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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Musk Endorses Germany's Far-Right AfD

Elon Musk, the world's richest man, endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on X (formerly Twitter), two months before the election, prompting sharp criticism from German politicians who are concerned about his influence.

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64% Bias Score

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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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German Hiring Freezes Amidst Economic Crisis

German companies' hiring plans have decreased to levels unseen in 4.5 years due to economic downturn and order backlog, resulting in a drop in the Ifo employment barometer to 92.4 points in December and a 12.6% year-on-year increase in insolvency filings in November.

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44% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Trump and Musk Oppose US Budget Deal, Raising Shutdown Risk

Donald Trump and Elon Musk's opposition to a bipartisan US budget deal increases the risk of a government shutdown starting December 21st, jeopardizing previously reached agreements and potentially impacting hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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Germany to Close Legal Loopholes on Online Violence Against Women

German Women's Minister Lisa Paus seeks to close legal loopholes allowing the straffrei possession of violent videos against adult women, citing Telegram chat groups as an example, while also referencing the recent Avignon rape trial and plans to regulate access to K.-o.-Tropfen.

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52% Bias Score

Gender Equality
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Berlin's Cultural Sector Faces €130 Million Budget Cut

Berlin's cultural institutions face significant budget cuts of €130 million in 2024, prompting protests and raising concerns about the future of the city's cultural landscape, with some institutions more severely impacted than others.

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52% Bias Score

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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

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks German Political Outcry

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on X, two months before the election, sparking criticism from German politicians who fear the influence of his 208 million followers and his past support of Donald Trump and potential donation to Nigel Farage.

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60% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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NRW's Rushed Coal Phase-Out Faces Criticism and Financial Risks

North Rhine-Westphalia's accelerated coal phase-out, originally scheduled for 2038 but moved to 2030 by Minister-President Hendrik Wüst, is facing criticism and potential financial ramifications due to a lack of replacement infrastructure, according to experts and Green party officials.

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60% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Credit Suisse Collapse: Internal Mismanagement and Regulatory Failures Blamed

A Swiss parliamentary report blames Credit Suisse's 2023 collapse on internal mismanagement, citing 33.7 billion Swiss francs in losses and 39.8 billion francs in management bonuses over 12 years, while also criticizing ineffective regulatory oversight by FINMA and recommending stricter regulations ...

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36% Bias Score

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Musk Endorses AfD in German Election, Sparking Controversy

Two months before Germany's federal election, Elon Musk endorsed the AfD on X, prompting criticism from German officials who warned against foreign influence in the election, while the government cited freedom of speech.

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48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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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

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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🌐 85% Global Worthiness
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EU and Switzerland Finalize Updated Partnership Agreement

The EU and Switzerland concluded years of negotiations, finalizing an updated partnership agreement including a €375 million annual Swiss contribution to support less developed EU regions, expanding cooperation in various sectors, but facing potential delays due to Swiss domestic politics.

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40% Bias Score

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