CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
CDU's Election Platform: Stricter Immigration, Increased Defense Spending, and Tax Cuts
Germany's CDU party, led by Friedrich Merz, proposes stricter immigration policies, increased defense spending to 2 percent of GDP, and tax cuts in its election program; the party is leading in polls ahead of February 23 elections.
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40% Bias Score
Germany to Hold Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a vote of no confidence, leading to a snap federal election on February 23rd after his coalition collapsed due to economic disagreements, with polls favoring the CDU.
Germany to Hold Snap Elections Amidst Coalition Collapse
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a vote of no confidence, leading to a snap federal election on February 23rd after his coalition collapsed due to economic disagreements, with polls favoring the CDU.
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48% Bias Score
Merz Predicts SPD Gains, Union Seeks Broader Voter Base
Union chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz expects the SPD to gain further ground before the general election, reaching about 16-17%, while the Union aims to expand its voter base beyond its core constituency. He highlights disagreements with the CSU on potential coalition partners and defends the Un...
Merz Predicts SPD Gains, Union Seeks Broader Voter Base
Union chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz expects the SPD to gain further ground before the general election, reaching about 16-17%, while the Union aims to expand its voter base beyond its core constituency. He highlights disagreements with the CSU on potential coalition partners and defends the Un...
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36% Bias Score
Merz Defends Union's Election Program Amidst Funding Concerns
CDU/CSU's Friedrich Merz defended their election program against accusations of unfunded promises, citing projected economic growth and cost savings from reforming the Bürgergeld system; they plan further proposals in early January.
Merz Defends Union's Election Program Amidst Funding Concerns
CDU/CSU's Friedrich Merz defended their election program against accusations of unfunded promises, citing projected economic growth and cost savings from reforming the Bürgergeld system; they plan further proposals in early January.
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40% Bias Score
CDU Baden-Württemberg Projects Unity, Attacks Coalition Government Ahead of German Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Baden-Württemberg's CDU Landesverband met, showcasing unity and criticizing the current coalition government's performance, particularly Scholz's Ukraine policy and Habeck's economic management. Top CDU candidate Thorsten Frei emphasized the need for a poli...
CDU Baden-Württemberg Projects Unity, Attacks Coalition Government Ahead of German Election
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Baden-Württemberg's CDU Landesverband met, showcasing unity and criticizing the current coalition government's performance, particularly Scholz's Ukraine policy and Habeck's economic management. Top CDU candidate Thorsten Frei emphasized the need for a poli...
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56% Bias Score
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union party plans a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers at the border from other EU or Schengen Area countries and prioritizing skilled worker immigration, while also tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees and streaml...
German Union Proposes De Facto Immigration Moratorium
Germany's Union party plans a de facto moratorium on illegal immigration if it wins the February election, rejecting asylum seekers at the border from other EU or Schengen Area countries and prioritizing skilled worker immigration, while also tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees and streaml...
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56% Bias Score
Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
Scholz's Government to Collapse, Triggering Early German Elections
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces a no-confidence vote on Monday, expected to lead to his government's collapse and early elections on February 23rd, due to a loss of parliamentary majority following the dismissal of the Finance Minister.
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44% Bias Score
Merz Predicts SPD Electoral Gains, Outlines CDU Strategy
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz predicts the SPD will gain more support before the German federal election, potentially reaching 20 percent, while the Union, despite having its core voters, needs to reach out to undecided voters to secure a win. He also comments on the financing of the CDU's...
Merz Predicts SPD Electoral Gains, Outlines CDU Strategy
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz predicts the SPD will gain more support before the German federal election, potentially reaching 20 percent, while the Union, despite having its core voters, needs to reach out to undecided voters to secure a win. He also comments on the financing of the CDU's...
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36% Bias Score
Merz Defends Union's Election Program Amidst Funding Concerns
Friedrich Merz defended the Union's election program, promising €100 billion in tax cuts and lower energy costs, claiming projected economic growth and Bürgergeld reforms will cover the expenses; he criticized the current government's slow response to rising energy costs and lack of budget planning.
Merz Defends Union's Election Program Amidst Funding Concerns
Friedrich Merz defended the Union's election program, promising €100 billion in tax cuts and lower energy costs, claiming projected economic growth and Bürgergeld reforms will cover the expenses; he criticized the current government's slow response to rising energy costs and lack of budget planning.
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52% Bias Score
SPD Selects Kröber to Lead Saxony-Anhalt Election Campaign
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) in Saxony-Anhalt has selected Martin Kröber to lead their campaign for the upcoming federal election. Kröber won 82.6% of the vote at a party congress in Köthen, focusing on jobs, infrastructure, and education. Meanwhile, Chancellor Scholz plans to trigge...
SPD Selects Kröber to Lead Saxony-Anhalt Election Campaign
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) in Saxony-Anhalt has selected Martin Kröber to lead their campaign for the upcoming federal election. Kröber won 82.6% of the vote at a party congress in Köthen, focusing on jobs, infrastructure, and education. Meanwhile, Chancellor Scholz plans to trigge...
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48% Bias Score
Voigt Remains CDU Head, Forms Novel Thuringian Coalition
Mario Voigt was re-elected as Thuringia's CDU leader on December 14th, 2024, with 88.7% of the vote (excluding abstentions), after leading the CDU back into government as part of a novel coalition with the BSW and SPD, promising policy improvements and changes.
Voigt Remains CDU Head, Forms Novel Thuringian Coalition
Mario Voigt was re-elected as Thuringia's CDU leader on December 14th, 2024, with 88.7% of the vote (excluding abstentions), after leading the CDU back into government as part of a novel coalition with the BSW and SPD, promising policy improvements and changes.
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12% Bias Score
"Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote Amidst German Economic Instability"
"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, amidst Germany's economic instability, mirroring a similar 2005 vote that led to early elections and a change in leadership. The vote's outcome will significantly impact the upcoming election campaign."
"Scholz Calls for Confidence Vote Amidst German Economic Instability"
"German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called for a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, amidst Germany's economic instability, mirroring a similar 2005 vote that led to early elections and a change in leadership. The vote's outcome will significantly impact the upcoming election campaign."
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32% Bias Score