France Names New Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Macron appointed centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister on Friday following the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government collapsed after failing to pass a €60 billion budget due to opposition from both the left and far-right.
France Names New Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Macron appointed centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister on Friday following the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government collapsed after failing to pass a €60 billion budget due to opposition from both the left and far-right.
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40% Bias Score
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as Prime Minister after Michel Barnier's government collapsed following a failed attempt to pass a budget with €60 billion in tax increases, leaving a deeply divided parliament.
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed François Bayrou as Prime Minister after Michel Barnier's government collapsed following a failed attempt to pass a budget with €60 billion in tax increases, leaving a deeply divided parliament.
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32% Bias Score
Turkey's 2025 Budget: Healthcare Spending Skewed Towards Private Hospitals
Turkey's 2025 budget allocates 10% (104.6 billion TL) of the Health Ministry's budget to 18 city hospital operators, while preventative care receives only 26.8%, highlighting skewed priorities and reliance on international loans for vaccine production.
Turkey's 2025 Budget: Healthcare Spending Skewed Towards Private Hospitals
Turkey's 2025 budget allocates 10% (104.6 billion TL) of the Health Ministry's budget to 18 city hospital operators, while preventative care receives only 26.8%, highlighting skewed priorities and reliance on international loans for vaccine production.
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56% Bias Score
Paris 2024 Olympics: €4.5 Billion Budget, Surplus Reported, but Total Cost Remains Uncertain
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizing committee announced a final budget of €4.481 billion, exceeding initial projections and resulting in a €26.8 million surplus, partially allocated to French sports; however, the total cost, considering related expenses and public funding, remains uncertain and ...
Paris 2024 Olympics: €4.5 Billion Budget, Surplus Reported, but Total Cost Remains Uncertain
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games organizing committee announced a final budget of €4.481 billion, exceeding initial projections and resulting in a €26.8 million surplus, partially allocated to French sports; however, the total cost, considering related expenses and public funding, remains uncertain and ...
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52% Bias Score
"Le Maire Accuses French Lawmakers of Hypocrisy Amidst Deficit Inquiry"
"Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire aggressively defended his record during a National Assembly inquiry into the 2023-2024 public deficit, accusing lawmakers of hypocrisy for demanding increased spending while criticizing the resulting deficits; he highlighted the reversal of his spending...
"Le Maire Accuses French Lawmakers of Hypocrisy Amidst Deficit Inquiry"
"Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire aggressively defended his record during a National Assembly inquiry into the 2023-2024 public deficit, accusing lawmakers of hypocrisy for demanding increased spending while criticizing the resulting deficits; he highlighted the reversal of his spending...
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52% Bias Score
Andalusian Universities Demand \"50 Million Euros\" from Regional Government
Andalusian public universities demand \"50 million euros\" from the regional government, encompassing salary supplements and unmet financing commitments. Legal action is threatened if funds aren't received by year's end.
Andalusian Universities Demand \"50 Million Euros\" from Regional Government
Andalusian public universities demand \"50 million euros\" from the regional government, encompassing salary supplements and unmet financing commitments. Legal action is threatened if funds aren't received by year's end.
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48% Bias Score
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister following the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government collapsed after failing to pass a \u20ac60 billion budget amid a deeply divided parliament.
Macron Appoints Bayrou as French Prime Minister Amidst Budget Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron appointed centrist Francois Bayrou as prime minister following the resignation of Michel Barnier, whose government collapsed after failing to pass a \u20ac60 billion budget amid a deeply divided parliament.
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44% Bias Score
German Bundestag Agrees on Income Tax Relief and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's Bundestag is set to approve a bill before elections to adjust income tax brackets to counter inflation and raise child benefit by €5 to €255, pending Bundesrat approval, after negotiations involving the FDP, SPD, and Greens.
German Bundestag Agrees on Income Tax Relief and Child Benefit Increase
Germany's Bundestag is set to approve a bill before elections to adjust income tax brackets to counter inflation and raise child benefit by €5 to €255, pending Bundesrat approval, after negotiations involving the FDP, SPD, and Greens.
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36% Bias Score
New Mexico Governor Proposes \$10.9 Billion Budget Prioritizing Early Childhood Education and Water Recycling
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposed \$10.9 billion budget prioritizes early childhood education (\$206 million increase), water recycling (\$75 million for oil and gas polluted water), mental health (\$1 billion trust fund), and pay raises (\$172 million) while anticipating potenti...
New Mexico Governor Proposes \$10.9 Billion Budget Prioritizing Early Childhood Education and Water Recycling
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's proposed \$10.9 billion budget prioritizes early childhood education (\$206 million increase), water recycling (\$75 million for oil and gas polluted water), mental health (\$1 billion trust fund), and pay raises (\$172 million) while anticipating potenti...
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44% Bias Score
Currys Warns of Price Rises Following Labour Budget
Currys reported a 2% rise in like-for-like sales but warned of upcoming price increases due to the Labour government's budget, estimating a £32 million impact from increased employer National Insurance contributions; this comes despite a recent rise in consumer confidence.
Currys Warns of Price Rises Following Labour Budget
Currys reported a 2% rise in like-for-like sales but warned of upcoming price increases due to the Labour government's budget, estimating a £32 million impact from increased employer National Insurance contributions; this comes despite a recent rise in consumer confidence.
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44% Bias Score
French Government Cancels National Terrorism Museum
The French government abruptly cancelled the planned National Memorial Museum of Terrorism in Suresnes, citing budgetary constraints and leaving project leaders and victim associations uninformed after months of unanswered funding requests.
French Government Cancels National Terrorism Museum
The French government abruptly cancelled the planned National Memorial Museum of Terrorism in Suresnes, citing budgetary constraints and leaving project leaders and victim associations uninformed after months of unanswered funding requests.
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52% Bias Score
French Government Collapse Stalls €3.3 Billion Defense Budget Increase
France's collapsing government has stalled a planned €3.3 billion increase to its 2025 defense budget, delaying military modernization and recruitment, impacting purchases of a next-generation aircraft carrier, frigates, and other equipment.
French Government Collapse Stalls €3.3 Billion Defense Budget Increase
France's collapsing government has stalled a planned €3.3 billion increase to its 2025 defense budget, delaying military modernization and recruitment, impacting purchases of a next-generation aircraft carrier, frigates, and other equipment.
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20% Bias Score