FDP Nominates Lindner for Bundestag Election, Facing Steep Challenges
Christian Lindner, former German finance minister, will lead the FDP into the upcoming Bundestag election, advocating for less state intervention and greater individual responsibility; however, the party currently faces low poll ratings, jeopardizing their re-election.
FDP Nominates Lindner for Bundestag Election, Facing Steep Challenges
Christian Lindner, former German finance minister, will lead the FDP into the upcoming Bundestag election, advocating for less state intervention and greater individual responsibility; however, the party currently faces low poll ratings, jeopardizing their re-election.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz-Merz spat: Low German word "Tünkram" sparks political debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz used the Low German word "Tünkram" to dismiss CDU leader Friedrich Merz's criticism of his conduct at EU summits, sparking a political debate over the use of regional dialects and interpretations of Scholz's actions.
Scholz-Merz spat: Low German word "Tünkram" sparks political debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz used the Low German word "Tünkram" to dismiss CDU leader Friedrich Merz's criticism of his conduct at EU summits, sparking a political debate over the use of regional dialects and interpretations of Scholz's actions.
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40% Bias Score
South Korea's Impeached President to Face Questioning Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, impeached on Saturday by 204 out of 300 parliament members following his controversial declaration of martial law, is to be questioned by authorities on Wednesday regarding charges of insurrection and abuse of power. With approval ratings at a record low of 11 p...
South Korea's Impeached President to Face Questioning Amidst Political Crisis
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, impeached on Saturday by 204 out of 300 parliament members following his controversial declaration of martial law, is to be questioned by authorities on Wednesday regarding charges of insurrection and abuse of power. With approval ratings at a record low of 11 p...
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48% Bias Score
Scholz Triggers Early German Elections via Vote of No Confidence
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence on December 16th, 2024, aiming to dissolve the Bundestag and call for early federal elections on February 23rd, 2025, due to his coalition government's collapse in November and subsequent inability to secure parliamentary majorities.
Scholz Triggers Early German Elections via Vote of No Confidence
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz triggered a vote of no confidence on December 16th, 2024, aiming to dissolve the Bundestag and call for early federal elections on February 23rd, 2025, due to his coalition government's collapse in November and subsequent inability to secure parliamentary majorities.
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28% Bias Score
Volkswagen-IG Metall Labor Talks: Crucial Negotiations to Avert Major Dispute
Volkswagen and IG Metall are holding crucial two-day negotiations in Hannover to avert a major labor dispute involving potential 10% wage cuts, plant closures, and layoffs affecting roughly 130,000 employees across Niedersachsen, Hessen, and Sachsen. The union has already staged two rounds of strike...
Volkswagen-IG Metall Labor Talks: Crucial Negotiations to Avert Major Dispute
Volkswagen and IG Metall are holding crucial two-day negotiations in Hannover to avert a major labor dispute involving potential 10% wage cuts, plant closures, and layoffs affecting roughly 130,000 employees across Niedersachsen, Hessen, and Sachsen. The union has already staged two rounds of strike...
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36% Bias Score
Right-Wing Extremists Attack SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from Halle, allegedly motivated by right-wing extremism, attacked SPD members at a Berlin train station on Saturday, injuring several police officers and one SPD member. Three are in custody.
Right-Wing Extremists Attack SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from Halle, allegedly motivated by right-wing extremism, attacked SPD members at a Berlin train station on Saturday, injuring several police officers and one SPD member. Three are in custody.
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56% Bias Score
Astronaut Psychology: Preparing for Space Missions
Alexandra de Carvalho, a researcher in human behavior in extreme situations, discusses astronaut psychology, emphasizing the importance of preparation and safety protocols in mitigating fear, and the Overview Effect—a sense of awe and humility upon seeing Earth from space.
Astronaut Psychology: Preparing for Space Missions
Alexandra de Carvalho, a researcher in human behavior in extreme situations, discusses astronaut psychology, emphasizing the importance of preparation and safety protocols in mitigating fear, and the Overview Effect—a sense of awe and humility upon seeing Earth from space.
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32% Bias Score
Two Inmate Attacks at Bavarian Prison Under Investigation
Two inmates were injured, one critically, in separate attacks at a Straubing prison on Friday and Sunday during inmate visiting hours; police are investigating attempted murder in one case and exploring a possible connection between the two incidents.
Two Inmate Attacks at Bavarian Prison Under Investigation
Two inmates were injured, one critically, in separate attacks at a Straubing prison on Friday and Sunday during inmate visiting hours; police are investigating attempted murder in one case and exploring a possible connection between the two incidents.
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28% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
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40% Bias Score
Three West African Countries to Leave Ecowas
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29, 2025, after a failed mediation attempt; the decision follows the military juntas' accusations of Ecowas imposing inhumane sanctions and failing to help with security issues; a tr...
Three West African Countries to Leave Ecowas
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso will officially leave the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29, 2025, after a failed mediation attempt; the decision follows the military juntas' accusations of Ecowas imposing inhumane sanctions and failing to help with security issues; a tr...
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44% Bias Score
Women's Euro 2024 Draw: Germany Seeded, Faces Tough Group Stage Potential
The draw for the UEFA Women's Euro 2024, taking place December 16th in Lausanne, Switzerland, will determine the group stage matchups for 16 qualified teams, including Germany, who is seeded in pot 1.
Women's Euro 2024 Draw: Germany Seeded, Faces Tough Group Stage Potential
The draw for the UEFA Women's Euro 2024, taking place December 16th in Lausanne, Switzerland, will determine the group stage matchups for 16 qualified teams, including Germany, who is seeded in pot 1.
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40% Bias Score
Volkswagen-IG Metall Wage Dispute: Crucial Talks Underway
Volkswagen and IG Metall are engaged in critical wage negotiations, with a 10% pay cut proposed by VW and job security demanded by the union, impacting around 130,000 employees.
Volkswagen-IG Metall Wage Dispute: Crucial Talks Underway
Volkswagen and IG Metall are engaged in critical wage negotiations, with a 10% pay cut proposed by VW and job security demanded by the union, impacting around 130,000 employees.
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52% Bias Score