Belgian Coalition Government Formed After 7.5-Month Stalemate
After a record-breaking 7.5-month negotiation period following Belgium's June 2024 elections, a coalition government led by Flemish conservative Bart De Wever was formed on January 31, 2025, comprising five parties representing 81 of 150 parliamentary seats and including significant socio-economic r...
Belgian Coalition Government Formed After 7.5-Month Stalemate
After a record-breaking 7.5-month negotiation period following Belgium's June 2024 elections, a coalition government led by Flemish conservative Bart De Wever was formed on January 31, 2025, comprising five parties representing 81 of 150 parliamentary seats and including significant socio-economic r...
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44% Bias Score
AfD Support Passes German Bill, Sparking Political Upheaval
On January 29th, 2025, a vote passed in the German Bundestag with the support of the AfD, causing significant political fallout and sparking debate about shifting power dynamics and future collaborations.
AfD Support Passes German Bill, Sparking Political Upheaval
On January 29th, 2025, a vote passed in the German Bundestag with the support of the AfD, causing significant political fallout and sparking debate about shifting power dynamics and future collaborations.
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52% Bias Score
Spanish Government Secures Passage of Social Protection Decree After Concessions to Junts per Catalunya
Following intense negotiations and a delay of the Council of Ministers, the Spanish government reached a deal with Junts per Catalunya to pass a social protection decree including pension increases, after making concessions on a confidence motion and splitting the decree into social and economic par...
Spanish Government Secures Passage of Social Protection Decree After Concessions to Junts per Catalunya
Following intense negotiations and a delay of the Council of Ministers, the Spanish government reached a deal with Junts per Catalunya to pass a social protection decree including pension increases, after making concessions on a confidence motion and splitting the decree into social and economic par...
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48% Bias Score
Sánchez Prioritizes Power Over Coalition, Raising Concerns About Spanish Democracy
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez chose to reach an agreement with the smaller Junts party rather than the larger PP party to remain in power, highlighting a willingness to compromise democratic norms and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for the future of Spanish democracy.
Sánchez Prioritizes Power Over Coalition, Raising Concerns About Spanish Democracy
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez chose to reach an agreement with the smaller Junts party rather than the larger PP party to remain in power, highlighting a willingness to compromise democratic norms and potentially setting a dangerous precedent for the future of Spanish democracy.
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60% Bias Score
Sumar Defies Opposition, Resubmits Unchanged Omnibus Decree
Spain's Sumar party is defying the PP and Junts by resubmitting an unchanged omnibus decree including pension increases, transport discounts, and disaster relief, despite its prior failure due to votes from both opposition parties, escalating political tensions.
Sumar Defies Opposition, Resubmits Unchanged Omnibus Decree
Spain's Sumar party is defying the PP and Junts by resubmitting an unchanged omnibus decree including pension increases, transport discounts, and disaster relief, despite its prior failure due to votes from both opposition parties, escalating political tensions.
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60% Bias Score
Germany Holds Fourth Snap Election Amidst Coalition Collapse
Germany holds its fourth snap election since 1949 due to the collapse of the ruling coalition; this follows previous snap elections in 1972, 1983, and 2005 triggered by political crises and the need for fresh mandates.
Germany Holds Fourth Snap Election Amidst Coalition Collapse
Germany holds its fourth snap election since 1949 due to the collapse of the ruling coalition; this follows previous snap elections in 1972, 1983, and 2005 triggered by political crises and the need for fresh mandates.
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28% Bias Score
Norwegian Eurosceptics Trigger Government Collapse Over EU Energy Rules
Norway's Center Party left the ruling coalition due to opposition to EU energy market rules, leaving Prime Minister Støre with a minority government. The party blames increased electricity prices on closer ties with the EU market and a recent EU legislative package, with the party's leader stating N...
Norwegian Eurosceptics Trigger Government Collapse Over EU Energy Rules
Norway's Center Party left the ruling coalition due to opposition to EU energy market rules, leaving Prime Minister Støre with a minority government. The party blames increased electricity prices on closer ties with the EU market and a recent EU legislative package, with the party's leader stating N...
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52% Bias Score
Frankfurt City Council Approves Bockenheimer Landstraße Redesign Amid Coalition Tensions
The Frankfurt City Council approved a plan to redesign Bockenheimer Landstraße, adding bike lanes and removing a car lane, despite internal coalition disagreements that resulted in several resignations and absences, with a final vote of 47 to 39.
Frankfurt City Council Approves Bockenheimer Landstraße Redesign Amid Coalition Tensions
The Frankfurt City Council approved a plan to redesign Bockenheimer Landstraße, adding bike lanes and removing a car lane, despite internal coalition disagreements that resulted in several resignations and absences, with a final vote of 47 to 39.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Extends Social Welfare Measures After Political Deal
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved decrees extending social protection measures, including public transport subsidies and pension increases, after a deal with Junts per Catalunya secured parliamentary support; several other measures were excluded pending further negotiations.
Spain Extends Social Welfare Measures After Political Deal
The Spanish Council of Ministers approved decrees extending social protection measures, including public transport subsidies and pension increases, after a deal with Junts per Catalunya secured parliamentary support; several other measures were excluded pending further negotiations.
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40% Bias Score
Catalan Parliament Approves Budget Modification Decree with ERC Support
The Catalan Parliament will approve a government decree on Wednesday modifying the extended budget, securing funding for key initiatives such as business loans and university grants, with support from ERC and comuns, but not for all measures.
Catalan Parliament Approves Budget Modification Decree with ERC Support
The Catalan Parliament will approve a government decree on Wednesday modifying the extended budget, securing funding for key initiatives such as business loans and university grants, with support from ERC and comuns, but not for all measures.
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48% Bias Score
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
Lowry's Inclusion in Irish Coalition Sparks "Stroke Politics" Accusations
Micheál Martin's new Irish coalition government includes Michael Lowry, a TD with a history of corruption convictions, sparking controversy and accusations of a return to "stroke politics" and prompting unified opposition.
Lowry's Inclusion in Irish Coalition Sparks "Stroke Politics" Accusations
Micheál Martin's new Irish coalition government includes Michael Lowry, a TD with a history of corruption convictions, sparking controversy and accusations of a return to "stroke politics" and prompting unified opposition.
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68% Bias Score