Merz Defends Union's Election Program Amidst Funding Concerns
Friedrich Merz defended the Union's election program, promising €100 billion in tax cuts and lower energy costs, claiming projected economic growth and Bürgergeld reforms will cover the expenses; he criticized the current government's slow response to rising energy costs and lack of budget planning.
Merz Defends Union's Election Program Amidst Funding Concerns
Friedrich Merz defended the Union's election program, promising €100 billion in tax cuts and lower energy costs, claiming projected economic growth and Bürgergeld reforms will cover the expenses; he criticized the current government's slow response to rising energy costs and lack of budget planning.
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52% Bias Score
ExxonMobil Exits German Refining, Citing EU's Burdensome Regulations
ExxonMobil will divest from its 25% stake in Germany's MIRO refinery, exiting German oil refining due to the EU's complex regulatory environment, high compliance costs, and stringent disclosure requirements, hindering investment and competitiveness.
ExxonMobil Exits German Refining, Citing EU's Burdensome Regulations
ExxonMobil will divest from its 25% stake in Germany's MIRO refinery, exiting German oil refining due to the EU's complex regulatory environment, high compliance costs, and stringent disclosure requirements, hindering investment and competitiveness.
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52% Bias Score
Riedbahn Rail Line Reopens After €1.3 Billion Renovation
After a five-month, €1.3 billion renovation, the Riedbahn rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened on Saturday, December 23, 2023, improving the reliability of Germany's rail network by modernizing 111 kilometers of tracks, 152 switches, and other infrastructure, impacting around 360 daily ...
Riedbahn Rail Line Reopens After €1.3 Billion Renovation
After a five-month, €1.3 billion renovation, the Riedbahn rail line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened on Saturday, December 23, 2023, improving the reliability of Germany's rail network by modernizing 111 kilometers of tracks, 152 switches, and other infrastructure, impacting around 360 daily ...
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48% Bias Score
Georgia's Anti-Western Presidential Candidate Wins Amidst Protests
Mikheil Kawelaschwili, a former footballer and member of the anti-Western "Strength of the People" party, won the Georgian presidential election on October 30, 2023, succeeding Salome Zourabichvili. His victory, backed by the ruling Georgian Dream party, sparked protests from opposition groups who a...
Georgia's Anti-Western Presidential Candidate Wins Amidst Protests
Mikheil Kawelaschwili, a former footballer and member of the anti-Western "Strength of the People" party, won the Georgian presidential election on October 30, 2023, succeeding Salome Zourabichvili. His victory, backed by the ruling Georgian Dream party, sparked protests from opposition groups who a...
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60% Bias Score
Thuringia AfD Convention: Höcke Promotes Pro-Russia Stance, Criticizes Missile Supply to Ukraine
At a Thuringia AfD convention, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing the CDU's plan to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, falsely claiming it would lead to German attacks on Moscow, and promoting a vision of European autonomy from the US and a Euras...
Thuringia AfD Convention: Höcke Promotes Pro-Russia Stance, Criticizes Missile Supply to Ukraine
At a Thuringia AfD convention, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech on the upcoming Bundestag election, criticizing the CDU's plan to supply Taurus missiles to Ukraine, falsely claiming it would lead to German attacks on Moscow, and promoting a vision of European autonomy from the US and a Euras...
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48% Bias Score
Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Green Party Member Shake Berlin Election
German Green Party Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar withdrew his candidacy for the Berlin state election list following allegations of sexual harassment by several women, confirmed by the party this week; the incident overshadows Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus's selection as top candidate.
Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Green Party Member Shake Berlin Election
German Green Party Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar withdrew his candidacy for the Berlin state election list following allegations of sexual harassment by several women, confirmed by the party this week; the incident overshadows Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus's selection as top candidate.
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60% Bias Score
German Gas Prices Fluctuate, 2024 Third Most Expensive Year
German gas prices see daily fluctuations, hitting lows between 7 PM and 10 PM; 2024 was the third most expensive year for fuel, with current prices at €1.65/liter for Super E10 and €1.59/liter for diesel, despite lower oil prices since mid-year; obstacles remain to reduce CO2 emissions.
German Gas Prices Fluctuate, 2024 Third Most Expensive Year
German gas prices see daily fluctuations, hitting lows between 7 PM and 10 PM; 2024 was the third most expensive year for fuel, with current prices at €1.65/liter for Super E10 and €1.59/liter for diesel, despite lower oil prices since mid-year; obstacles remain to reduce CO2 emissions.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law during a budget dispute, with the opposition securing a two-thirds majority vote; Prime Minister Han Duck Soo will temporarily assume presidential duties while the Constitutional Court dec...
South Korean Parliament Impeaches President Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korea's parliament impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol following his short-lived declaration of martial law during a budget dispute, with the opposition securing a two-thirds majority vote; Prime Minister Han Duck Soo will temporarily assume presidential duties while the Constitutional Court dec...
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40% Bias Score
Höcke's AfD Rally: Anti-American, Pro-Russian Stance Ahead of German Elections
At the Thuringian AfD's state convention on March 4th, 2023, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech, falsely claiming that CDU's plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles would lead to war with Russia. He promoted the idea of a Eurasian economic community from Lisbon to Vladivostok, ech...
Höcke's AfD Rally: Anti-American, Pro-Russian Stance Ahead of German Elections
At the Thuringian AfD's state convention on March 4th, 2023, Björn Höcke delivered a 45-minute speech, falsely claiming that CDU's plans to provide Ukraine with Taurus cruise missiles would lead to war with Russia. He promoted the idea of a Eurasian economic community from Lisbon to Vladivostok, ech...
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48% Bias Score
SPD Selects Kröber to Lead Saxony-Anhalt Election Campaign
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) in Saxony-Anhalt has selected Martin Kröber to lead their campaign for the upcoming federal election. Kröber won 82.6% of the vote at a party congress in Köthen, focusing on jobs, infrastructure, and education. Meanwhile, Chancellor Scholz plans to trigge...
SPD Selects Kröber to Lead Saxony-Anhalt Election Campaign
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) in Saxony-Anhalt has selected Martin Kröber to lead their campaign for the upcoming federal election. Kröber won 82.6% of the vote at a party congress in Köthen, focusing on jobs, infrastructure, and education. Meanwhile, Chancellor Scholz plans to trigge...
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48% Bias Score
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
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48% Bias Score
Union's Election Program: Tax Cuts, Spending Cuts, and Stricter Immigration
The Union's election program outlines plans for tax cuts, increased defense spending, stricter immigration policies, and spending cuts to balance the budget, but lacks concrete financial details and depends on post-election coalition negotiations.
Union's Election Program: Tax Cuts, Spending Cuts, and Stricter Immigration
The Union's election program outlines plans for tax cuts, increased defense spending, stricter immigration policies, and spending cuts to balance the budget, but lacks concrete financial details and depends on post-election coalition negotiations.
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48% Bias Score