Merz's Controversial AfD Alliance Shakes German Election
Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for Germany's chancellorship, attempted to pass stricter migration laws using votes from the far-right AfD party, a move condemned by Angela Merkel, altering the political landscape before Germany's upcoming snap election.
Merz's Controversial AfD Alliance Shakes German Election
Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for Germany's chancellorship, attempted to pass stricter migration laws using votes from the far-right AfD party, a move condemned by Angela Merkel, altering the political landscape before Germany's upcoming snap election.
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48% Bias Score
250,000 Protest in Munich Against CDU/CSU-AfD Cooperation
Approximately 250,000 people protested in Munich against the CDU/CSU's cooperation with the far-right AfD party following a non-binding motion on stricter asylum plans passing with AfD support in the Bundestag. The protests, under the banner "Democracy needs you," reflect growing concerns about the ...
250,000 Protest in Munich Against CDU/CSU-AfD Cooperation
Approximately 250,000 people protested in Munich against the CDU/CSU's cooperation with the far-right AfD party following a non-binding motion on stricter asylum plans passing with AfD support in the Bundestag. The protests, under the banner "Democracy needs you," reflect growing concerns about the ...
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Election: Merz Leads Amidst Economic Crisis and Far-Right Rise
On February 23rd, Germans will elect their next parliament, with Friedrich Merz of the CDU leading polls amidst economic downturn, rising far-right influence (AfD), and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Five candidates compete for Chancellor.
Germany's Election: Merz Leads Amidst Economic Crisis and Far-Right Rise
On February 23rd, Germans will elect their next parliament, with Friedrich Merz of the CDU leading polls amidst economic downturn, rising far-right influence (AfD), and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Five candidates compete for Chancellor.
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48% Bias Score
FDP Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Internal Divisions and Low Poll Numbers
Two weeks before crucial state elections, Germany's FDP party struggles with only 4% support in polls, internal divisions over immigration policy (including votes with the AfD), and attacks from CDU rival Friedrich Merz, raising questions about the party's survival.
FDP Faces Existential Crisis Amidst Internal Divisions and Low Poll Numbers
Two weeks before crucial state elections, Germany's FDP party struggles with only 4% support in polls, internal divisions over immigration policy (including votes with the AfD), and attacks from CDU rival Friedrich Merz, raising questions about the party's survival.
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60% Bias Score
Merz's Corporate Ties Raise Concerns Ahead of German Election
Friedrich Merz, a German CDU politician and Chancellor candidate, faces scrutiny due to his extensive history with corporate boards and lobbying groups, including the chemical industry, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence on his political decisions.
Merz's Corporate Ties Raise Concerns Ahead of German Election
Friedrich Merz, a German CDU politician and Chancellor candidate, faces scrutiny due to his extensive history with corporate boards and lobbying groups, including the chemical industry, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and influence on his political decisions.
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60% Bias Score
CSU fully backs Merz's migration policy, rejects AfD
The CSU, led by Markus Söder, strongly supports CDU leader Friedrich Merz's migration policy, criticizing Angela Merkel's past approach and rejecting the AfD as a solution, highlighting concerns about overcapacity and advocating for 'humanity and order' in immigration.
CSU fully backs Merz's migration policy, rejects AfD
The CSU, led by Markus Söder, strongly supports CDU leader Friedrich Merz's migration policy, criticizing Angela Merkel's past approach and rejecting the AfD as a solution, highlighting concerns about overcapacity and advocating for 'humanity and order' in immigration.
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52% Bias Score
Massive German Protests Against CDU-AfD Collaboration
Hundreds of thousands of Germans protested on February 8th in multiple cities against the conservative CDU's collaboration with the far-right AfD, following a controversial Bundestag vote on a migration policy resolution on January 29th.
Massive German Protests Against CDU-AfD Collaboration
Hundreds of thousands of Germans protested on February 8th in multiple cities against the conservative CDU's collaboration with the far-right AfD, following a controversial Bundestag vote on a migration policy resolution on January 29th.
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44% Bias Score
Winkler Critiques German Asylum Policy, Favors Institutional Approach
Historian Winkler, in a Spiegel Online article, criticizes Germany's Green and SPD parties for their asylum policies, arguing they've led to negative consequences and advocating for a shift from a subjective to an institutional asylum right, a view closer to CDU leader Merz's position but contested ...
Winkler Critiques German Asylum Policy, Favors Institutional Approach
Historian Winkler, in a Spiegel Online article, criticizes Germany's Green and SPD parties for their asylum policies, arguing they've led to negative consequences and advocating for a shift from a subjective to an institutional asylum right, a view closer to CDU leader Merz's position but contested ...
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56% Bias Score
Scholz and Merz Clash on Defense Spending and Economic Policy in German Election Debate
During a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and CDU challenger Friedrich Merz engaged in a heated exchange over defense spending, economic policy, and migration, highlighting their differing approaches and the challenges ahead for Germany's political and economic future.
Scholz and Merz Clash on Defense Spending and Economic Policy in German Election Debate
During a televised debate, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and CDU challenger Friedrich Merz engaged in a heated exchange over defense spending, economic policy, and migration, highlighting their differing approaches and the challenges ahead for Germany's political and economic future.
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40% Bias Score
Germany's Political Crisis and Public Response
Germany faces multiple election battles, a political crisis following CDU/CSU's vote with the AfD, massive public protests, and a housing shortage of 550,000 units.
Germany's Political Crisis and Public Response
Germany faces multiple election battles, a political crisis following CDU/CSU's vote with the AfD, massive public protests, and a housing shortage of 550,000 units.
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64% Bias Score
CDU Hamburg Proposes New Senator for Digitalization and Bureaucracy Reduction
CDU Hamburg's Dennis Thering proposes a new Senator position focused on digitalization and bureaucracy reduction to improve efficiency and create jobs, citing Estonia as a model and criticizing SPD and Greens for missed opportunities.
CDU Hamburg Proposes New Senator for Digitalization and Bureaucracy Reduction
CDU Hamburg's Dennis Thering proposes a new Senator position focused on digitalization and bureaucracy reduction to improve efficiency and create jobs, citing Estonia as a model and criticizing SPD and Greens for missed opportunities.
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48% Bias Score
Merz and Söder Vow to Block AfD Rise as Protests Erupt
CDU and CSU leaders Merz and Söder vowed in Nuremberg to stop the AfD's rise by winning the February 23 election, rejecting any cooperation with them, while thousands protested against the CDU/CSU's attempted migration law changes with AfD support.
Merz and Söder Vow to Block AfD Rise as Protests Erupt
CDU and CSU leaders Merz and Söder vowed in Nuremberg to stop the AfD's rise by winning the February 23 election, rejecting any cooperation with them, while thousands protested against the CDU/CSU's attempted migration law changes with AfD support.
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44% Bias Score