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Germany's Parliament to Debate €500 Billion Spending Plan
The German parliament will debate constitutional amendments allowing for a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased defense spending on March 13th and 18th, requiring support from another party besides the CDU/CSU and SPD, facing potential legal challenge from the AfD.
Germany's Parliament to Debate €500 Billion Spending Plan
The German parliament will debate constitutional amendments allowing for a €500 billion infrastructure fund and increased defense spending on March 13th and 18th, requiring support from another party besides the CDU/CSU and SPD, facing potential legal challenge from the AfD.
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40% Bias Score
German Bundestag in Limbo: Old Parliament to Pass Crucial Spending Bills"
Germany's old Bundestag will hold emergency sessions to pass major defense and infrastructure spending packages before the new parliament meets, due to the AfD's electoral gains preventing the necessary two-thirds majority in the new parliament for constitutional amendments.
German Bundestag in Limbo: Old Parliament to Pass Crucial Spending Bills"
Germany's old Bundestag will hold emergency sessions to pass major defense and infrastructure spending packages before the new parliament meets, due to the AfD's electoral gains preventing the necessary two-thirds majority in the new parliament for constitutional amendments.
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44% Bias Score
German Bundestag Faces Special Session to Approve Defense and Infrastructure Funds
Due to the strong showing of the AfD and Left parties in the recent German elections, preventing a two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment in the new Bundestag, the current parliament may hold a special session to approve two large special funds for defense and infrastructure before the n...
German Bundestag Faces Special Session to Approve Defense and Infrastructure Funds
Due to the strong showing of the AfD and Left parties in the recent German elections, preventing a two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment in the new Bundestag, the current parliament may hold a special session to approve two large special funds for defense and infrastructure before the n...
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56% Bias Score
German Bundestag Fails to Initiate AfD Ban
Despite months of effort and concerns over extremism, the German Bundestag failed to garner enough support to initiate a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party before the new Bundestag convenes. The initiative will need to be reintroduced in the next legislative period.
German Bundestag Fails to Initiate AfD Ban
Despite months of effort and concerns over extremism, the German Bundestag failed to garner enough support to initiate a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party before the new Bundestag convenes. The initiative will need to be reintroduced in the next legislative period.
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56% Bias Score
German Left Party's Unexpected Electoral Surge
In the German Bundestag elections, the Left party unexpectedly secured 8.8% of the vote, a dramatic increase from December's 3%, largely due to a successful grassroots campaign, strong social media presence, and public concern over social and economic issues.
German Left Party's Unexpected Electoral Surge
In the German Bundestag elections, the Left party unexpectedly secured 8.8% of the vote, a dramatic increase from December's 3%, largely due to a successful grassroots campaign, strong social media presence, and public concern over social and economic issues.
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52% Bias Score
German Conservatives Win Election, Facing Coalition Challenges Amidst AfD Surge
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won Sunday's election with 29% of the vote, requiring coalition negotiations with the SPD to form a government, while the far-right AfD doubled its vote share to 20%, raising concerns about political stability.
German Conservatives Win Election, Facing Coalition Challenges Amidst AfD Surge
Germany's CDU/CSU bloc won Sunday's election with 29% of the vote, requiring coalition negotiations with the SPD to form a government, while the far-right AfD doubled its vote share to 20%, raising concerns about political stability.
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44% Bias Score
German Parliament Faces Power Struggle with AfD
The presidium of Germany's newly elected Bundestag will decide the date for its constituent session by March 25th, facing disputes over seating arrangements and committee assignments, especially with the AfD, now the second-largest faction, claiming key positions.
German Parliament Faces Power Struggle with AfD
The presidium of Germany's newly elected Bundestag will decide the date for its constituent session by March 25th, facing disputes over seating arrangements and committee assignments, especially with the AfD, now the second-largest faction, claiming key positions.
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48% Bias Score
Baerbock Declines Green Party Leadership Role Due to Family Concerns
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock declined a leadership role in the Green Party's parliamentary group due to personal reasons, citing the impact of years in high-pressure politics on her family; this decision, announced in a letter, follows public statements about security concerns and the s...
Baerbock Declines Green Party Leadership Role Due to Family Concerns
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock declined a leadership role in the Green Party's parliamentary group due to personal reasons, citing the impact of years in high-pressure politics on her family; this decision, announced in a letter, follows public statements about security concerns and the s...
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48% Bias Score
AfD's Election Surge Makes it Germany's Largest Opposition Force
In Germany's recent national election, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party nearly doubled its parliamentary seats, becoming the largest opposition force and gaining significant political influence, including increased funding and committee leadership roles. They plan to use this to att...
AfD's Election Surge Makes it Germany's Largest Opposition Force
In Germany's recent national election, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party nearly doubled its parliamentary seats, becoming the largest opposition force and gaining significant political influence, including increased funding and committee leadership roles. They plan to use this to att...
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44% Bias Score
German Ban Proposal Lapses, Low Female Representation in Bundestag, Salary Debate
The German Bundestag's proposed ban failed to advance due to procedural rules; the low number of women in the new Bundestag is criticized, and potential increases to parliamentarians' salaries are debated.
German Ban Proposal Lapses, Low Female Representation in Bundestag, Salary Debate
The German Bundestag's proposed ban failed to advance due to procedural rules; the low number of women in the new Bundestag is criticized, and potential increases to parliamentarians' salaries are debated.
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44% Bias Score
Merz Seeks €200 Billion for Bundeswehr, Bypassing Debt Brake
Following the election, Friedrich Merz, despite prior calls for fiscal restraint, now seeks €200 billion in additional spending for the Bundeswehr via a special fund, potentially bypassing Germany's debt brake, a move facing legal and political hurdles.
Merz Seeks €200 Billion for Bundeswehr, Bypassing Debt Brake
Following the election, Friedrich Merz, despite prior calls for fiscal restraint, now seeks €200 billion in additional spending for the Bundeswehr via a special fund, potentially bypassing Germany's debt brake, a move facing legal and political hurdles.
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44% Bias Score
Die Linke's Surprise Surge in German Elections
Germany's Left party (Die Linke) achieved an unexpected 8.8% in the Bundestag elections, up from 3% in December polls, due to a successful social media campaign and intense grassroots efforts that resonated strongly with young voters (25% of 18-24 year olds voted for them), contrasting with the poor...
Die Linke's Surprise Surge in German Elections
Germany's Left party (Die Linke) achieved an unexpected 8.8% in the Bundestag elections, up from 3% in December polls, due to a successful social media campaign and intense grassroots efforts that resonated strongly with young voters (25% of 18-24 year olds voted for them), contrasting with the poor...
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44% Bias Score
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