Merz's Strict Immigration Plan Sparks Political Backlash
Facing criticism, Friedrich Merz, the Union's chancellor candidate, defends his proposed stricter immigration policies, which include enhanced border controls, entry bans for those without valid documents, and increased deportations, despite concerns about potentially collaborating with the AfD and ...
Merz's Strict Immigration Plan Sparks Political Backlash
Facing criticism, Friedrich Merz, the Union's chancellor candidate, defends his proposed stricter immigration policies, which include enhanced border controls, entry bans for those without valid documents, and increased deportations, despite concerns about potentially collaborating with the AfD and ...
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52% Bias Score
Scholz Warns Against Merz's Potential AfD Collaboration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz's potential cooperation with the far-right AfD party, expressing concerns about the implications for German democracy and stability, referencing Austria's political situation as a cautionary tale. Merz, seeking stricter migration poli...
Scholz Warns Against Merz's Potential AfD Collaboration
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned CDU leader Friedrich Merz's potential cooperation with the far-right AfD party, expressing concerns about the implications for German democracy and stability, referencing Austria's political situation as a cautionary tale. Merz, seeking stricter migration poli...
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44% Bias Score
Storm Éowyn and Irish Political Turmoil
Ireland is facing a double whammy: Storm Éowyn brought 80mph winds, school closures, and transport shutdowns, while a controversial confidence-and-supply deal caused significant political turmoil in the Dáil, delaying the official installation of Michéal Martin as Taoiseach.
Storm Éowyn and Irish Political Turmoil
Ireland is facing a double whammy: Storm Éowyn brought 80mph winds, school closures, and transport shutdowns, while a controversial confidence-and-supply deal caused significant political turmoil in the Dáil, delaying the official installation of Michéal Martin as Taoiseach.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Election: AfD's Rise Poses Coalition Challenges
Germany's upcoming election could see the CDU win, but with the far-right AfD coming second, raising concerns about the potential for a government excluding the AfD and the ramifications for political stability in Germany and Europe.
Germany Election: AfD's Rise Poses Coalition Challenges
Germany's upcoming election could see the CDU win, but with the far-right AfD coming second, raising concerns about the potential for a government excluding the AfD and the ramifications for political stability in Germany and Europe.
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36% Bias Score
SPÖ Wins Burgenland Election Despite Losses; FPÖ Makes Significant Gains
The SPÖ won the Burgenland state election with 46.4% of the vote, down from 49.9% in 2020, while the FPÖ gained 13.3 percentage points, and the ÖVP lost 8.6 percentage points, resulting in a shift in power dynamics and the need for a SPÖ coalition partner. Voter turnout was 78.7%.
SPÖ Wins Burgenland Election Despite Losses; FPÖ Makes Significant Gains
The SPÖ won the Burgenland state election with 46.4% of the vote, down from 49.9% in 2020, while the FPÖ gained 13.3 percentage points, and the ÖVP lost 8.6 percentage points, resulting in a shift in power dynamics and the need for a SPÖ coalition partner. Voter turnout was 78.7%.
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48% Bias Score
Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 Budget: €1.2 Billion Shortfall Met with New Loans
The Schleswig-Holstein state government's 2025 budget includes €1.2 billion in new loans, increasing debt to over €32 billion, with allocations for West Coast ports (€1.84 million), combating violence against women (€3.5 million), and Northvolt's battery factory (€137 million plus a €300 million gua...
Schleswig-Holstein's 2025 Budget: €1.2 Billion Shortfall Met with New Loans
The Schleswig-Holstein state government's 2025 budget includes €1.2 billion in new loans, increasing debt to over €32 billion, with allocations for West Coast ports (€1.84 million), combating violence against women (€3.5 million), and Northvolt's battery factory (€137 million plus a €300 million gua...
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36% Bias Score
PASOK's Alliance Talks Risk Undermining its Leadership Bid
Internal discussions within PASOK regarding potential political alliances with SYRIZA and other parties risk undermining its efforts to become the leading party in Greece, hindering its ability to consolidate its position as the main voice for governmental change, due to the current electoral law an...
PASOK's Alliance Talks Risk Undermining its Leadership Bid
Internal discussions within PASOK regarding potential political alliances with SYRIZA and other parties risk undermining its efforts to become the leading party in Greece, hindering its ability to consolidate its position as the main voice for governmental change, due to the current electoral law an...
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52% Bias Score
Hamburg Mayoral Election: Tschentscher Faces Strong Challengers
Hamburg's mayoral election on March 2nd sees incumbent Peter Tschentscher (SPD) facing challengers Katharina Fegebank (Greens) and Dennis Thering (CDU); a ZEIT:Hamburg podcast will discuss their platforms and the possibility of a CDU-Green coalition, with a live debate scheduled for February 4th.
Hamburg Mayoral Election: Tschentscher Faces Strong Challengers
Hamburg's mayoral election on March 2nd sees incumbent Peter Tschentscher (SPD) facing challengers Katharina Fegebank (Greens) and Dennis Thering (CDU); a ZEIT:Hamburg podcast will discuss their platforms and the possibility of a CDU-Green coalition, with a live debate scheduled for February 4th.
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32% Bias Score
Merz Vows Stable Government, Economic Growth Amidst German Election
Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, a snap federal election is set for late February. Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz pledges a stable government prioritizing economic growth, addressing concerns over job losses in manufacturing and the need to strengthen Germany's in...
Merz Vows Stable Government, Economic Growth Amidst German Election
Following the collapse of Germany's coalition government, a snap federal election is set for late February. Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz pledges a stable government prioritizing economic growth, addressing concerns over job losses in manufacturing and the need to strengthen Germany's in...
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36% Bias Score
French No-Confidence Vote Fails Amidst Socialist Party Controversy
On January 16th, a no-confidence motion against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed due to the Socialist party's refusal, despite concessions from Bayrou, including dropping the elimination of two days of sick leave for public workers, while simultaneously cutting sick pay by 10%, causing a...
French No-Confidence Vote Fails Amidst Socialist Party Controversy
On January 16th, a no-confidence motion against French Prime Minister François Bayrou failed due to the Socialist party's refusal, despite concessions from Bayrou, including dropping the elimination of two days of sick leave for public workers, while simultaneously cutting sick pay by 10%, causing a...
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40% Bias Score
Italian Center-Right Coalition Divided Over Third Term for Regional Governors
Friction within Italy's center-right coalition arises from differing views on a proposed third term for regional governors, with Friuli Venezia Giulia's president criticizing Forza Italia's inconsistent stance, referencing Piedmont's recent law allowing a third term.
Italian Center-Right Coalition Divided Over Third Term for Regional Governors
Friction within Italy's center-right coalition arises from differing views on a proposed third term for regional governors, with Friuli Venezia Giulia's president criticizing Forza Italia's inconsistent stance, referencing Piedmont's recent law allowing a third term.
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44% Bias Score
Genoa PD Begins Coalition Talks Ahead of May Elections
The Genoa chapter of the Democratic Party is holding three days of meetings to define its progressive coalition for the May municipal elections, starting today with a meeting with the only declared candidate, Filippo Biolè.
Genoa PD Begins Coalition Talks Ahead of May Elections
The Genoa chapter of the Democratic Party is holding three days of meetings to define its progressive coalition for the May municipal elections, starting today with a meeting with the only declared candidate, Filippo Biolè.
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52% Bias Score