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Bavaria's Last Coal Plant Shuts Down, Sparking Energy Debate
Bavaria's last coal-fired power plant, Zolling, ceased regular operation on February 24th, 2023, eliminating 500 megawatts of capacity and approximately 500,000 tons of annual coal consumption; the plant remains in reserve until 2031, sparking debate on energy security versus climate goals.
Bavaria's Last Coal Plant Shuts Down, Sparking Energy Debate
Bavaria's last coal-fired power plant, Zolling, ceased regular operation on February 24th, 2023, eliminating 500 megawatts of capacity and approximately 500,000 tons of annual coal consumption; the plant remains in reserve until 2031, sparking debate on energy security versus climate goals.
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20% Bias Score
Declining Youth Voter Turnout in Germany: Apathy or Disengagement?
Data reveals a decline in German youth voters, from 12.9% in 1990 to 8.5% today. Despite this, a significant portion of young voters (54.6%) are satisfied with German democracy, yet many feel unheard by politicians and doubt the impact of their actions.
Declining Youth Voter Turnout in Germany: Apathy or Disengagement?
Data reveals a decline in German youth voters, from 12.9% in 1990 to 8.5% today. Despite this, a significant portion of young voters (54.6%) are satisfied with German democracy, yet many feel unheard by politicians and doubt the impact of their actions.
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44% Bias Score
German Court Rules on Timely Bonus Target Setting, Awards €16,000 in Damages
The German Federal Labor Court ruled that employers must set bonus targets for employees in a timely manner or face compensation claims, as demonstrated in a case where an employer was ordered to pay €16,000 in damages for a late target setting.
German Court Rules on Timely Bonus Target Setting, Awards €16,000 in Damages
The German Federal Labor Court ruled that employers must set bonus targets for employees in a timely manner or face compensation claims, as demonstrated in a case where an employer was ordered to pay €16,000 in damages for a late target setting.
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12% Bias Score
Brandenburg Greens endorse SPD candidate in Cottbus, forgoing direct candidacy
In the upcoming German Bundestag election, Brandenburg's Green Party will not nominate a candidate in Cottbus constituency (Wahlkreis 64), instead supporting SPD candidate Maja Wallstein, who won the direct mandate in 2017, to counter the anticipated success of the AfD, classified as a potential rig...
Brandenburg Greens endorse SPD candidate in Cottbus, forgoing direct candidacy
In the upcoming German Bundestag election, Brandenburg's Green Party will not nominate a candidate in Cottbus constituency (Wahlkreis 64), instead supporting SPD candidate Maja Wallstein, who won the direct mandate in 2017, to counter the anticipated success of the AfD, classified as a potential rig...
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40% Bias Score
Saarland Rejects AfD Proposal to Add "Western Roots" to Constitution
The Saarland parliament rejected an AfD proposal to add "Western historical roots" to the state constitution, with the ruling SPD and CDU citing its divisive nature and the AfD framing integration around national identity, triggering a debate around immigration and national identity in Germany.
Saarland Rejects AfD Proposal to Add "Western Roots" to Constitution
The Saarland parliament rejected an AfD proposal to add "Western historical roots" to the state constitution, with the ruling SPD and CDU citing its divisive nature and the AfD framing integration around national identity, triggering a debate around immigration and national identity in Germany.
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56% Bias Score
German Private Health Insurance: High Premiums and Limited Options
Stiftung Warentest Finanzen" compared 1245 German private health insurance plans to public coverage, finding that only 384 met minimum standards; affordable, high-quality plans exist, but premiums significantly increase with age, making it difficult to switch back to public insurance after age 55.
German Private Health Insurance: High Premiums and Limited Options
Stiftung Warentest Finanzen" compared 1245 German private health insurance plans to public coverage, finding that only 384 met minimum standards; affordable, high-quality plans exist, but premiums significantly increase with age, making it difficult to switch back to public insurance after age 55.
