Germany Classifies Arms Investments as Sustainable
The German government reclassified arms industry investments as sustainable, allowing ESG funds to invest and strengthening the sector, despite ethical concerns and potential for misuse of ESG funds.
Germany Classifies Arms Investments as Sustainable
The German government reclassified arms industry investments as sustainable, allowing ESG funds to invest and strengthening the sector, despite ethical concerns and potential for misuse of ESG funds.
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56% Bias Score
Saxony Forms Minority Government, Facing Instability
After two weeks of negotiations, Saxony's CDU and SPD formed a minority government, lacking ten votes for a majority in the state parliament. The coalition will rely on securing support from other parties for each policy, facing potential budget constraints and political instability.
Saxony Forms Minority Government, Facing Instability
After two weeks of negotiations, Saxony's CDU and SPD formed a minority government, lacking ten votes for a majority in the state parliament. The coalition will rely on securing support from other parties for each policy, facing potential budget constraints and political instability.
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64% Bias Score
World Bank Report Exposes Private Creditor Exploitation, $1.4 Trillion Debt Burden for Developing Nations
The World Bank's 2024 International Debt Report reveals that private creditors withdrew $141 billion more from developing nations than they invested since 2022, resulting in a $1.4 trillion debt service burden in 2023, tripling interest rates for the 26 poorest countries and diverting funds from cru...
World Bank Report Exposes Private Creditor Exploitation, $1.4 Trillion Debt Burden for Developing Nations
The World Bank's 2024 International Debt Report reveals that private creditors withdrew $141 billion more from developing nations than they invested since 2022, resulting in a $1.4 trillion debt service burden in 2023, tripling interest rates for the 26 poorest countries and diverting funds from cru...
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52% Bias Score
German Labor Minister Demands VW Job Security Amid Cost-Cutting Crisis
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil demanded job security and ruled out layoffs at Volkswagen amid a cost-cutting crisis, while VW CEO Oliver Blume defended the measures and stated the need for cost reductions. 47,000 VW workers in Wolfsburg staged a warning strike on Monday.
German Labor Minister Demands VW Job Security Amid Cost-Cutting Crisis
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil demanded job security and ruled out layoffs at Volkswagen amid a cost-cutting crisis, while VW CEO Oliver Blume defended the measures and stated the need for cost reductions. 47,000 VW workers in Wolfsburg staged a warning strike on Monday.
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48% Bias Score
Economic Inequality Fuels Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Germany
The rise of the new right in Germany is driven by economic inequality and lack of public investment, resulting in widespread societal discontent and the appeal of simplistic populist solutions that scapegoat vulnerable groups.
Economic Inequality Fuels Rise of Right-Wing Populism in Germany
The rise of the new right in Germany is driven by economic inequality and lack of public investment, resulting in widespread societal discontent and the appeal of simplistic populist solutions that scapegoat vulnerable groups.
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60% Bias Score
German Columnist Critiques Politicians, Explores Voter Apathy Ahead of Bundestag Election
A German columnist reflects on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing politicians' self-serving actions and the resulting voter apathy, particularly among lower-income groups, and considers interviewing non-voters to explore the reasons behind their abstention.
German Columnist Critiques Politicians, Explores Voter Apathy Ahead of Bundestag Election
A German columnist reflects on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing politicians' self-serving actions and the resulting voter apathy, particularly among lower-income groups, and considers interviewing non-voters to explore the reasons behind their abstention.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Needs €650 Billion Power Grid Investment to Meet Climate Goals
A study by the IMK institute finds Germany needs to invest €650 billion in its power grid by 2045 to meet climate goals, double the current plan, due to increased electricity demand; rising costs, supply issues and permitting delays could further increase costs.
Germany Needs €650 Billion Power Grid Investment to Meet Climate Goals
A study by the IMK institute finds Germany needs to invest €650 billion in its power grid by 2045 to meet climate goals, double the current plan, due to increased electricity demand; rising costs, supply issues and permitting delays could further increase costs.
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36% Bias Score
Bild Editor Joins Left-Leaning taz, Fostering Unusual Correspondence
Bild-Chefredakteur Kai Diekmann became a taz member in 2009, engaging in a correspondence with taz employee Konny Gellenbeck, and consistently contributing financially despite their opposing political views.
Bild Editor Joins Left-Leaning taz, Fostering Unusual Correspondence
Bild-Chefredakteur Kai Diekmann became a taz member in 2009, engaging in a correspondence with taz employee Konny Gellenbeck, and consistently contributing financially despite their opposing political views.
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0% Bias Score
Germany Fails to Meet Istanbul Convention Standards on Gender-Based Violence
Germany's insufficient response to gender-based violence violates the Istanbul Convention, as a new report reveals severe deficits in shelter capacity and support systems, leading to many women being turned away.
Germany Fails to Meet Istanbul Convention Standards on Gender-Based Violence
Germany's insufficient response to gender-based violence violates the Istanbul Convention, as a new report reveals severe deficits in shelter capacity and support systems, leading to many women being turned away.
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40% Bias Score
Northvolt Insolvency Threatens €600 Million in German Loan Guarantees
Northvolt, a Swedish battery manufacturer, declared insolvency, jeopardizing over €600 million in German and Schleswig-Holstein loan guarantees for its Dithmarschen factory; despite this, construction continues.
Northvolt Insolvency Threatens €600 Million in German Loan Guarantees
Northvolt, a Swedish battery manufacturer, declared insolvency, jeopardizing over €600 million in German and Schleswig-Holstein loan guarantees for its Dithmarschen factory; despite this, construction continues.
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40% Bias Score
Namibia's First Female President Faces Disputed Election
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with 57.3% of the vote, making history as the first female president. However, the opposition rejects the results due to alleged irregularities, including missing ballots and malfunctioning equipment, and plans legal action. SWAPO's parliame...
Namibia's First Female President Faces Disputed Election
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah won Namibia's presidential election with 57.3% of the vote, making history as the first female president. However, the opposition rejects the results due to alleged irregularities, including missing ballots and malfunctioning equipment, and plans legal action. SWAPO's parliame...
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44% Bias Score
Bremen Police Attempt to Deport Asylum Seeker from Church
Bremen police attempted to deport Ayoub I., a Somali granted church asylum, from Zion Church on Tuesday morning, but withdrew after community members spent the night in protest; this action contradicts a 2020 Bremen order and marks a shift in German church asylum policy.
Bremen Police Attempt to Deport Asylum Seeker from Church
Bremen police attempted to deport Ayoub I., a Somali granted church asylum, from Zion Church on Tuesday morning, but withdrew after community members spent the night in protest; this action contradicts a 2020 Bremen order and marks a shift in German church asylum policy.
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48% Bias Score