Domain: welt.de

German national daily newspaper

Die Welt is a German national daily newspaper, published as a broadsheet by Axel Springer SE. Die Welt is the flagship newspaper of the Axel Springer publishing group, and considered a newspaper of record in Germany. Its leading competitors are the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, the Süddeutsche Zeitung and the Frankfurter Rundschau. The modern paper takes a self-described "liberal cosmopolitan" position in editing, but it is generally considered to be conservative.

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Two Commercial Lunar Landers Launch, Beginning a Year of Moon Missions

Two commercial lunar landers, "Blue Ghost" from Firefly Aerospace and "Resilience" from ispace, launched from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, beginning a year of lunar missions under NASA's CLPS program; "Blue Ghost" aims to land in Mare Crisium in 45 days, while "Resilience" targets Mar...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SEC Sues Elon Musk for Delayed Disclosure of Twitter Stock Ownership

The SEC sued Elon Musk for failing to timely disclose his Twitter stock ownership exceeding 5% on March 14, 2022, enabling him to buy more shares at lower prices and allegedly saving over \$150 million, while causing losses to other investors; the case's future is uncertain with the incoming SEC lea...

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Russia's Hybrid War: A Former Intelligence Official's Assessment

Former German intelligence official Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven details Russia's hybrid warfare tactics against Europe, including sabotage, cyberattacks, and disinformation campaigns, highlighting the difficulty of attribution and advocating for stronger defensive and offensive measures.

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52% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Cuba Welcomes Removal from US Terror List, Announces Prisoner Releases

The Cuban government cautiously welcomed the US decision to remove Cuba from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, announcing the release of 553 prisoners while demanding an end to the US embargo; this action follows discussions between Cuban President Díaz-Canel and Pope Francis and might be revers...

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40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense Amidst Controversy

Pete Hegseth, despite facing accusations of sexual misconduct and controversial statements, was narrowly confirmed by the US Senate as the next Secretary of Defense, highlighting partisan divisions and concerns over his suitability for the role.

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Gender Equality
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Low Stock Market Participation Persists in Germany Despite Efforts

In 2024, only 17.2% of Germans over 14 held stocks, down from previous years, due to risk aversion, economic uncertainty, and increased savings interest rates; despite this, younger investors (under 40) increased by 150,000.

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Germany's Economic Stagnation Amidst US Trade Threats

Germany's economy faces a potential crisis due to US trade conflicts and internal structural problems, with slow growth and a high savings rate despite decreased inflation. The 2024 GDP shrank while the rest of the Eurozone grew.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Citizen Seizure of Stasi Headquarters: Securing Files, Uncovering Betrayals

On January 15, 1990, East German citizens stormed the Stasi headquarters in Berlin-Lichtenberg, seizing control and securing over 111 kilometers of files; this unprecedented action had a profound psychological impact, facilitating the processing of the SED dictatorship but also revealing personal be...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Germany Enters Second Year of Recession in 2024

Germany's economy contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of recession due to factors such as decreased exports, high energy costs, and weak industrial performance. Private consumption grew only slightly, while government spending rose.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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German Economy Contracts for Second Consecutive Year

Germany's economy shrank by 0.2 percent in 2024, following a 0.3 percent decline in 2023, due to weak consumer spending, a struggling construction sector, decreased exports to China, and political uncertainty stemming from recent elections.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump Re-election Spurs Supply Chain Concerns for German Businesses

A Bitkom survey shows that half of German companies expect to change their supply chains due to Trump's reelection, while 95% want reduced US dependence, highlighting economic concerns over potential trade disruptions and political instability.

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52% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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🌐 75% Global Worthiness
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Study: Two-Thirds of German Youths in Transition Programs Could Start Apprenticeships Immediately

A Bertelsmann Stiftung study reveals that nearly 250,000 German youths annually enter transition programs; however, approximately two-thirds could start apprenticeships immediately, highlighting a potential solution to the skilled worker shortage.

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