AfD to Introduce Merz's Migration Plan in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt will introduce a migration plan identical to Friedrich Merz's, forcing the CDU to publicly declare its position on the plan passed in January with AfD and FDP votes, despite criticism from Chancellor Scholz and others.
AfD to Introduce Merz's Migration Plan in Saxony-Anhalt
The AfD in Saxony-Anhalt will introduce a migration plan identical to Friedrich Merz's, forcing the CDU to publicly declare its position on the plan passed in January with AfD and FDP votes, despite criticism from Chancellor Scholz and others.
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40% Bias Score
Sarrazin: AfD's Rise a Wake-Up Call on Immigration
Former SPD politician Thilo Sarrazin's updated book, "Deutschland schafft sich ab", released on his 80th birthday, argues that the AfD's rise is a necessary wake-up call for mainstream parties to address public concerns about immigration, predicting negative long-term consequences if they fail to do...
Sarrazin: AfD's Rise a Wake-Up Call on Immigration
Former SPD politician Thilo Sarrazin's updated book, "Deutschland schafft sich ab", released on his 80th birthday, argues that the AfD's rise is a necessary wake-up call for mainstream parties to address public concerns about immigration, predicting negative long-term consequences if they fail to do...
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56% Bias Score
CDU and Green Party Clash Over Germany's Immigration Policy
In an interview with "Die Zeit", Jens Spahn of the CDU criticizes the Green party for ignoring negative consequences of immigration, while Franziska Brantner defends the party's actions to improve integration and reduce asylum applications by one-third in 2024, highlighting policy differences and th...
CDU and Green Party Clash Over Germany's Immigration Policy
In an interview with "Die Zeit", Jens Spahn of the CDU criticizes the Green party for ignoring negative consequences of immigration, while Franziska Brantner defends the party's actions to improve integration and reduce asylum applications by one-third in 2024, highlighting policy differences and th...
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56% Bias Score
Merz's Asylum Bill: A Turning Point for German Politics
Friedrich Merz's controversial asylum bill passed the German Bundestag with the support of the far-right AfD on January 29th, breaking a long-standing political norm and potentially reshaping Germany's political future.
Merz's Asylum Bill: A Turning Point for German Politics
Friedrich Merz's controversial asylum bill passed the German Bundestag with the support of the far-right AfD on January 29th, breaking a long-standing political norm and potentially reshaping Germany's political future.
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40% Bias Score
SPD Criticizes Schleswig-Holstein's Lack of Defense Technology Strategy
Schleswig-Holstein's SPD opposition criticized the state government's lack of a concrete defense technology strategy following the fifth summit on February 4th, 2025, highlighting 8,364 direct jobs in the sector and accusing the government of relying on collaborations and appeals to the federal gove...
SPD Criticizes Schleswig-Holstein's Lack of Defense Technology Strategy
Schleswig-Holstein's SPD opposition criticized the state government's lack of a concrete defense technology strategy following the fifth summit on February 4th, 2025, highlighting 8,364 direct jobs in the sector and accusing the government of relying on collaborations and appeals to the federal gove...
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40% Bias Score
German Election: Economy and AfD Influence Dominate Debate
In Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23, economic concerns and the potential influence of the far-right AfD are dominating the race. Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz clashed in their first televised debate, with 37% of viewers seeing Scholz as the winner, while polls predict a CDU...
German Election: Economy and AfD Influence Dominate Debate
In Germany's upcoming federal election on February 23, economic concerns and the potential influence of the far-right AfD are dominating the race. Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz clashed in their first televised debate, with 37% of viewers seeing Scholz as the winner, while polls predict a CDU...
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40% Bias Score
Merz on Immigration: CDU Leads in Polls Ahead of German Election
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz stated that Germany has long been a country of immigration, emphasizing the need to control immigration into social systems while enabling it in the job market; a recent YouGov poll shows CDU/CSU leading with 29% support ahead of the election.
Merz on Immigration: CDU Leads in Polls Ahead of German Election
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz stated that Germany has long been a country of immigration, emphasizing the need to control immigration into social systems while enabling it in the job market; a recent YouGov poll shows CDU/CSU leading with 29% support ahead of the election.
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44% Bias Score
Uncertainty over Germany's Nationwide Public Transportation Ticket
Saxony's Transportation Minister Regina Kraushaar and Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder advocate for continued federal funding of the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025, while Union politicians express concerns about its long-term financial viability.
Uncertainty over Germany's Nationwide Public Transportation Ticket
Saxony's Transportation Minister Regina Kraushaar and Bavaria's Minister President Markus Söder advocate for continued federal funding of the Deutschlandticket beyond 2025, while Union politicians express concerns about its long-term financial viability.
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44% Bias Score
German Coalition Challenges: CDU/CSU Faces Difficult Path to Power
Germany's CDU/CSU faces difficulty forming a post-election coalition due to strained relations with the SPD and limited alternative options; recent Bundestag sessions show heightened partisan conflict between Chancellor Scholz and opposition leader Merz.
German Coalition Challenges: CDU/CSU Faces Difficult Path to Power
Germany's CDU/CSU faces difficulty forming a post-election coalition due to strained relations with the SPD and limited alternative options; recent Bundestag sessions show heightened partisan conflict between Chancellor Scholz and opposition leader Merz.
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48% Bias Score
German Election: Limited Coalition Options Force Potential SPD-Union Talks
Following a heated final Bundestag debate, the limited coalition options available to the Union party in Germany's upcoming election necessitate potential negotiations with the SPD, regardless of election results; Scholz's strategy of demonizing Merz has shown limited effectiveness.
German Election: Limited Coalition Options Force Potential SPD-Union Talks
Following a heated final Bundestag debate, the limited coalition options available to the Union party in Germany's upcoming election necessitate potential negotiations with the SPD, regardless of election results; Scholz's strategy of demonizing Merz has shown limited effectiveness.
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68% Bias Score
German Election Debates Spark Conflicting Poll Results
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, televised debates between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (CDU), followed by Habeck (Grüne) and Weidel (AfD), are shaping public opinion. Conflicting polls show varied reactions, with one showing 41% wanting the FDP out of the Bundestag.
German Election Debates Spark Conflicting Poll Results
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd Bundestag election, televised debates between Scholz (SPD) and Merz (CDU), followed by Habeck (Grüne) and Weidel (AfD), are shaping public opinion. Conflicting polls show varied reactions, with one showing 41% wanting the FDP out of the Bundestag.
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64% Bias Score
German Election Debate: Scholz and Merz Clash on Migration and Economy
In Germany's first televised election debate, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and CDU leader Merz clashed over migration, the economy, and Germany's global role, engaging in personal attacks while highlighting policy differences; the debate's impact on the close election remains uncertain with many undecide...
German Election Debate: Scholz and Merz Clash on Migration and Economy
In Germany's first televised election debate, Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and CDU leader Merz clashed over migration, the economy, and Germany's global role, engaging in personal attacks while highlighting policy differences; the debate's impact on the close election remains uncertain with many undecide...
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52% Bias Score