Merz's Strict Immigration Proposals Spark German Political Tensions
Following a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg, CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced plans to introduce stricter immigration laws to the Bundestag this week, including permanent border controls, detention of those facing deportation, and entry bans for individuals without valid documents, regardless of ...
Merz's Strict Immigration Proposals Spark German Political Tensions
Following a fatal stabbing in Aschaffenburg, CDU leader Friedrich Merz announced plans to introduce stricter immigration laws to the Bundestag this week, including permanent border controls, detention of those facing deportation, and entry bans for individuals without valid documents, regardless of ...
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52% Bias Score
German Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty: Thousands Mourn at Funeral
A 32-year-old German police officer, Maximilian Stoppa, was killed on January 7th in Lauchhammer, Brandenburg, while apprehending suspected car thieves. Over 1000 colleagues and officials attended his funeral in Dresden, Germany, with a 37-year-old suspect in custody for murder.
German Police Officer Killed in the Line of Duty: Thousands Mourn at Funeral
A 32-year-old German police officer, Maximilian Stoppa, was killed on January 7th in Lauchhammer, Brandenburg, while apprehending suspected car thieves. Over 1000 colleagues and officials attended his funeral in Dresden, Germany, with a 37-year-old suspect in custody for murder.
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36% Bias Score
Deutsche Bahn and EVG Union Seek Swift Contract Resolution Before Election
In ongoing Tarifstreit negotiations, Deutsche Bahn and the EVG union aim for a rapid resolution before Germany's federal election, with the employer offering a proposal in the first round of talks on Tuesday; the EVG demands include a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, a €500 bonus, and job sec...
Deutsche Bahn and EVG Union Seek Swift Contract Resolution Before Election
In ongoing Tarifstreit negotiations, Deutsche Bahn and the EVG union aim for a rapid resolution before Germany's federal election, with the employer offering a proposal in the first round of talks on Tuesday; the EVG demands include a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, a €500 bonus, and job sec...
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36% Bias Score
EVG Union Begins Wage Talks with Deutsche Bahn Amidst Uncertainty and Potential Strikes
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) union begins wage negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (DB) today, demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, a €500 bonus, and job security for its 192,000 members; strikes are possible from April 1st if no agreement is reached before the current co...
EVG Union Begins Wage Talks with Deutsche Bahn Amidst Uncertainty and Potential Strikes
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG) union begins wage negotiations with Deutsche Bahn (DB) today, demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, a €500 bonus, and job security for its 192,000 members; strikes are possible from April 1st if no agreement is reached before the current co...
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44% Bias Score
German Anxiety Disorder Diagnoses Surge 77% Since 2008
In 2023, approximately 5.5 million people in Germany received a first or subsequent diagnosis for anxiety disorders, a 77% increase since 2008, according to KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse data; contributing factors include chronic stress, societal crises, and reduced stigma.
German Anxiety Disorder Diagnoses Surge 77% Since 2008
In 2023, approximately 5.5 million people in Germany received a first or subsequent diagnosis for anxiety disorders, a 77% increase since 2008, according to KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse data; contributing factors include chronic stress, societal crises, and reduced stigma.
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28% Bias Score
German Court to Decide on Mayoral Election Annulment Due to Alleged Voter Misinformation
A German court is reviewing the annulment of Alpirsbach's mayoral election after the winning candidate, police officer Sven Christmann, was accused of misleading voters about his employment status during an internal investigation; the court will decide if this warrants a new election.
German Court to Decide on Mayoral Election Annulment Due to Alleged Voter Misinformation
A German court is reviewing the annulment of Alpirsbach's mayoral election after the winning candidate, police officer Sven Christmann, was accused of misleading voters about his employment status during an internal investigation; the court will decide if this warrants a new election.
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48% Bias Score
German Rail Union Demands 7.6% Pay Raise, Threatens April Strike
The German railway union EVG is demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, and a 500 euro bonus for its 192,000 members, leading to early negotiations with Deutsche Bahn to avoid disruption under a potential new government.
German Rail Union Demands 7.6% Pay Raise, Threatens April Strike
The German railway union EVG is demanding a 7.6% pay raise, a 2.6% shift allowance, and a 500 euro bonus for its 192,000 members, leading to early negotiations with Deutsche Bahn to avoid disruption under a potential new government.
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44% Bias Score
Merz's Plan for Stricter German Migration Policy
Friedrich Merz's five-point plan proposes stricter border controls, rejecting illegal entries, and reforming integration policies to address Germany's migration challenges and concerns about national security and social cohesion.
Merz's Plan for Stricter German Migration Policy
Friedrich Merz's five-point plan proposes stricter border controls, rejecting illegal entries, and reforming integration policies to address Germany's migration challenges and concerns about national security and social cohesion.
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72% Bias Score
Bavarian Sick Days Stable, But Mental Health Issues Rise
Data from the DAK health insurance shows that while the total number of sick days among employed Bavarians remained relatively stable in 2024, a significant decrease in respiratory and musculoskeletal issues was offset by an 8.5 percent increase in mental health-related absences.
Bavarian Sick Days Stable, But Mental Health Issues Rise
Data from the DAK health insurance shows that while the total number of sick days among employed Bavarians remained relatively stable in 2024, a significant decrease in respiratory and musculoskeletal issues was offset by an 8.5 percent increase in mental health-related absences.
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48% Bias Score
Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Anniversary Program Due to Funding Crisis
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th-anniversary program, initially planned to include eleven Wagner operas, was reduced to seven due to a funding shortfall despite a high self-financing rate exceeding 55 percent, resulting in the cancellation of major productions.
Bayreuth Festival Cuts 2026 Anniversary Program Due to Funding Crisis
The Bayreuth Festival's 150th-anniversary program, initially planned to include eleven Wagner operas, was reduced to seven due to a funding shortfall despite a high self-financing rate exceeding 55 percent, resulting in the cancellation of major productions.
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36% Bias Score
Delayed German Pornography Legalization: A Legacy of International Agreements
Germany legalized pornography in 1975, after a delay caused by a 1923 international agreement prohibiting obscene publications; this contrasts with Denmark's 1967 legalization, which spurred sex tourism to Denmark.
Delayed German Pornography Legalization: A Legacy of International Agreements
Germany legalized pornography in 1975, after a delay caused by a 1923 international agreement prohibiting obscene publications; this contrasts with Denmark's 1967 legalization, which spurred sex tourism to Denmark.
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20% Bias Score
Kretschmann Rejects Intervention in EnBW Power Grid Dispute
In a dispute over power grid concessions, Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President refuses to intervene in a legal battle between 55 mayors and EnBW, despite a final court ruling, highlighting challenges in balancing public ownership with operational autonomy.
Kretschmann Rejects Intervention in EnBW Power Grid Dispute
In a dispute over power grid concessions, Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President refuses to intervene in a legal battle between 55 mayors and EnBW, despite a final court ruling, highlighting challenges in balancing public ownership with operational autonomy.
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44% Bias Score