Austria's Far-Right Leader Poised to Become Chancellor
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), is poised to become Austria's next chancellor after a swift agreement with the center-right Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) on the 2025 budget, despite potential disagreements over foreign policy and the selection of ministers.
Austria's Far-Right Leader Poised to Become Chancellor
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), is poised to become Austria's next chancellor after a swift agreement with the center-right Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) on the 2025 budget, despite potential disagreements over foreign policy and the selection of ministers.
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48% Bias Score
Martin to Lead Irish Coalition Government
Micheál Martin will become Ireland's prime minister again on Wednesday, leading a coalition government with Fine Gael and independent lawmakers after the November 29th election where his party won 48 of 174 seats, forming an alliance to shut out Sinn Fein despite their 39 seats due to historical tie...
Martin to Lead Irish Coalition Government
Micheál Martin will become Ireland's prime minister again on Wednesday, leading a coalition government with Fine Gael and independent lawmakers after the November 29th election where his party won 48 of 174 seats, forming an alliance to shut out Sinn Fein despite their 39 seats due to historical tie...
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36% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
Borissov's New Role: Ensuring Stability for Bulgaria's Fragile Coalition
Bulgaria's ruling coalition, comprising GERB-SDS, BSP, ITN, and DPS, relies on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to ensure parliamentary stability, a unique role given other party leaders' executive branch positions; upcoming key appointments to regulatory bodies and the judiciary will be a crucial test.
Borissov's New Role: Ensuring Stability for Bulgaria's Fragile Coalition
Bulgaria's ruling coalition, comprising GERB-SDS, BSP, ITN, and DPS, relies on GERB leader Boyko Borissov to ensure parliamentary stability, a unique role given other party leaders' executive branch positions; upcoming key appointments to regulatory bodies and the judiciary will be a crucial test.
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36% Bias Score
Puigdemont and Junqueras Meet, but Catalan Independence Unity Remains Elusive
Catalan independence leaders Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras met in Belgium on Thursday to discuss improving their strained relationship, resulting in a joint statement calling for a renewed independent movement, but with no specific action planned.
Puigdemont and Junqueras Meet, but Catalan Independence Unity Remains Elusive
Catalan independence leaders Carles Puigdemont and Oriol Junqueras met in Belgium on Thursday to discuss improving their strained relationship, resulting in a joint statement calling for a renewed independent movement, but with no specific action planned.
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60% 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
Irish Parliament Deadlocked, New Prime Minister Appointment Delayed
The Irish parliament failed to appoint a new prime minister on Wednesday due to disputes over parliamentary procedure, delaying the nomination of Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin until at least Thursday, as Sinn Fein protested plans to let independent pro-government lawmakers sit with the oppositio...
Irish Parliament Deadlocked, New Prime Minister Appointment Delayed
The Irish parliament failed to appoint a new prime minister on Wednesday due to disputes over parliamentary procedure, delaying the nomination of Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin until at least Thursday, as Sinn Fein protested plans to let independent pro-government lawmakers sit with the oppositio...
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44% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Talks Advance Amidst Public Backlash
Austria's right-wing FPÖ and ÖVP parties are in advanced coalition talks, potentially forming a government led by Herbert Kickl, despite significant public and internal resistance due to the FPÖ's pro-Russia stance, budget cuts, and concerns about press freedom.
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Talks Advance Amidst Public Backlash
Austria's right-wing FPÖ and ÖVP parties are in advanced coalition talks, potentially forming a government led by Herbert Kickl, despite significant public and internal resistance due to the FPÖ's pro-Russia stance, budget cuts, and concerns about press freedom.
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44% Bias Score
Israeli Coalition Faces Uncertainty After Hamas Ceasefire
Israel's governing coalition faces uncertainty following a ceasefire with Hamas, with potential shifts anticipated by February's end due to internal pressures and the possibility of Hamas violating the agreement. Prime Minister Netanyahu is strategically positioning Likud to absorb vacated cabinet p...
Israeli Coalition Faces Uncertainty After Hamas Ceasefire
Israel's governing coalition faces uncertainty following a ceasefire with Hamas, with potential shifts anticipated by February's end due to internal pressures and the possibility of Hamas violating the agreement. Prime Minister Netanyahu is strategically positioning Likud to absorb vacated cabinet p...
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56% Bias Score
Junts Suspends Talks with PSOE, Triggering Spanish Political Crisis
Following the Spanish Congress's postponement of a confidence vote for Pedro Sánchez, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont suspended negotiations with the PSOE, demanding an urgent meeting in Switzerland next week to assess the implementation of their 2023 agreement. This jeopardizes the Spa...
Junts Suspends Talks with PSOE, Triggering Spanish Political Crisis
Following the Spanish Congress's postponement of a confidence vote for Pedro Sánchez, Junts per Catalunya leader Carles Puigdemont suspended negotiations with the PSOE, demanding an urgent meeting in Switzerland next week to assess the implementation of their 2023 agreement. This jeopardizes the Spa...
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40% Bias Score
Sumar Reaffirms Policy Goals Amidst Government Instability
Sumar, a Spanish coalition of left-wing parties, held a meeting to reaffirm its commitment to key policy goals after Junts suspended negotiations with the government, jeopardizing the implementation of measures like work hour reduction and rental market regulation.
Sumar Reaffirms Policy Goals Amidst Government Instability
Sumar, a Spanish coalition of left-wing parties, held a meeting to reaffirm its commitment to key policy goals after Junts suspended negotiations with the government, jeopardizing the implementation of measures like work hour reduction and rental market regulation.
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60% Bias Score
Bulgaria Forms New Coalition Government Amidst Deep-Rooted Corruption Concerns
Bulgaria's new coalition government, formed on January 16, 2024, comprises GERB, BSP, and ITN, with partial DPS support, aiming to address political instability and systemic corruption, despite concerns about its durability and potential for significant reforms.
Bulgaria Forms New Coalition Government Amidst Deep-Rooted Corruption Concerns
Bulgaria's new coalition government, formed on January 16, 2024, comprises GERB, BSP, and ITN, with partial DPS support, aiming to address political instability and systemic corruption, despite concerns about its durability and potential for significant reforms.
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48% Bias Score