EU Intensifies X Investigation, Demands Algorithm Data
The European Commission announced new technical measures on January 17th, 2025, in its investigation of X (formerly Twitter), demanding internal documents on recommendation algorithms and data preservation until December 31st, 2025, due to concerns about disinformation and manipulation, particularly...
EU Intensifies X Investigation, Demands Algorithm Data
The European Commission announced new technical measures on January 17th, 2025, in its investigation of X (formerly Twitter), demanding internal documents on recommendation algorithms and data preservation until December 31st, 2025, due to concerns about disinformation and manipulation, particularly...
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56% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Rally Appearance Condemned as Insult to Holocaust Victims
Elon Musk's virtual address at a German far-right party rally, where he minimized Germany's Nazi past, drew sharp criticism from Yad Vashem's chairman, who called it an insult to Holocaust victims and a danger to German democracy.
Musk's AfD Rally Appearance Condemned as Insult to Holocaust Victims
Elon Musk's virtual address at a German far-right party rally, where he minimized Germany's Nazi past, drew sharp criticism from Yad Vashem's chairman, who called it an insult to Holocaust victims and a danger to German democracy.
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44% Bias Score
German Court Classifies AfD Branch as Right-Wing Extremist
A German court declared the Saxony branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) a right-wing extremist organization, a decision with no appeal, amid a national discussion about a potential nationwide ban before the February 23 Bundestag elections.
German Court Classifies AfD Branch as Right-Wing Extremist
A German court declared the Saxony branch of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) a right-wing extremist organization, a decision with no appeal, amid a national discussion about a potential nationwide ban before the February 23 Bundestag elections.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Demonstration to Counter Right-Wing Populism
Tens of thousands are expected to participate in a demonstration at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to oppose the rise of right-wing populism in Germany and beyond, driven by concerns about the AfD, Donald Trump's presidency, and Herbert Kickl's potential chancellorship in Austria.
Berlin Demonstration to Counter Right-Wing Populism
Tens of thousands are expected to participate in a demonstration at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate on Saturday to oppose the rise of right-wing populism in Germany and beyond, driven by concerns about the AfD, Donald Trump's presidency, and Herbert Kickl's potential chancellorship in Austria.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Warns Against Merz's Potential AfD Collaboration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz's potential cooperation with the far-right AfD party, expressing concerns about the implications for German democracy and stability, referencing Austria's political situation as a cautionary tale. Merz, seeking stricter migration poli...
Scholz Warns Against Merz's Potential AfD Collaboration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz's potential cooperation with the far-right AfD party, expressing concerns about the implications for German democracy and stability, referencing Austria's political situation as a cautionary tale. Merz, seeking stricter migration poli...
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44% Bias Score
CDU/CSU Rejects Collaboration Accusations Amidst Stricter Immigration Proposals
Germany's CDU/CSU party defends its proposed stricter immigration laws against accusations of collaboration with the far-right AfD, citing public pressure after recent knife attacks by individuals who should have been deported; they insist their aim is to find support within the political center.
CDU/CSU Rejects Collaboration Accusations Amidst Stricter Immigration Proposals
Germany's CDU/CSU party defends its proposed stricter immigration laws against accusations of collaboration with the far-right AfD, citing public pressure after recent knife attacks by individuals who should have been deported; they insist their aim is to find support within the political center.
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52% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Raises German Election Concerns
Elon Musk, via video link, addressed 4,500 AfD supporters in Halle, Germany, urging them to move beyond "past guilt" and embrace German culture, sparking concerns of election meddling and highlighting the AfD's growing influence.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Raises German Election Concerns
Elon Musk, via video link, addressed 4,500 AfD supporters in Halle, Germany, urging them to move beyond "past guilt" and embrace German culture, sparking concerns of election meddling and highlighting the AfD's growing influence.
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48% Bias Score
German Election: Merz's CDU Shifts Right, Sparking Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU's Merz champions "Europe first," pushing for stricter immigration, reduced corporate taxes, and increased defense spending while facing criticism for potentially aligning with the AfD. Mass demonstrations against this rightward shift are occurring n...
German Election: Merz's CDU Shifts Right, Sparking Nationwide Protests
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the CDU's Merz champions "Europe first," pushing for stricter immigration, reduced corporate taxes, and increased defense spending while facing criticism for potentially aligning with the AfD. Mass demonstrations against this rightward shift are occurring n...
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48% Bias Score
Merz's Migration Plan Challenges Germany's 'Firewall' Against Far-Right
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz plans to introduce stricter migration measures in parliament next week following a deadly knife attack in Aschaffenburg, potentially breaking the 'firewall' against cooperation with the far-right AfD, despite 65% of Germans supporting maintaining this barrier.
Merz's Migration Plan Challenges Germany's 'Firewall' Against Far-Right
German opposition leader Friedrich Merz plans to introduce stricter migration measures in parliament next week following a deadly knife attack in Aschaffenburg, potentially breaking the 'firewall' against cooperation with the far-right AfD, despite 65% of Germans supporting maintaining this barrier.
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60% Bias Score
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election
Elon Musk, in a video message at the AfD's election campaign launch in Halle, Germany, endorsed the party, praising AfD leader Alice Weidel and criticizing the current German government; the rally drew 4,500 attendees and 8,000 protestors.
Musk Endorses AfD in German Election
Elon Musk, in a video message at the AfD's election campaign launch in Halle, Germany, endorsed the party, praising AfD leader Alice Weidel and criticizing the current German government; the rally drew 4,500 attendees and 8,000 protestors.
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68% Bias Score
AfD Launches Campaign with Musk's Backing, Polling at 21%
Germany's AfD party, currently polling at 21%, launched its election campaign with a rally featuring co-president Alice Weidel and a video message from Elon Musk, who continues to publicly support the party despite criticism and incidents of vandalism against Tesla owners.
AfD Launches Campaign with Musk's Backing, Polling at 21%
Germany's AfD party, currently polling at 21%, launched its election campaign with a rally featuring co-president Alice Weidel and a video message from Elon Musk, who continues to publicly support the party despite criticism and incidents of vandalism against Tesla owners.
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60% Bias Score
Merz's Migration Policy Announcement Sparks Political Firestorm
Following the Aschaffenburg double murder, German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz announced migration policy changes, sparking controversy and criticism from Chancellor Scholz and other politicians for potentially undermining the "Brandmauer" (firewall) against the AfD, while Merz himself defend...
Merz's Migration Policy Announcement Sparks Political Firestorm
Following the Aschaffenburg double murder, German Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz announced migration policy changes, sparking controversy and criticism from Chancellor Scholz and other politicians for potentially undermining the "Brandmauer" (firewall) against the AfD, while Merz himself defend...
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60% Bias Score