German Democracy Satisfaction Varies Widely, Especially in East
A study reveals that 53 percent of East Germans and 36 percent of West Germans are dissatisfied with democracy, although 98 percent support the idea; the disparity is linked to historical factors and regional economic inequalities.
German Democracy Satisfaction Varies Widely, Especially in East
A study reveals that 53 percent of East Germans and 36 percent of West Germans are dissatisfied with democracy, although 98 percent support the idea; the disparity is linked to historical factors and regional economic inequalities.
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44% Bias Score
China Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Real Estate Crisis and Looming Trade War
China's 2023 economic growth met its target, but 2024 forecasts are dim due to weak domestic consumption fueled by a real estate crisis and the looming threat of renewed US trade tariffs under a Trump presidency; German businesses in China are pessimistic.
China Faces Economic Headwinds Amidst Real Estate Crisis and Looming Trade War
China's 2023 economic growth met its target, but 2024 forecasts are dim due to weak domestic consumption fueled by a real estate crisis and the looming threat of renewed US trade tariffs under a Trump presidency; German businesses in China are pessimistic.
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52% Bias Score
Lufthansa Takes 41% Stake in Ita Airways
Lufthansa acquired a 41% stake in Ita Airways for €325 million, marking the first step in a planned full takeover of the Italian airline, subject to EU-mandated concessions including slot transfers to EasyJet, aiming to become the leading European airline.
Lufthansa Takes 41% Stake in Ita Airways
Lufthansa acquired a 41% stake in Ita Airways for €325 million, marking the first step in a planned full takeover of the Italian airline, subject to EU-mandated concessions including slot transfers to EasyJet, aiming to become the leading European airline.
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44% Bias Score
Mynaric Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Delayed Product Deliveries
The German laser communication startup Mynaric, facing a financial crisis with €168 million in debt and delayed product deliveries, is considering restructuring under the StaRUG law, potentially impacting shareholders, while the company awaits its February 24th shareholder meeting.
Mynaric Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Delayed Product Deliveries
The German laser communication startup Mynaric, facing a financial crisis with €168 million in debt and delayed product deliveries, is considering restructuring under the StaRUG law, potentially impacting shareholders, while the company awaits its February 24th shareholder meeting.
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48% Bias Score
Söder Urges Policy Shift to Boost Union's Stagnant Poll Numbers
CSU leader Markus Söder is urging a stronger emphasis on policy change during the election campaign, aiming to overcome stagnant poll numbers around 30 percent and improve the credibility of the Union's migration policy.
Söder Urges Policy Shift to Boost Union's Stagnant Poll Numbers
CSU leader Markus Söder is urging a stronger emphasis on policy change during the election campaign, aiming to overcome stagnant poll numbers around 30 percent and improve the credibility of the Union's migration policy.
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56% Bias Score
Price Trumps Quality: German Car Buyers' Priorities and EV Challenges
A Deloitte survey of 31,000 consumers across 30 countries reveals that price is the top priority for 62% of German car buyers when selecting a vehicle brand, exceeding the importance of product quality. This contrasts with global trends and highlights challenges for electric vehicle adoption due to ...
Price Trumps Quality: German Car Buyers' Priorities and EV Challenges
A Deloitte survey of 31,000 consumers across 30 countries reveals that price is the top priority for 62% of German car buyers when selecting a vehicle brand, exceeding the importance of product quality. This contrasts with global trends and highlights challenges for electric vehicle adoption due to ...
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48% Bias Score
German Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Causes €1 Billion in Losses
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany, originating from a virus type traced to Asia, has led to the culling of thousands of animals across affected farms in Brandenburg and resulted in an estimated €1 billion loss for the agricultural sector due to import bans imposed by countries outside the...
German Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak Causes €1 Billion in Losses
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany, originating from a virus type traced to Asia, has led to the culling of thousands of animals across affected farms in Brandenburg and resulted in an estimated €1 billion loss for the agricultural sector due to import bans imposed by countries outside the...
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48% Bias Score
David Lynch, Acclaimed Film Director, Dies at 78
David Lynch, the acclaimed director known for Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, died at age 78; his family announced his death on social media, citing his long-time struggle with emphysema.
David Lynch, Acclaimed Film Director, Dies at 78
David Lynch, the acclaimed director known for Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, died at age 78; his family announced his death on social media, citing his long-time struggle with emphysema.
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12% Bias Score
CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" Proposes Sweeping Policy Changes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU's joint election platform, including increasing the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, extending the Mütterrente to pre-1992 children (estimat...
CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" Proposes Sweeping Policy Changes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU's joint election platform, including increasing the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, extending the Mütterrente to pre-1992 children (estimat...
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48% Bias Score
Ludwigshafen Mayor Warns of Dire Financial Consequences
Ludwigshafen's outgoing mayor Jutta Steinruck warns of severe financial distress, stating that the city's 100 million euro annual burden from federal and state mandates necessitates drastic service cuts unless systemic changes are made, impacting citizens' access to essential services.
Ludwigshafen Mayor Warns of Dire Financial Consequences
Ludwigshafen's outgoing mayor Jutta Steinruck warns of severe financial distress, stating that the city's 100 million euro annual burden from federal and state mandates necessitates drastic service cuts unless systemic changes are made, impacting citizens' access to essential services.
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52% Bias Score
German Football Clubs Face Potential Million-Euro Bills for Police Deployments at High-Risk Matches
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the right to bill football clubs for police costs at high-risk matches, potentially costing clubs millions, as exemplified by Bremen's €200,000 payment for a 2015 match involving nearly 1000 officers; however, many states are currently hesitant to imple...
German Football Clubs Face Potential Million-Euro Bills for Police Deployments at High-Risk Matches
The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the right to bill football clubs for police costs at high-risk matches, potentially costing clubs millions, as exemplified by Bremen's €200,000 payment for a 2015 match involving nearly 1000 officers; however, many states are currently hesitant to imple...
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48% Bias Score
Schwälbchen Dairy Plans Energy Efficiency Investments to Counter Sales Decline
The Hessian dairy Schwälbchen plans to invest a seven-figure sum in energy-saving measures and expand in-house milk processing by 2025 to counteract a 14% drop in dairy sales and a 16% reduction in milk processing in 2024, resulting in a lower profit of 5-5.5 million euros compared to over 6 million...
Schwälbchen Dairy Plans Energy Efficiency Investments to Counter Sales Decline
The Hessian dairy Schwälbchen plans to invest a seven-figure sum in energy-saving measures and expand in-house milk processing by 2025 to counteract a 14% drop in dairy sales and a 16% reduction in milk processing in 2024, resulting in a lower profit of 5-5.5 million euros compared to over 6 million...
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4% Bias Score