Eurozone Economy Stagnates Despite 0.7% Annual Growth
The Eurozone's 2024 economic growth of 0.7% was offset by a final-quarter stagnation, primarily due to Germany's economic decline caused by factors including loss of cheap Russian gas and increased Chinese competition, impacting other Eurozone countries.
Eurozone Economy Stagnates Despite 0.7% Annual Growth
The Eurozone's 2024 economic growth of 0.7% was offset by a final-quarter stagnation, primarily due to Germany's economic decline caused by factors including loss of cheap Russian gas and increased Chinese competition, impacting other Eurozone countries.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Energy-Intensive Industries Face €200 Million Blow After Failed Decree Negotiation
Last-minute negotiations between the Spanish government and Junts resulted in the removal of an energy-intensive industry electricity bill reduction, costing industries approximately €200 million annually, raising concerns about the competitiveness of around 200 companies and jeopardizing jobs.
Spain's Energy-Intensive Industries Face €200 Million Blow After Failed Decree Negotiation
Last-minute negotiations between the Spanish government and Junts resulted in the removal of an energy-intensive industry electricity bill reduction, costing industries approximately €200 million annually, raising concerns about the competitiveness of around 200 companies and jeopardizing jobs.
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40% Bias Score
EU Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Counter Economic Slowdown
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a plan to boost Europe's lagging economy by improving innovation, securing energy supplies, and streamlining regulations while acknowledging funding limitations and the need for governmental coordination.
EU Unveils Competitiveness Compass to Counter Economic Slowdown
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the Competitiveness Compass, a plan to boost Europe's lagging economy by improving innovation, securing energy supplies, and streamlining regulations while acknowledging funding limitations and the need for governmental coordination.
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44% Bias Score
EU Urges Massive Space Investment Increase to Counter US Dominance
EU Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called for a massive increase in EU space investment, citing insufficient public spending (€12B, 11% of global total) compared to the US (€65B+, 64%) and the loss of market share in commercial launchers and geostationary satellites, necessitating reliance on Sp...
EU Urges Massive Space Investment Increase to Counter US Dominance
EU Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called for a massive increase in EU space investment, citing insufficient public spending (€12B, 11% of global total) compared to the US (€65B+, 64%) and the loss of market share in commercial launchers and geostationary satellites, necessitating reliance on Sp...
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40% Bias Score
Italy's High Energy Costs Threaten Industrial Competitiveness
Italian businesses are paying double the energy costs compared to other EU nations due to high gas import reliance and a pricing system based on the most expensive energy source; this is impacting competitiveness and employment.
Italy's High Energy Costs Threaten Industrial Competitiveness
Italian businesses are paying double the energy costs compared to other EU nations due to high gas import reliance and a pricing system based on the most expensive energy source; this is impacting competitiveness and employment.
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40% Bias Score
EPP Prioritizes Competitiveness, Migration Control, and Military Strength
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) met in Berlin on Saturday to outline its 2025 priorities: curbing the far-right, boosting competitiveness (particularly addressing a 30% GDP gap with the US in 2023, up from 17% in 2002 due to low EU productivity), and halting illegal migration, with le...
EPP Prioritizes Competitiveness, Migration Control, and Military Strength
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) met in Berlin on Saturday to outline its 2025 priorities: curbing the far-right, boosting competitiveness (particularly addressing a 30% GDP gap with the US in 2023, up from 17% in 2002 due to low EU productivity), and halting illegal migration, with le...
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56% Bias Score
EU Urges 'Big Bang' Space Investment to Counter US Dominance
EU Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urges a massive funding increase for the EU space sector, citing a shrinking 11% (€12 billion) global share compared to the US's 64% (€65 billion) and Europe's loss of market leadership in crucial areas such as commercial launchers, necessitating a 'big bang' a...
EU Urges 'Big Bang' Space Investment to Counter US Dominance
EU Space Commissioner Andrius Kubilius urges a massive funding increase for the EU space sector, citing a shrinking 11% (€12 billion) global share compared to the US's 64% (€65 billion) and Europe's loss of market leadership in crucial areas such as commercial launchers, necessitating a 'big bang' a...
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32% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Unveils Plan to Boost Europe's Stagnant Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a "competitiveness compass" urging EU governments to boost innovation, decarbonization, and secure energy supplies to counter Europe's sluggish economy, warning of potential risks if action is not taken.
Von der Leyen Unveils Plan to Boost Europe's Stagnant Economy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented a "competitiveness compass" urging EU governments to boost innovation, decarbonization, and secure energy supplies to counter Europe's sluggish economy, warning of potential risks if action is not taken.
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32% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Shifts EU Focus from Green Deal to Business Competitiveness
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shifted EU policy from a Green Deal focus to a "Competitiveness Compass," prioritizing business interests and reducing bureaucracy, revising recent sustainability regulations after enacting approximately 6300 legal acts in her first term, nearly double he...
Von der Leyen Shifts EU Focus from Green Deal to Business Competitiveness
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shifted EU policy from a Green Deal focus to a "Competitiveness Compass," prioritizing business interests and reducing bureaucracy, revising recent sustainability regulations after enacting approximately 6300 legal acts in her first term, nearly double he...
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64% Bias Score
Europe's Lagging Economy: IMF Urges Single Market Focus
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlights a diverging global economic outlook: while the world economy shows 3.3% growth, Europe lags behind the US due to low productivity, inefficient capital allocation, and high energy costs. She emphasizes the need for Europe to focus on its single ma...
Europe's Lagging Economy: IMF Urges Single Market Focus
IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva highlights a diverging global economic outlook: while the world economy shows 3.3% growth, Europe lags behind the US due to low productivity, inefficient capital allocation, and high energy costs. She emphasizes the need for Europe to focus on its single ma...
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48% Bias Score
Europe Faces Innovation Lag, Warns Business Leaders
European business chiefs warn that Europe risks falling behind the U.S. and Asia in innovation due to excessive regulation, insufficient investment in AI, and President Trump's protectionist policies, urging the region to deregulate and boost competitiveness.
Europe Faces Innovation Lag, Warns Business Leaders
European business chiefs warn that Europe risks falling behind the U.S. and Asia in innovation due to excessive regulation, insufficient investment in AI, and President Trump's protectionist policies, urging the region to deregulate and boost competitiveness.
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56% Bias Score
EPP Summit Focuses on EU Competitiveness, Migration, and US Relations
The European People's Party (EPP) summit in Berlin addressed competitiveness, migration, EU-US relations, and internal security, with Greek PM Mitsotakis meeting with CDU leader Merz and European Parliament President Metsola, amid rising far-right influence in Germany and Austria.
EPP Summit Focuses on EU Competitiveness, Migration, and US Relations
The European People's Party (EPP) summit in Berlin addressed competitiveness, migration, EU-US relations, and internal security, with Greek PM Mitsotakis meeting with CDU leader Merz and European Parliament President Metsola, amid rising far-right influence in Germany and Austria.
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40% Bias Score