Germany Plans Significant Increase in Defense Spending
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a significant increase in defense spending to at least €85 billion annually from 2028, totaling 3% of GDP, while rejecting a US proposal for a 5% increase, citing budgetary constraints and prioritizing the fulfillment of NATO objectives.
Germany Plans Significant Increase in Defense Spending
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced a significant increase in defense spending to at least €85 billion annually from 2028, totaling 3% of GDP, while rejecting a US proposal for a 5% increase, citing budgetary constraints and prioritizing the fulfillment of NATO objectives.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Potential Role in Post-Ceasefire Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany might participate in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine following a potential ceasefire, although the specifics are still uncertain; the deployment of German troops would depend on the parliament's decision and the nature of any peace agreement. M...
Germany's Potential Role in Post-Ceasefire Ukraine
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says Germany might participate in peacekeeping operations in Ukraine following a potential ceasefire, although the specifics are still uncertain; the deployment of German troops would depend on the parliament's decision and the nature of any peace agreement. M...
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36% Bias Score
Pistorius Declines German Chancellorship Bid
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has decided not to run for chancellor, despite his high popularity in recent polls. The SPD will nominate Olaf Scholz for chancellor instead.
Pistorius Declines German Chancellorship Bid
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has decided not to run for chancellor, despite his high popularity in recent polls. The SPD will nominate Olaf Scholz for chancellor instead.
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36% Bias Score
CDU Unfazed by SPD's Chancellor Candidate Debate
The CDU is unfazed by the SPD's internal struggle over their chancellor candidate, viewing the situation as an opportunity to strengthen their own position in the upcoming German elections.
CDU Unfazed by SPD's Chancellor Candidate Debate
The CDU is unfazed by the SPD's internal struggle over their chancellor candidate, viewing the situation as an opportunity to strengthen their own position in the upcoming German elections.
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Faces Growing Pressure to Abandon Re-election Bid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces increasing pressure within his own party to withdraw his candidacy for re-election due to his low approval ratings and the rise of a more popular alternative, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
Scholz Faces Growing Pressure to Abandon Re-election Bid
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces increasing pressure within his own party to withdraw his candidacy for re-election due to his low approval ratings and the rise of a more popular alternative, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
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40% Bias Score
CDU attacks Pistorius amid SPD leadership crisis
CDU politicians criticize German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius's performance and the SPD's internal struggles regarding the chancellor candidacy.
CDU attacks Pistorius amid SPD leadership crisis
CDU politicians criticize German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius's performance and the SPD's internal struggles regarding the chancellor candidacy.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Bundeswehr Faces Personnel Crisis: Calls for Mandatory Service
Eva Högl, a member of the German parliament, urges immediate action to address the Bundeswehr's critical personnel shortage, advocating for a year of mandatory societal service for all genders, surpassing Defense Minister Pistorius's proposal for reinstating conscription for men. This plan aims to e...
Germany's Bundeswehr Faces Personnel Crisis: Calls for Mandatory Service
Eva Högl, a member of the German parliament, urges immediate action to address the Bundeswehr's critical personnel shortage, advocating for a year of mandatory societal service for all genders, surpassing Defense Minister Pistorius's proposal for reinstating conscription for men. This plan aims to e...
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40% Bias Score
Pistorius Withdraws, Scholz Seeks Re-election in Germany
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has withdrawn from the race for chancellor, paving the way for Olaf Scholz's re-election bid. The ruling coalition recently collapsed, setting the stage for early elections.
Pistorius Withdraws, Scholz Seeks Re-election in Germany
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has withdrawn from the race for chancellor, paving the way for Olaf Scholz's re-election bid. The ruling coalition recently collapsed, setting the stage for early elections.
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36% Bias Score
Pistorius's Popularity Challenges Scholz in Germany
A recent poll shows German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius's approval ratings are soaring, even surpassing Chancellor Olaf Scholz, potentially impacting the SPD's future leadership and the upcoming elections.
Pistorius's Popularity Challenges Scholz in Germany
A recent poll shows German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius's approval ratings are soaring, even surpassing Chancellor Olaf Scholz, potentially impacting the SPD's future leadership and the upcoming elections.
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40% Bias Score
SPD Debates Scholz's 2025 Candidacy Amidst Internal Conflict
Internal conflict within Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) over Chancellor Olaf Scholz's candidacy for the 2025 elections, fueled by his declining popularity and the recent government crisis.
SPD Debates Scholz's 2025 Candidacy Amidst Internal Conflict
Internal conflict within Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) over Chancellor Olaf Scholz's candidacy for the 2025 elections, fueled by his declining popularity and the recent government crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Pistorius's Popularity Fuels German Chancellor Speculation
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius's rising popularity sparks discussion about his potential candidacy for chancellor, despite his repeated affirmations of loyalty to current Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Pistorius's Popularity Fuels German Chancellor Speculation
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius's rising popularity sparks discussion about his potential candidacy for chancellor, despite his repeated affirmations of loyalty to current Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz's leadership challenged within SPD amid election uncertainty
Internal divisions within Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) are growing, with prominent members questioning Chancellor Olaf Scholz's suitability as the party's candidate for the upcoming federal elections, amidst concerns about his public image and leadership.
Scholz's leadership challenged within SPD amid election uncertainty
Internal divisions within Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) are growing, with prominent members questioning Chancellor Olaf Scholz's suitability as the party's candidate for the upcoming federal elections, amidst concerns about his public image and leadership.
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40% Bias Score