BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
BSW Faces Internal Split in Hamburg, Jeopardizing Election Prospects
A dispute within the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in Hamburg resulted in the creation of a rival state association, "Bündnis für Vernunft und Gerechtigkeit", by members who disagree with the party's national leadership. This split could jeopardize the BSW's participation in upcoming elections in ...
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52% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Tense Vote
Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second round of voting, receiving 56 votes compared to 39 for Matthias Berger of the Freie Wähler and 1 for Jörg Urban of the AfD, with 11 abstentions. This outcome was influenced by the need to avoid an AfD-backed candidate taki...
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Tense Vote
Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Minister President of Saxony in a second round of voting, receiving 56 votes compared to 39 for Matthias Berger of the Freie Wähler and 1 for Jörg Urban of the AfD, with 11 abstentions. This outcome was influenced by the need to avoid an AfD-backed candidate taki...
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40% Bias Score
Ifo Index Plunges, Signaling Worsening German Economic Outlook
Germany's Ifo business climate index fell to 84.7 points in December, the lowest since May 2020, indicating a worsening economic outlook driven by industrial weakness and concerns about potential US trade barriers under President-elect Trump.
Ifo Index Plunges, Signaling Worsening German Economic Outlook
Germany's Ifo business climate index fell to 84.7 points in December, the lowest since May 2020, indicating a worsening economic outlook driven by industrial weakness and concerns about potential US trade barriers under President-elect Trump.
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52% Bias Score
SPD Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Defense Spending, and Increased Investment
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Chancellor Scholz and the SPD unveiled their election program, focusing on tax relief for 95% of taxpayers, including a reduced VAT on food and a €15 minimum wage, along with substantial investments in defense and infrastructure, funded by tax increases on ...
SPD Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Defense Spending, and Increased Investment
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Chancellor Scholz and the SPD unveiled their election program, focusing on tax relief for 95% of taxpayers, including a reduced VAT on food and a €15 minimum wage, along with substantial investments in defense and infrastructure, funded by tax increases on ...
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44% Bias Score
German Man Sentenced for Egypt Imprisonment and Assault
A German man was sentenced to four years and six months in prison for imprisoning, repeatedly assaulting and raping a woman in Egypt whom he met on social media eight years prior; the relatively lenient sentence considered his confession and the passage of time.
German Man Sentenced for Egypt Imprisonment and Assault
A German man was sentenced to four years and six months in prison for imprisoning, repeatedly assaulting and raping a woman in Egypt whom he met on social media eight years prior; the relatively lenient sentence considered his confession and the passage of time.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg Trial: Man Accused of Attempted Murder Near Hauptbahnhof
A 28-year-old man is on trial in Hamburg for allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man five times near the main train station on Easter Sunday, causing life-threatening injuries; the victim survived surgery; the accused was arrested in Frankfurt in June.
Hamburg Trial: Man Accused of Attempted Murder Near Hauptbahnhof
A 28-year-old man is on trial in Hamburg for allegedly shooting a 23-year-old man five times near the main train station on Easter Sunday, causing life-threatening injuries; the victim survived surgery; the accused was arrested in Frankfurt in June.
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36% Bias Score
German Mobile Data Consumption Surges 25-30% in 2024
German mobile network operators reported a significant surge in data consumption in 2024, with Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica recording increases of 30%, 27%, and 25% respectively, driven by increased streaming, social media use, and data-based communication; however, traditional phone calls decr...
German Mobile Data Consumption Surges 25-30% in 2024
German mobile network operators reported a significant surge in data consumption in 2024, with Telekom, Vodafone, and Telefónica recording increases of 30%, 27%, and 25% respectively, driven by increased streaming, social media use, and data-based communication; however, traditional phone calls decr...
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36% Bias Score
Munich's Mounting Debt Amidst Record Revenues
Munich's debt is rising despite record revenues, reaching 326 million euros for interest and repayment alone; a new 70-million-euro housing project and upcoming IAA events further strain the budget.
Munich's Mounting Debt Amidst Record Revenues
Munich's debt is rising despite record revenues, reaching 326 million euros for interest and repayment alone; a new 70-million-euro housing project and upcoming IAA events further strain the budget.
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52% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Unify on Strict Migration Policy, Economic Plans Lack Detail
The CDU and CSU have released a joint election program featuring a hardline stance on migration, stricter border controls, and accelerated deportations, contrasting their previous disagreements and potentially impacting future EU migration policy, while their economic plans lack detailed financing.
CDU/CSU Unify on Strict Migration Policy, Economic Plans Lack Detail
The CDU and CSU have released a joint election program featuring a hardline stance on migration, stricter border controls, and accelerated deportations, contrasting their previous disagreements and potentially impacting future EU migration policy, while their economic plans lack detailed financing.
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52% Bias Score
Resignations Trigger Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Foundation Restructuring
Following the resignations of Werner Kuhn and Katja Enderlein, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Protection Foundation, established to support Nord Stream 2 but now under scrutiny, prepares for a restructuring with a potential new board comprising Christoph Morgen and Detlef Kurreck, while €13 mill...
Resignations Trigger Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Foundation Restructuring
Following the resignations of Werner Kuhn and Katja Enderlein, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Protection Foundation, established to support Nord Stream 2 but now under scrutiny, prepares for a restructuring with a potential new board comprising Christoph Morgen and Detlef Kurreck, while €13 mill...
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60% Bias Score
Brose to Cut 700 Jobs Amidst Revenue Shortfall
German automotive supplier Brose announced it will miss its revenue targets this year, projecting €7.7 billion, 7 percent below plan and 3 percent below last year, due to rising costs and underutilized facilities; the company plans to cut 700 jobs in Germany by 2025 and reduce investments by 20 perc...
Brose to Cut 700 Jobs Amidst Revenue Shortfall
German automotive supplier Brose announced it will miss its revenue targets this year, projecting €7.7 billion, 7 percent below plan and 3 percent below last year, due to rising costs and underutilized facilities; the company plans to cut 700 jobs in Germany by 2025 and reduce investments by 20 perc...
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44% Bias Score
Schlemmer Estate Dispute Settled
The protracted legal dispute over the multi-million-euro estate of Bauhaus artist Oskar Schlemmer has concluded with a settlement between his grandchildren, averting the auction of hundreds of artworks and including donations to a museum.
Schlemmer Estate Dispute Settled
The protracted legal dispute over the multi-million-euro estate of Bauhaus artist Oskar Schlemmer has concluded with a settlement between his grandchildren, averting the auction of hundreds of artworks and including donations to a museum.
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12% Bias Score