Scholz Urges Action on Key Legislation Before German Re-election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for swift legislative action on key issues like income tax relief, child benefit increases, and Deutschlandticket funding before the February 23rd Bundestag re-election, emphasizing the need to prevent political gridlock and secure necessary economic support.
Scholz Urges Action on Key Legislation Before German Re-election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for swift legislative action on key issues like income tax relief, child benefit increases, and Deutschlandticket funding before the February 23rd Bundestag re-election, emphasizing the need to prevent political gridlock and secure necessary economic support.
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36% Bias Score
Baywa AG Announces Restructuring Plan to Address €5 Billion Debt
Baywa AG, facing a €5 billion debt and €640 million loss in 2023, announced a restructuring plan involving 40% job cuts at its Munich headquarters and the sale of international assets to secure €1 billion in funding and return to profitability by 2027.
Baywa AG Announces Restructuring Plan to Address €5 Billion Debt
Baywa AG, facing a €5 billion debt and €640 million loss in 2023, announced a restructuring plan involving 40% job cuts at its Munich headquarters and the sale of international assets to secure €1 billion in funding and return to profitability by 2027.
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60% Bias Score
German Tax Clarification on Online Income
German tax authorities are clarifying online income tax regulations, stating that occasional online sales are generally not taxable, but regular sales may trigger tax obligations exceeding €1,000 annual profit from private sales or €410 from other sources.
German Tax Clarification on Online Income
German tax authorities are clarifying online income tax regulations, stating that occasional online sales are generally not taxable, but regular sales may trigger tax obligations exceeding €1,000 annual profit from private sales or €410 from other sources.
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32% Bias Score
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
670 Lawyers Join German Courts, Addressing Personnel Shortages
At least 670 lawyers joined German state courts and prosecution offices in the past five years, addressing a 2,000-position shortage and upcoming retirements; Berlin saw the most lateral entrants (170).
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44% Bias Score
Berlin School Trips at Risk Due to Budget Shortfall
Due to Berlin's budget cuts, many schools may cancel class trips in 2025; although the Senate claims no budget cuts for class trips, many schools lack funding despite pre-approved teacher travel subsidies, causing an uneven distribution of funds and sparking political debate.
Berlin School Trips at Risk Due to Budget Shortfall
Due to Berlin's budget cuts, many schools may cancel class trips in 2025; although the Senate claims no budget cuts for class trips, many schools lack funding despite pre-approved teacher travel subsidies, causing an uneven distribution of funds and sparking political debate.
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44% Bias Score
Verdi Strikes Disrupt Baden-Württemberg Public Transport
Warnstreiks by Verdi union members at SWEG and AVG caused significant disruptions to bus and train services across Baden-Württemberg on December 4th, impacting commuters and highlighting ongoing wage negotiations for the railway collective bargaining agreement.
Verdi Strikes Disrupt Baden-Württemberg Public Transport
Warnstreiks by Verdi union members at SWEG and AVG caused significant disruptions to bus and train services across Baden-Württemberg on December 4th, impacting commuters and highlighting ongoing wage negotiations for the railway collective bargaining agreement.
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24% Bias Score
Bayern Restructures BayernLB Stake to Meet EU Banking Rules
Bayern has converted a €1.7 billion silent partnership in BayernLB into equity to meet EU banking regulations, avoiding the need for additional funding and contrasting with Hessen's €2 billion capital injection and new debt.
Bayern Restructures BayernLB Stake to Meet EU Banking Rules
Bayern has converted a €1.7 billion silent partnership in BayernLB into equity to meet EU banking regulations, avoiding the need for additional funding and contrasting with Hessen's €2 billion capital injection and new debt.
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40% Bias Score
Open-Ear Headphones: A Compromise Between Sound and Awareness
Open-ear headphones offer a unique listening experience by prioritizing ambient sound awareness, using air or bone conduction, but compromising on bass and sound quality; they cost at least €100.
Open-Ear Headphones: A Compromise Between Sound and Awareness
Open-ear headphones offer a unique listening experience by prioritizing ambient sound awareness, using air or bone conduction, but compromising on bass and sound quality; they cost at least €100.
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32% Bias Score
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
Berlin Judiciary Attracts 170 Lateral Entrants Amidst Nationwide Shortage
Over the past five years, Berlin's courts and public prosecutor's offices have recruited 170 lateral entrants, exceeding the national average of at least 670, due to a nationwide shortage of judges and prosecutors and upcoming retirements, with Berlin needing to replace over 700 jurists in the next ...
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24% Bias Score
€12.2 Million Renovation Planned for Munich's Feldherrnhalle
Munich's Feldherrnhalle will undergo a €12.2 million renovation starting in 2025, addressing structural and aesthetic deterioration, delayed by the pandemic and unforeseen costs, to preserve this significant historical landmark.
€12.2 Million Renovation Planned for Munich's Feldherrnhalle
Munich's Feldherrnhalle will undergo a €12.2 million renovation starting in 2025, addressing structural and aesthetic deterioration, delayed by the pandemic and unforeseen costs, to preserve this significant historical landmark.
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24% Bias Score
Saxony Coalition Agreement Faces Widespread Criticism for Lack of Concrete Plans
Saxony's proposed black-red coalition agreement faces sharp criticism for its lack of concrete plans on migration, bureaucracy, and insufficient financial details, raising doubts about its ability to address key challenges.
Saxony Coalition Agreement Faces Widespread Criticism for Lack of Concrete Plans
Saxony's proposed black-red coalition agreement faces sharp criticism for its lack of concrete plans on migration, bureaucracy, and insufficient financial details, raising doubts about its ability to address key challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Südkorea: Kriegsrecht verhängt und aufgehoben
Südkoreas Präsident Yoon Suk-yeol verhängte am [Datum fehlt] das Kriegsrecht, um das Land vor Nordkorea und internen Gegnern zu schützen, verbot politische Aktivitäten und stellte Medien unter staatliche Kontrolle. Das Parlament hob das Kriegsrecht jedoch einstimmig auf.
Südkorea: Kriegsrecht verhängt und aufgehoben
Südkoreas Präsident Yoon Suk-yeol verhängte am [Datum fehlt] das Kriegsrecht, um das Land vor Nordkorea und internen Gegnern zu schützen, verbot politische Aktivitäten und stellte Medien unter staatliche Kontrolle. Das Parlament hob das Kriegsrecht jedoch einstimmig auf.
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0% Bias Score