NRW CDU/FDP Coalition: Blueprint for Federal Government?
The 2017-2022 CDU/FDP coalition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, achieved a surprise majority and implemented policies on economic deregulation and controlled migration; its success is now being used to promote a similar federal coalition, despite the AfD's vote share in NRW almost tripling...
NRW CDU/FDP Coalition: Blueprint for Federal Government?
The 2017-2022 CDU/FDP coalition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, achieved a surprise majority and implemented policies on economic deregulation and controlled migration; its success is now being used to promote a similar federal coalition, despite the AfD's vote share in NRW almost tripling...
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60% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg to Miss 2030 CO2 Target Amidst Political Stalemate
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, will miss its 2030 CO2 reduction target by 17 percent due to shortfalls in energy, transportation, and agriculture, despite recent progress in renewable energy. The CDU's opposition to further climate action creates a political stalemate.
Baden-Württemberg to Miss 2030 CO2 Target Amidst Political Stalemate
Baden-Württemberg, Germany, will miss its 2030 CO2 reduction target by 17 percent due to shortfalls in energy, transportation, and agriculture, despite recent progress in renewable energy. The CDU's opposition to further climate action creates a political stalemate.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg Election Debate Highlights Policy Divisions and Coalition Uncertainty
Hamburg's mayoral candidates debated key issues ahead of upcoming elections; CDU's Thering criticized rising crime and traffic while SPD's Tschentscher and Greens' Fegebank highlighted economic progress and improved mobility; polls suggest a likely red-green coalition win.
Hamburg Election Debate Highlights Policy Divisions and Coalition Uncertainty
Hamburg's mayoral candidates debated key issues ahead of upcoming elections; CDU's Thering criticized rising crime and traffic while SPD's Tschentscher and Greens' Fegebank highlighted economic progress and improved mobility; polls suggest a likely red-green coalition win.
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44% Bias Score
Merz Rejects Merkel's Immigration Policy, Criticizes EU Regulations
During a campaign event in Flensburg, CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz strongly criticized Angela Merkel's immigration policy and the EU's regulations, promising stricter border controls and a drastic reduction in migrant numbers, contrasting his position with Merkel's past approach.
Merz Rejects Merkel's Immigration Policy, Criticizes EU Regulations
During a campaign event in Flensburg, CDU's chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz strongly criticized Angela Merkel's immigration policy and the EU's regulations, promising stricter border controls and a drastic reduction in migrant numbers, contrasting his position with Merkel's past approach.
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60% Bias Score
German Election: CDU Leads, Violence Mars Campaign
Germany's upcoming February 23rd federal election shows the CDU leading in polls, while the FDP and BSW face uncertain parliamentary representation; recent incidents include attacks on campaign workers in Berlin and Dresden and an AfD video deemed unsuitable for minors.
German Election: CDU Leads, Violence Mars Campaign
Germany's upcoming February 23rd federal election shows the CDU leading in polls, while the FDP and BSW face uncertain parliamentary representation; recent incidents include attacks on campaign workers in Berlin and Dresden and an AfD video deemed unsuitable for minors.
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48% Bias Score
NRW Poll: Majority Favors Non-Schwarz-Grün Federal Coalition
An Infratest dimap poll (Jan 13-16, 2025) of 1150 NRW voters shows that if CDU wins the February 23rd federal election, 31% prefer a CDU/SPD coalition, 24% CDU/Greens; SPD and FDP would face significant losses, while Greens and AfD would gain.
NRW Poll: Majority Favors Non-Schwarz-Grün Federal Coalition
An Infratest dimap poll (Jan 13-16, 2025) of 1150 NRW voters shows that if CDU wins the February 23rd federal election, 31% prefer a CDU/SPD coalition, 24% CDU/Greens; SPD and FDP would face significant losses, while Greens and AfD would gain.
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36% Bias Score
Merz Signals Potential Cooperation with Far-Right AfD on Migration
Facing rising public concern over migration and the AfD's growing popularity, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz hinted at potential cooperation with the far-right party on stricter migration measures, a move that breaks a long-standing political taboo ahead of the February 23rd election.
Merz Signals Potential Cooperation with Far-Right AfD on Migration
Facing rising public concern over migration and the AfD's growing popularity, German conservative leader Friedrich Merz hinted at potential cooperation with the far-right party on stricter migration measures, a move that breaks a long-standing political taboo ahead of the February 23rd election.
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56% Bias Score
German Election Poll: Union Lead Narrows, SPD Gains Ground, High Percentage Undecided
One month before Germany's federal election, a YouGov poll of 1,858 voters shows CDU/CSU at 28 percent, SPD and AfD tied at 19 percent each, and Greens at 15 percent; 30 percent remain undecided, citing lack of representation and insufficient information as key reasons for indecision.
German Election Poll: Union Lead Narrows, SPD Gains Ground, High Percentage Undecided
One month before Germany's federal election, a YouGov poll of 1,858 voters shows CDU/CSU at 28 percent, SPD and AfD tied at 19 percent each, and Greens at 15 percent; 30 percent remain undecided, citing lack of representation and insufficient information as key reasons for indecision.
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36% Bias Score
Hamburg's Budget Faces Billions in Potential Losses Due to Party Tax Cut Plans
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44% Bias Score
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing €4.5 billion annually, a €0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
CSU Unveils "Bayern-Agenda" with Stricter Immigration, Increased Spending Proposals
The CSU released its "Bayern-Agenda," a 14-page document outlining proposals including a boosted mother's pension costing €4.5 billion annually, a €0.38/km commuter allowance, regionalized inheritance tax, and stricter immigration policies including a de facto entry ban for illegal migrants.
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52% Bias Score
NRW Voters Favor CDU-SPD Coalition in Hypothetical Election Scenario
A new Infratest dimap poll shows that 31 percent of North Rhine-Westphalia voters prefer a CDU-SPD coalition, while 24 percent support CDU-Greens, if the CDU wins the February 23rd federal election; the poll, conducted January 13-16, 2025, surveyed 1150 people and projects significant losses for the...
NRW Voters Favor CDU-SPD Coalition in Hypothetical Election Scenario
A new Infratest dimap poll shows that 31 percent of North Rhine-Westphalia voters prefer a CDU-SPD coalition, while 24 percent support CDU-Greens, if the CDU wins the February 23rd federal election; the poll, conducted January 13-16, 2025, surveyed 1150 people and projects significant losses for the...
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44% Bias Score
Merz Launches Election Campaign, Emphasizes Economic Reform and Strong EU
Friedrich Merz, the CDU's candidate for Chancellor, launched his election campaign in Hannover on Saturday with a speech focusing on economic reform, a stronger European Union, and a rejection of the AfD; his 13-city tour prioritizes smaller towns rather than large cities.
Merz Launches Election Campaign, Emphasizes Economic Reform and Strong EU
Friedrich Merz, the CDU's candidate for Chancellor, launched his election campaign in Hannover on Saturday with a speech focusing on economic reform, a stronger European Union, and a rejection of the AfD; his 13-city tour prioritizes smaller towns rather than large cities.
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44% Bias Score