German Greens Launch Campaign, CSU Outlines Contrasting Strategy
The Green Party launched their German election campaign in Lübeck, attracting over 1,200 supporters, while Robert Habeck blamed previous CDU/CSU governments for current economic issues. The CSU, under Markus Söder, is focusing on stricter immigration, increased investment in technology and defense, ...
German Greens Launch Campaign, CSU Outlines Contrasting Strategy
The Green Party launched their German election campaign in Lübeck, attracting over 1,200 supporters, while Robert Habeck blamed previous CDU/CSU governments for current economic issues. The CSU, under Markus Söder, is focusing on stricter immigration, increased investment in technology and defense, ...
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32% Bias Score
FDP Seeks Electoral Rebound Amidst Internal Divisions and Coalition Fallout
Facing low poll numbers (3-5%) after leaving Germany's coalition government, the FDP, led by Christian Lindner, is strategizing for the upcoming election, attempting to differentiate its platform from the CDU/CSU while addressing internal criticism and recent controversies.
FDP Seeks Electoral Rebound Amidst Internal Divisions and Coalition Fallout
Facing low poll numbers (3-5%) after leaving Germany's coalition government, the FDP, led by Christian Lindner, is strategizing for the upcoming election, attempting to differentiate its platform from the CDU/CSU while addressing internal criticism and recent controversies.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Calls for Policy Shift, Increased Defense, and Stronger European Ties
On Konrad Adenauer's birthday, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz delivered a speech on the Petersberg advocating a fundamental shift in German economic policy, increased defense spending, and stronger transatlantic and European ties, while expressing concern over antisemitism and loss of publi...
Merz Calls for Policy Shift, Increased Defense, and Stronger European Ties
On Konrad Adenauer's birthday, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz delivered a speech on the Petersberg advocating a fundamental shift in German economic policy, increased defense spending, and stronger transatlantic and European ties, while expressing concern over antisemitism and loss of publi...
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48% Bias Score
Merz's CDU Challenges Merkel's Legacy in German Election
Friedrich Merz, CDU chairman and leading candidate for the February German elections, presents a stark contrast to Angela Merkel's legacy, advocating stricter immigration, traditional values, and economic policies favoring higher earners while downplaying climate action, potentially reshaping German...
Merz's CDU Challenges Merkel's Legacy in German Election
Friedrich Merz, CDU chairman and leading candidate for the February German elections, presents a stark contrast to Angela Merkel's legacy, advocating stricter immigration, traditional values, and economic policies favoring higher earners while downplaying climate action, potentially reshaping German...
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44% Bias Score
SPD Demands Energy Price Cuts, Criticizes CDU Over False Putin Meeting Claim
The SPD is urging CDU's Merz to lower energy prices before the election to save jobs, while accusing him of funding election promises with social cuts. The SPD is also criticizing Kiesewetter for falsely claiming Scholz plans to meet with Putin.
SPD Demands Energy Price Cuts, Criticizes CDU Over False Putin Meeting Claim
The SPD is urging CDU's Merz to lower energy prices before the election to save jobs, while accusing him of funding election promises with social cuts. The SPD is also criticizing Kiesewetter for falsely claiming Scholz plans to meet with Putin.
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60% Bias Score
Merz Urges Positive US Trade Relations, Anticipates Challenges Under Trump
Ahead of Germany's February elections, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz calls for improved US trade relations, even suggesting a new free trade agreement with the US, while anticipating tougher conditions under a potential Trump presidency and suggesting tax cuts to improve German competitive...
Merz Urges Positive US Trade Relations, Anticipates Challenges Under Trump
Ahead of Germany's February elections, CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz calls for improved US trade relations, even suggesting a new free trade agreement with the US, while anticipating tougher conditions under a potential Trump presidency and suggesting tax cuts to improve German competitive...
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40% Bias Score
German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
German Ministry Rejects Proposal to Strip Dual Citizens of Citizenship
Germany's Interior Ministry rejects CDU chairman Friedrich Merz's proposal to revoke German citizenship from dual nationals convicted of crimes, citing legal and constitutional concerns; Merz argues for stricter measures, sparking debate about immigration and security.
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44% Bias Score
False Putin-Scholz Meeting Claim Sparks Political Outrage
CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter falsely claimed Chancellor Scholz would meet Putin before the election, prompting outrage from the SPD and legal threats, leading to the deletion of the tweet.
False Putin-Scholz Meeting Claim Sparks Political Outrage
CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter falsely claimed Chancellor Scholz would meet Putin before the election, prompting outrage from the SPD and legal threats, leading to the deletion of the tweet.
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52% Bias Score
Merz: 2025 German Election a Pivotal Moment Like 1949
CDU leader Friedrich Merz equates the upcoming 2025 German federal election to the 1949 election in terms of its significance, emphasizing necessary decisions based on deep-seated beliefs and national interests amidst global uncertainty stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the upcoming US ...
Merz: 2025 German Election a Pivotal Moment Like 1949
CDU leader Friedrich Merz equates the upcoming 2025 German federal election to the 1949 election in terms of its significance, emphasizing necessary decisions based on deep-seated beliefs and national interests amidst global uncertainty stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the upcoming US ...
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36% Bias Score
SPD Accuses CDU Politician of Spreading Misinformation About Scholz-Putin Meeting
Leading members of Germany's SPD accused CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of spreading false information about a planned Scholz-Putin meeting before the snap Bundestag elections on October 4th, 2024, prompting calls for retraction and apology, and raising concerns about his position on the intell...
SPD Accuses CDU Politician of Spreading Misinformation About Scholz-Putin Meeting
Leading members of Germany's SPD accused CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of spreading false information about a planned Scholz-Putin meeting before the snap Bundestag elections on October 4th, 2024, prompting calls for retraction and apology, and raising concerns about his position on the intell...
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52% Bias Score
CSU Proposes Stricter Immigration Policies: Deportation for Criminals, Income-Based Residency
The CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, including automatic deportation for criminals, linking residency permits to sufficient income, and potentially enabling the immediate return of migrants whose reasons for seeking asylum no longer exist.
CSU Proposes Stricter Immigration Policies: Deportation for Criminals, Income-Based Residency
The CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, including automatic deportation for criminals, linking residency permits to sufficient income, and potentially enabling the immediate return of migrants whose reasons for seeking asylum no longer exist.
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60% Bias Score
Merz Plans New Leadership Style for German Government to Avoid Public Disputes
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz intends to change the German government's leadership style by preventing public disagreements within a coalition, strengthening the coalition committee, and creating a new coalition agreement to improve efficiency following a potential election victory on Febr...
Merz Plans New Leadership Style for German Government to Avoid Public Disputes
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz intends to change the German government's leadership style by preventing public disagreements within a coalition, strengthening the coalition committee, and creating a new coalition agreement to improve efficiency following a potential election victory on Febr...
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40% Bias Score