport Expansion Plans
The U.K. government is on the verge of approving airport expansion plans at Heathrow, Gatwick, and Luton, prioritizing economic growth despite concerns from the Energy Secretary about the impact on climate change targets, which are set to be undermined as global aviation accounts for 2.5 percent of ...
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60% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout
Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.
EU Parliament Debates NGO Funding Transparency Amidst Qatargate Fallout
Right-wing MEPs in the European Parliament are pushing for more transparency in EU funding for NGOs, fueled by the Qatargate scandal and new guidelines restricting lobbying activities funded by the LIFE program; critics argue this will silence smaller NGOs and favor corporate lobbyists.
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48% Bias Score
France Delays EU Sustainability Regulations
France is lobbying the European Union to indefinitely postpone the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and delay the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, arguing the regulations are too complex for smaller businesses, impacting their growth. The French government's...
France Delays EU Sustainability Regulations
France is lobbying the European Union to indefinitely postpone the Corporate Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and delay the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) by two years, arguing the regulations are too complex for smaller businesses, impacting their growth. The French government's...
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48% Bias Score
Trump's PCLOB Purge Threatens EU-U.S. Data Privacy Agreement
Donald Trump seeks to remove three members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key component of the EU-U.S. data privacy agreement, potentially jeopardizing the legal basis for thousands of U.S. companies to transfer European personal data.
Trump's PCLOB Purge Threatens EU-U.S. Data Privacy Agreement
Donald Trump seeks to remove three members of the U.S. Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (PCLOB), a key component of the EU-U.S. data privacy agreement, potentially jeopardizing the legal basis for thousands of U.S. companies to transfer European personal data.
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48% Bias Score
Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan
President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing long-standing opposition; this decision impacts US-Japan trade and the US steel industry.
Biden Blocks US Steel Sale to Japan
President Biden blocked the sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel, citing long-standing opposition; this decision impacts US-Japan trade and the US steel industry.
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28% Bias Score
Germany's Existential Anxiety Over Trump's Return
John Kampfner's "In Search of Berlin" discusses Germany's anxiety over Trump's return, highlighting the existential nature of its relationship with the U.S. and the potential impact on German politics, contrasting it with France's approach.
Germany's Existential Anxiety Over Trump's Return
John Kampfner's "In Search of Berlin" discusses Germany's anxiety over Trump's return, highlighting the existential nature of its relationship with the U.S. and the potential impact on German politics, contrasting it with France's approach.
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52% Bias Score
France, Germany Seek Delay of EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules
France and Germany are pushing for a delay and simplification of new EU rules on corporate environmental reporting and due diligence, citing concerns about their impact on businesses; the European Commission is expected to review these regulations by February 26th.
France, Germany Seek Delay of EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Rules
France and Germany are pushing for a delay and simplification of new EU rules on corporate environmental reporting and due diligence, citing concerns about their impact on businesses; the European Commission is expected to review these regulations by February 26th.
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56% Bias Score
Merz Signals Potential Cooperation with Far-Right AfD on Migration
Facing rising public concern over migration and the AfD's growing popularity, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz hinted at potential cooperation with the far-right party on stricter migration measures, a move that breaks a long-standing political taboo ahead of the February 23rd election.
Merz Signals Potential Cooperation with Far-Right AfD on Migration
Facing rising public concern over migration and the AfD's growing popularity, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz hinted at potential cooperation with the far-right party on stricter migration measures, a move that breaks a long-standing political taboo ahead of the February 23rd election.
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56% Bias Score
Russia Faces War Crimes Case After Video Shows Execution of Ukrainian POWs
Ukraine launched a war crimes investigation against Russia on Thursday after a video surfaced showing Russian soldiers executing six unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Donetsk region; this is the latest in a series of reported killings of Ukrainian POWs, totaling 177 since the start of the in...
Russia Faces War Crimes Case After Video Shows Execution of Ukrainian POWs
Ukraine launched a war crimes investigation against Russia on Thursday after a video surfaced showing Russian soldiers executing six unarmed Ukrainian prisoners of war in the Donetsk region; this is the latest in a series of reported killings of Ukrainian POWs, totaling 177 since the start of the in...
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48% Bias Score