German Election Campaign Heats Up After Vote of No Confidence
Following a failed vote of no confidence, Germany's election campaign intensified with Chancellor Scholz criticizing his Union rival, while a talk show discussed the Union's platform, Austria's migration policies, and differing opinions on Scholz's leadership.
German Election Campaign Heats Up After Vote of No Confidence
Following a failed vote of no confidence, Germany's election campaign intensified with Chancellor Scholz criticizing his Union rival, while a talk show discussed the Union's platform, Austria's migration policies, and differing opinions on Scholz's leadership.
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60% Bias Score
German Housing Shortage Worsens Amidst Permit Decline
Germany saw a 19.5 percent decrease in building permits from January to October 2024 compared to the previous year, falling short of the government's 400,000 new homes target and worsening the existing housing shortage, particularly in cities, despite some price corrections in the real estate market...
German Housing Shortage Worsens Amidst Permit Decline
Germany saw a 19.5 percent decrease in building permits from January to October 2024 compared to the previous year, falling short of the government's 400,000 new homes target and worsening the existing housing shortage, particularly in cities, despite some price corrections in the real estate market...
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48% Bias Score
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Benefits to 24 Months
The German Cabinet extended short-time work benefits to 24 months until December 31, 2025, to counter rising unemployment (268,000 in September 2024, 76% more than last year), primarily affecting manufacturing sectors like machinery and automotive production, aiming to support businesses and retain ...
Germany Extends Short-Time Work Benefits to 24 Months
The German Cabinet extended short-time work benefits to 24 months until December 31, 2025, to counter rising unemployment (268,000 in September 2024, 76% more than last year), primarily affecting manufacturing sectors like machinery and automotive production, aiming to support businesses and retain ...
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40% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Teenager Accused of Murder in Regensburg Children's Hospital
A 15-year-old patient at a Regensburg children's psychiatric hospital is on trial for murdering a 7-year-old fellow patient and injuring a teacher and nurse in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, started in January 2024 and will consider the defendant's psychiatric condition.
Trial Begins for Teenager Accused of Murder in Regensburg Children's Hospital
A 15-year-old patient at a Regensburg children's psychiatric hospital is on trial for murdering a 7-year-old fellow patient and injuring a teacher and nurse in October 2023; the trial, closed to the public, started in January 2024 and will consider the defendant's psychiatric condition.
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40% Bias Score
German Audit Office Criticizes Federal Spending, Highlights Security Risks
The German Federal Audit Office's "Remarks 2024" report criticizes the federal government for ineffective spending on military equipment, overpriced consulting contracts, and centralized IT infrastructure, urging for improved financial management and systemic reforms.
German Audit Office Criticizes Federal Spending, Highlights Security Risks
The German Federal Audit Office's "Remarks 2024" report criticizes the federal government for ineffective spending on military equipment, overpriced consulting contracts, and centralized IT infrastructure, urging for improved financial management and systemic reforms.
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32% Bias Score
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
Berlin SPD Selects Stüwe as Top Candidate Amidst Declining Poll Numbers
Ruppert Stüwe, a 46-year-old Bundestag member since 2021, secured the top spot for the Berlin SPD in the upcoming federal election with a narrow 50.8% victory against Ana-Maria Trăsnea, reflecting the party's struggle amidst a significant drop in popularity from 22.2% in 2021 to 13% in November 2023...
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44% Bias Score
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Wage Dispute
Wage negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector workers begin January 24, 2024, with potential strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and high union demands (8 percent or 350 euros) amid economic uncertainty.
Potential Strikes Loom in German Public Sector Wage Dispute
Wage negotiations for 2.5 million German public sector workers begin January 24, 2024, with potential strikes looming due to strained municipal budgets and high union demands (8 percent or 350 euros) amid economic uncertainty.
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40% Bias Score
A8 Motorway Expansion Approved: Six-Lane Upgrade to Ease Congestion
The German government approved a six-lane expansion and reconstruction of the A8 motorway's Albauftieg section between Mühlhausen and Hohenstadt, addressing a major traffic bottleneck and frequent accident site, with construction beginning after a two-year planning and tendering phase.
A8 Motorway Expansion Approved: Six-Lane Upgrade to Ease Congestion
The German government approved a six-lane expansion and reconstruction of the A8 motorway's Albauftieg section between Mühlhausen and Hohenstadt, addressing a major traffic bottleneck and frequent accident site, with construction beginning after a two-year planning and tendering phase.
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40% Bias Score
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
After failing to form a majority coalition, Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Saxony's Minister President on October 26th, 2023, with 69 votes in the second round, relying on support from the BSW and the SPD in a minority government.
Kretschmer Re-elected as Saxony Minister President in Minority Government
After failing to form a majority coalition, Michael Kretschmer was re-elected as Saxony's Minister President on October 26th, 2023, with 69 votes in the second round, relying on support from the BSW and the SPD in a minority government.
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52% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Police Officials Investigated for Misconduct
An investigation into five Baden-Württemberg police officials, including four high-ranking officers and one civil servant, is underway in Stuttgart due to allegations of misconduct, primarily involving the controversial recruitment and promotion of individuals based on personal connections rather th...
Baden-Württemberg Police Officials Investigated for Misconduct
An investigation into five Baden-Württemberg police officials, including four high-ranking officers and one civil servant, is underway in Stuttgart due to allegations of misconduct, primarily involving the controversial recruitment and promotion of individuals based on personal connections rather th...
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36% Bias Score
Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
Fewer IPOs in 2024, but experts predict a rise in 2025
Global IPOs fell 10% in 2024 to 1215, raising \$121.2 billion, while Germany saw 7 IPOs (down from 8), with Douglas's \$967 million listing being the largest; however, experts predict a rise in 2025 due to market conditions and government policy.
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36% Bias Score
Bavarian Minister Announces Plan to Reduce Teacher Workload
Bavarian Education Minister Anna Stolz unveiled a plan to alleviate teacher workloads by reducing bureaucracy, including cutting statistical surveys by one-third, temporarily suspending external evaluations, and simplifying overtime payments, which is considered a first step in a larger state-wide i...
Bavarian Minister Announces Plan to Reduce Teacher Workload
Bavarian Education Minister Anna Stolz unveiled a plan to alleviate teacher workloads by reducing bureaucracy, including cutting statistical surveys by one-third, temporarily suspending external evaluations, and simplifying overtime payments, which is considered a first step in a larger state-wide i...
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24% Bias Score