Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024 Amidst Uncertainty
Germany secured funding for its nationwide public transportation ticket, the Deutschlandticket, for 2024, following Bundestag and Bundesrat approval of a law addressing state subsidies; however, its future beyond 2025 remains uncertain due to financing issues, with the monthly price increasing to \$...
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024 Amidst Uncertainty
Germany secured funding for its nationwide public transportation ticket, the Deutschlandticket, for 2024, following Bundestag and Bundesrat approval of a law addressing state subsidies; however, its future beyond 2025 remains uncertain due to financing issues, with the monthly price increasing to \$...
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52% Bias Score
Wissing Advocates for Permanent Deutschlandticket
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing supports extending the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025, emphasizing its digitalization impact and affordability despite a price increase to €58 in January 2024; the current funding is secured until the end of 2025, with the federal and state governments each co...
Wissing Advocates for Permanent Deutschlandticket
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing supports extending the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025, emphasizing its digitalization impact and affordability despite a price increase to €58 in January 2024; the current funding is secured until the end of 2025, with the federal and state governments each co...
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44% Bias Score
Volkswagen-IG Metall Negotiations: Potential Agreement Averts Layoffs, But Production Shifts
Volkswagen and IG Metall are negotiating a potential agreement averting plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but involving production shifts (Golf production to Mexico, EV production halt in Zwickau) and bonus waivers for workers, although analysts remain skeptical about achieving sufficient cost ...
Volkswagen-IG Metall Negotiations: Potential Agreement Averts Layoffs, But Production Shifts
Volkswagen and IG Metall are negotiating a potential agreement averting plant closures and layoffs until 2030, but involving production shifts (Golf production to Mexico, EV production halt in Zwickau) and bonus waivers for workers, although analysts remain skeptical about achieving sufficient cost ...
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48% Bias Score
German Man Convicted of 1993 Murder of Teenager
A German court found a 48-year-old man guilty of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence, his behavior after the crime, and lack of other suspects. The defendant will likely remain free pending a final verdict.
German Man Convicted of 1993 Murder of Teenager
A German court found a 48-year-old man guilty of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence, his behavior after the crime, and lack of other suspects. The defendant will likely remain free pending a final verdict.
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52% Bias Score
Habeck Cancels TV Debate; Scholz-Merz Duel Remains
Due to Robert Habeck's cancellation, the planned televised debate between him and Alice Weidel before the German federal election will not take place; only the Scholz-Merz debate remains. Alternative formats will provide airtime to Habeck and Weidel.
Habeck Cancels TV Debate; Scholz-Merz Duel Remains
Due to Robert Habeck's cancellation, the planned televised debate between him and Alice Weidel before the German federal election will not take place; only the Scholz-Merz debate remains. Alternative formats will provide airtime to Habeck and Weidel.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Shortens Schufa Negative Entry Deletion Time
Starting January 1st, 2025, Germany's Schufa credit agency will delete single overdue payment records after 18 months (instead of 36), if paid within 100 days of notification; impacting approximately 120,000 people.
Germany Shortens Schufa Negative Entry Deletion Time
Starting January 1st, 2025, Germany's Schufa credit agency will delete single overdue payment records after 18 months (instead of 36), if paid within 100 days of notification; impacting approximately 120,000 people.
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44% Bias Score
VW, IG Metall Reach Deal: Job Cuts in Exchange for Plant Security
After a record-breaking 70-hour negotiation marathon, Volkswagen and IG Metall reached a deal to maintain all VW plants in Germany until 2030, in exchange for wage freezes, bonus cuts, and the elimination of more than 35,000 jobs, with production ending at two plants by 2027.
VW, IG Metall Reach Deal: Job Cuts in Exchange for Plant Security
After a record-breaking 70-hour negotiation marathon, Volkswagen and IG Metall reached a deal to maintain all VW plants in Germany until 2030, in exchange for wage freezes, bonus cuts, and the elimination of more than 35,000 jobs, with production ending at two plants by 2027.
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44% Bias Score
German Schools Launch "MindOut" Mental Wellness Program
MindOut", a mental wellness program, launches in Germany this spring in 80 NRW schools, expanding to 120 more later, focusing on 9th grade and up to improve student well-being and prevent future mental health issues, with WestLotto providing €250,000 in funding.
German Schools Launch "MindOut" Mental Wellness Program
MindOut", a mental wellness program, launches in Germany this spring in 80 NRW schools, expanding to 120 more later, focusing on 9th grade and up to improve student well-being and prevent future mental health issues, with WestLotto providing €250,000 in funding.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved continued funding for the Deutschlandticket public transportation pass for 2024, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU, but long-term funding remains uncertain beyond 2024, with the monthly cost rising to €58.
Germany Secures Deutschlandticket Funding for 2024
The German Bundestag approved continued funding for the Deutschlandticket public transportation pass for 2024, following an agreement between SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU, but long-term funding remains uncertain beyond 2024, with the monthly cost rising to €58.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Approves Tax Cuts to Offset Inflation
The German parliament approved tax cuts totaling 564 euros over two years, to offset inflation's impact on taxpayers; additionally, adjustments to the solidarity surcharges and child benefits were approved.
Germany Approves Tax Cuts to Offset Inflation
The German parliament approved tax cuts totaling 564 euros over two years, to offset inflation's impact on taxpayers; additionally, adjustments to the solidarity surcharges and child benefits were approved.
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36% Bias Score
German Man Convicted of 1993 Teen Murder
A German court convicted a 48-year-old man of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence and the defendant's behavior, despite the exact events remaining partially unclear.
German Man Convicted of 1993 Teen Murder
A German court convicted a 48-year-old man of the 1993 murder of 15-year-old Sabine, based on DNA evidence and the defendant's behavior, despite the exact events remaining partially unclear.
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60% Bias Score
Court Rules Against ZDF in Schönbohm Defamation Case
A Munich court ordered ZDF to stop broadcasting four false statements from a "ZDF Magazin Royal" report accusing former BSI president Arne Schönbohm of links to Russian intelligence, prompting Schönbohm to sue the ministry for neglecting its duty of care and causing him personal harm, including deat...
Court Rules Against ZDF in Schönbohm Defamation Case
A Munich court ordered ZDF to stop broadcasting four false statements from a "ZDF Magazin Royal" report accusing former BSI president Arne Schönbohm of links to Russian intelligence, prompting Schönbohm to sue the ministry for neglecting its duty of care and causing him personal harm, including deat...
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56% Bias Score