CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" Proposes Sweeping Policy Changes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU's joint election platform, including increasing the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, extending the Mütterrente to pre-1992 children (estimat...
CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" Proposes Sweeping Policy Changes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU's joint election platform, including increasing the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, extending the Mütterrente to pre-1992 children (estimat...
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48% Bias Score
Söder Urges Policy Shift to Boost Union's Stagnant Poll Numbers
CSU leader Markus Söder is urging a stronger emphasis on policy change during the election campaign, aiming to overcome stagnant poll numbers around 30 percent and improve the credibility of the Union's migration policy.
Söder Urges Policy Shift to Boost Union's Stagnant Poll Numbers
CSU leader Markus Söder is urging a stronger emphasis on policy change during the election campaign, aiming to overcome stagnant poll numbers around 30 percent and improve the credibility of the Union's migration policy.
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56% Bias Score
German Parties Reassess Strategies Amidst AfD's Rise
In Germany, the AfD's rising popularity in polls, exceeding 20% ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, is prompting established parties to re-evaluate their strategies. CSU leader Markus Söder proposes a shift from confrontation to addressing voter anxieties, including expanding family benefits a...
German Parties Reassess Strategies Amidst AfD's Rise
In Germany, the AfD's rising popularity in polls, exceeding 20% ahead of the upcoming Bundestag election, is prompting established parties to re-evaluate their strategies. CSU leader Markus Söder proposes a shift from confrontation to addressing voter anxieties, including expanding family benefits a...
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56% Bias Score
CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism
The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.
CSU Defends Four Billion Euro Mütterrente Expansion Amidst Criticism
The CSU's Markus Söder is defending a proposed four billion euro expansion of the Mütterrente, arguing its cost is less than spending on migration (50 billion euros) and the Bürgergeld (50 billion euros), despite criticism of it as a pre-election gift.
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64% Bias Score
Scholz Nominated for German Chancellorship Amid Tight Election Race
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) have officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the upcoming February 23rd federal elections, setting the stage for a close race against the CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD amid policy disagreements and concerns over rising nationalism.
Scholz Nominated for German Chancellorship Amid Tight Election Race
Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) have officially nominated Chancellor Olaf Scholz for the upcoming February 23rd federal elections, setting the stage for a close race against the CDU/CSU and the far-right AfD amid policy disagreements and concerns over rising nationalism.
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48% Bias Score
SPD Seeks Electoral Turnaround Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Despite trailing the Union in polls (15% vs 30%), the SPD expresses optimism, drawing parallels to the 2021 election where a late surge in support occurred. They aim to counter Chancellor Scholz's communication weakness by deploying a team of experienced party members in the upcoming campaign, while...
SPD Seeks Electoral Turnaround Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Despite trailing the Union in polls (15% vs 30%), the SPD expresses optimism, drawing parallels to the 2021 election where a late surge in support occurred. They aim to counter Chancellor Scholz's communication weakness by deploying a team of experienced party members in the upcoming campaign, while...
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56% Bias Score
CSU's "Bayern-Agenda": Sharper Policy Focus for Bavarian Votes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines several policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU joint election program, including raising the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, expanding the Mütterrente, and tightening immigration...
CSU's "Bayern-Agenda": Sharper Policy Focus for Bavarian Votes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines several policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU joint election program, including raising the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, expanding the Mütterrente, and tightening immigration...
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32% Bias Score
Hesse Coalition Shift: Policy Changes and SPD Challenges
Following a coalition shift in Hesse, Rhein replaced the Green party with the Social Democrats, leading to policy changes including a focus on agricultural policy, a ban on gendering with special characters, and the introduction of a debit card for refugees.
Hesse Coalition Shift: Policy Changes and SPD Challenges
Following a coalition shift in Hesse, Rhein replaced the Green party with the Social Democrats, leading to policy changes including a focus on agricultural policy, a ban on gendering with special characters, and the introduction of a debit card for refugees.
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40% Bias Score
German Bundestag Elections: Wave of Retirements and New Candidates
Several prominent German politicians are retiring from the Bundestag after the upcoming elections, including long-time members from the Green Party and the SPD, while others from various sectors, like virologist Christian Drosten, are seeking election for the first time.
German Bundestag Elections: Wave of Retirements and New Candidates
Several prominent German politicians are retiring from the Bundestag after the upcoming elections, including long-time members from the Green Party and the SPD, while others from various sectors, like virologist Christian Drosten, are seeking election for the first time.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Rallies SPD for Election Push Amidst Polling Deficit
Six weeks before Germany's federal election, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, officially nominated as the SPD's chancellor candidate by 600 delegates with only five dissenting votes, launched a campaign push, emphasizing the importance of preserving 'Made in Germany' and contrasting the SPD's policies with t...
Scholz Rallies SPD for Election Push Amidst Polling Deficit
Six weeks before Germany's federal election, Chancellor Olaf Scholz, officially nominated as the SPD's chancellor candidate by 600 delegates with only five dissenting votes, launched a campaign push, emphasizing the importance of preserving 'Made in Germany' and contrasting the SPD's policies with t...
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44% Bias Score
Söder's Strong Influence on Union's Election Strategy
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder heavily influenced the Union's election program, projecting unity with CDU's Merz while subtly asserting CSU dominance, potentially leading to a shift in policy prioritizing Bavarian interests.
Söder's Strong Influence on Union's Election Strategy
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder heavily influenced the Union's election program, projecting unity with CDU's Merz while subtly asserting CSU dominance, potentially leading to a shift in policy prioritizing Bavarian interests.
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60% Bias Score
Hamburg Court Reviews AfD Politician's Disciplinary Action for Antisemitic Remarks
The Hamburg Constitutional Court is reviewing disciplinary actions against AfD politician Krzysztof Walczak for his statements in the Bürgerschaft, which included calling the CDU a "Christian democratic swindler troop" and claiming their migration policies were responsible for the entry of "hundreds...
Hamburg Court Reviews AfD Politician's Disciplinary Action for Antisemitic Remarks
The Hamburg Constitutional Court is reviewing disciplinary actions against AfD politician Krzysztof Walczak for his statements in the Bürgerschaft, which included calling the CDU a "Christian democratic swindler troop" and claiming their migration policies were responsible for the entry of "hundreds...
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48% Bias Score