German Chancellor Candidates Pledge Fair, Respectful Election Campaign
On ProSieben's "Joko und Klaas," Chancellor Scholz (SPD), Union's Merz, and Green's Habeck pledged a fair, respectful election campaign, emphasizing post-election cooperation and adherence to democratic rules despite political differences.
German Chancellor Candidates Pledge Fair, Respectful Election Campaign
On ProSieben's "Joko und Klaas," Chancellor Scholz (SPD), Union's Merz, and Green's Habeck pledged a fair, respectful election campaign, emphasizing post-election cooperation and adherence to democratic rules despite political differences.
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16% Bias Score
BBK Urges Germans to Prepare for Infrastructure Disruptions
The German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK) is urging citizens to prepare for potential disruptions of essential infrastructure, including prolonged power outages, due to increased attacks on critical infrastructure from abroad.
BBK Urges Germans to Prepare for Infrastructure Disruptions
The German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Relief (BBK) is urging citizens to prepare for potential disruptions of essential infrastructure, including prolonged power outages, due to increased attacks on critical infrastructure from abroad.
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36% Bias Score
"Söder Seeks Czech Nuclear Power to Alleviate Bayern's Energy Crisis"
"Facing a severe energy shortage in 2023, with electricity production at its lowest since 1984, Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder seeks a privileged energy supply agreement with the Czech Republic, which plans massive nuclear expansion, to offset the effects of Germany's nuclear phase-out."
"Söder Seeks Czech Nuclear Power to Alleviate Bayern's Energy Crisis"
"Facing a severe energy shortage in 2023, with electricity production at its lowest since 1984, Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder seeks a privileged energy supply agreement with the Czech Republic, which plans massive nuclear expansion, to offset the effects of Germany's nuclear phase-out."
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44% Bias Score
German Prime Retail Space Competition Intensifies Despite Nationwide Closures
Vacancy rates for prime retail spaces in nine major German cities decreased to around 15% in the second half of 2023, a sign of resilience in the face of economic challenges, but still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels; this contrasts sharply with the expected closure of around 5,000 sto...
German Prime Retail Space Competition Intensifies Despite Nationwide Closures
Vacancy rates for prime retail spaces in nine major German cities decreased to around 15% in the second half of 2023, a sign of resilience in the face of economic challenges, but still significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels; this contrasts sharply with the expected closure of around 5,000 sto...
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36% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn subsidiary takes over Saxony-Anhalt's diesel network
Starting this Sunday, Deutsche Bahn's subsidiary Start takes over Saxony-Anhalt's diesel network from Abellio, transferring most staff and trains, adding one route, and removing another, with a phased rebranding planned.
Deutsche Bahn subsidiary takes over Saxony-Anhalt's diesel network
Starting this Sunday, Deutsche Bahn's subsidiary Start takes over Saxony-Anhalt's diesel network from Abellio, transferring most staff and trains, adding one route, and removing another, with a phased rebranding planned.
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0% Bias Score
"AI Predicts Accelerated European Warming, Jeopardizing Paris Agreement Goals"
"AI-driven climate analysis projects a minimum 3-degree Celsius temperature increase in Europe by 2060, exceeding global warming averages and potentially rendering the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit unattainable, even with rapid emission reductions."
"AI Predicts Accelerated European Warming, Jeopardizing Paris Agreement Goals"
"AI-driven climate analysis projects a minimum 3-degree Celsius temperature increase in Europe by 2060, exceeding global warming averages and potentially rendering the Paris Agreement's 1.5-degree limit unattainable, even with rapid emission reductions."
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44% Bias Score
"Hamburg Bans Weapons on Public Transport"
"Hamburg is the first German state to ban weapons on all public transport, implementing a new federal law following recent violent crimes; the ban includes knives, firearms, and pepper spray, with fines up to €10,000 for violations."
"Hamburg Bans Weapons on Public Transport"
"Hamburg is the first German state to ban weapons on all public transport, implementing a new federal law following recent violent crimes; the ban includes knives, firearms, and pepper spray, with fines up to €10,000 for violations."
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44% Bias Score
"German States Pressure Federal Government for Economic Crisis Solutions"
"Germany's state premiers are urging the federal government for rapid solutions to the economic crisis, proposing lower energy prices, reduced flight taxes, and streamlined data access via NOOTS to stimulate the economy and attract skilled workers."
"German States Pressure Federal Government for Economic Crisis Solutions"
"Germany's state premiers are urging the federal government for rapid solutions to the economic crisis, proposing lower energy prices, reduced flight taxes, and streamlined data access via NOOTS to stimulate the economy and attract skilled workers."
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40% Bias Score
German Farmers Face 29% Income Drop, Demand Policy Change
German farmers' average income fell 29% to \u20ac77,500 in the 2023/24 fiscal year due to high input costs, declining yields, and the phasing out of agricultural diesel tax breaks; the sector demands policy changes ahead of the February 23rd election.
German Farmers Face 29% Income Drop, Demand Policy Change
German farmers' average income fell 29% to \u20ac77,500 in the 2023/24 fiscal year due to high input costs, declining yields, and the phasing out of agricultural diesel tax breaks; the sector demands policy changes ahead of the February 23rd election.
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40% Bias Score
Union Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Stricter Laws, and Economic Stimulus
Germany's Union parties unveiled their election program, proposing tax cuts for businesses and individuals, stricter criminal laws, including expanded surveillance, and measures to support homeownership, while adhering to the debt brake.
Union Unveils Election Program: Tax Cuts, Stricter Laws, and Economic Stimulus
Germany's Union parties unveiled their election program, proposing tax cuts for businesses and individuals, stricter criminal laws, including expanded surveillance, and measures to support homeownership, while adhering to the debt brake.
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60% Bias Score
"EU Bans Christmas Songs to Curb Energy Use Amid Blackout Fears"
"To prevent potential blackouts, the European Union banned several Christmas songs until May 2025 due to their perceived promotion of excessive energy consumption, impacting Christmas markets, kindergartens, and other public spaces across Europe."
"EU Bans Christmas Songs to Curb Energy Use Amid Blackout Fears"
"To prevent potential blackouts, the European Union banned several Christmas songs until May 2025 due to their perceived promotion of excessive energy consumption, impacting Christmas markets, kindergartens, and other public spaces across Europe."
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Mass-Produces Long-Range Missiles and Drones
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced the mass production of domestically produced long-range missiles and drones, including the Paljanytsja jet-propelled drone and the 700km-range Peklo drone missile, marking a significant shift in the country's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Rus...
Ukraine Mass-Produces Long-Range Missiles and Drones
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy announced the mass production of domestically produced long-range missiles and drones, including the Paljanytsja jet-propelled drone and the 700km-range Peklo drone missile, marking a significant shift in the country's defense capabilities amid ongoing conflict with Rus...
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40% Bias Score