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48% Bias Score
AfD Faces Backlash for Alleged Exploitation of Munich Attack
In Munich, Germany, a 24-year-old Afghan man drove his car into a crowd, killing a mother and her two-year-old daughter, and injuring 37 others; the AfD party faced strong criticism for allegedly exploiting this tragedy for political purposes by spreading misinformation and hindering their own attem...
AfD Faces Backlash for Alleged Exploitation of Munich Attack
In Munich, Germany, a 24-year-old Afghan man drove his car into a crowd, killing a mother and her two-year-old daughter, and injuring 37 others; the AfD party faced strong criticism for allegedly exploiting this tragedy for political purposes by spreading misinformation and hindering their own attem...
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56% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces €563 Million Funding Gap Due to Changes in Germany's Inter-State Financial Equalization
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern received €1.42 billion (13% of its budget) in 2024 from Germany's inter-state financial equalization, but expects €563 million less in 2025 due to census revisions and decreased tax revenue in wealthier states; this has prompted budget cuts and highlights ongoing disputes over...
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces €563 Million Funding Gap Due to Changes in Germany's Inter-State Financial Equalization
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern received €1.42 billion (13% of its budget) in 2024 from Germany's inter-state financial equalization, but expects €563 million less in 2025 due to census revisions and decreased tax revenue in wealthier states; this has prompted budget cuts and highlights ongoing disputes over...
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32% Bias Score
Frankenwald Footbridges: €42 Million Tourism Project Faces Environmental Opposition
Germany plans to build two pedestrian suspension bridges in the Frankenwald, the longest in the world, for €42 million, despite environmental concerns from Naturschutz about the impact of up to 300,000 annual visitors on a sensitive ecosystem.
Frankenwald Footbridges: €42 Million Tourism Project Faces Environmental Opposition
Germany plans to build two pedestrian suspension bridges in the Frankenwald, the longest in the world, for €42 million, despite environmental concerns from Naturschutz about the impact of up to 300,000 annual visitors on a sensitive ecosystem.
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48% Bias Score
Immenstadt: 17-Year-Old Sentenced for Death of Martin H.
In Immenstadt, a 17-year-old with a history of violent crime was sentenced to six years and ten months for causing the death of 53-year-old Martin H. after a fight near a bank on May 7, 2024; the court found the youth did not intend to kill Mr. H., but his actions resulted in foreseeable fatal conse...
Immenstadt: 17-Year-Old Sentenced for Death of Martin H.
In Immenstadt, a 17-year-old with a history of violent crime was sentenced to six years and ten months for causing the death of 53-year-old Martin H. after a fight near a bank on May 7, 2024; the court found the youth did not intend to kill Mr. H., but his actions resulted in foreseeable fatal conse...
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg Tightens E-Scooter Rules with New Fees and Fines
Hamburg introduced stricter e-scooter rules, including fines for improper parking and a new monthly fee per scooter (up to €6.50 within Ring 2), to improve traffic and fund parking space expansion; four providers accepted these terms, but some criticized the fee's impact.
Hamburg Tightens E-Scooter Rules with New Fees and Fines
Hamburg introduced stricter e-scooter rules, including fines for improper parking and a new monthly fee per scooter (up to €6.50 within Ring 2), to improve traffic and fund parking space expansion; four providers accepted these terms, but some criticized the fee's impact.
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32% Bias Score
Bavarian Starkbierfest to Proceed Despite Recent Attack
The annual Bavarian Starkbierfest, featuring political satire, will proceed as planned despite a recent attack near the venue, incorporating commentary on current events such as Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder's Big Mac video. The event will use humor to address serious issues, featuring re...
Bavarian Starkbierfest to Proceed Despite Recent Attack
The annual Bavarian Starkbierfest, featuring political satire, will proceed as planned despite a recent attack near the venue, incorporating commentary on current events such as Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder's Big Mac video. The event will use humor to address serious issues, featuring re...
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44% Bias Score
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