Rubio Endorses Venezuelan Opposition, Signaling Shift in U.S. Policy
Following a virtual meeting, newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsed Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized as president-elect by the previous administration, emphasizing the importance of Venezuela's democratic transition for ...
Rubio Endorses Venezuelan Opposition, Signaling Shift in U.S. Policy
Following a virtual meeting, newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio endorsed Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado and Edmundo González Urrutia, recognized as president-elect by the previous administration, emphasizing the importance of Venezuela's democratic transition for ...
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60% Bias Score
Social Media's Threat to Democracy: Sánchez Calls for EU Action
At the World Economic Forum, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that social media, while initially designed to promote unity and democracy, has instead become a tool used by tech billionaires to spread division and advance their agendas, urging the EU to take action against this threat.
Social Media's Threat to Democracy: Sánchez Calls for EU Action
At the World Economic Forum, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned that social media, while initially designed to promote unity and democracy, has instead become a tool used by tech billionaires to spread division and advance their agendas, urging the EU to take action against this threat.
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52% Bias Score
German Parliamentarians Push for AfD Ban
A cross-party group of over 100 German Bundestag members will propose a ban on the AfD party next week, following the German Institute for Human Rights' assessment that the party poses a threat to Germany's liberal democratic order, a move supported by Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt.
German Parliamentarians Push for AfD Ban
A cross-party group of over 100 German Bundestag members will propose a ban on the AfD party next week, following the German Institute for Human Rights' assessment that the party poses a threat to Germany's liberal democratic order, a move supported by Bundestag Vice President Katrin Göring-Eckardt.
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56% Bias Score
EU Steps Up Enforcement of Digital Services Act Amidst Concerns of Foreign Election Interference
The European Commission is stepping up enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) against online platforms following concerns about foreign interference in elections, with Commissioner Virkkunen stating that the Commission has requested information from X (formerly Twitter) regarding its recommen...
EU Steps Up Enforcement of Digital Services Act Amidst Concerns of Foreign Election Interference
The European Commission is stepping up enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) against online platforms following concerns about foreign interference in elections, with Commissioner Virkkunen stating that the Commission has requested information from X (formerly Twitter) regarding its recommen...
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60% Bias Score
Trump Inaugurated as 47th US President; Biden Urges Continued Resistance
On January 20th, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, succeeding Joe Biden, who delivered a farewell speech emphasizing continued resistance and thanking his team for their work.
Trump Inaugurated as 47th US President; Biden Urges Continued Resistance
On January 20th, Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States, succeeding Joe Biden, who delivered a farewell speech emphasizing continued resistance and thanking his team for their work.
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44% Bias Score
Saxony Court Upholds AfD's Right-Wing Extremist Classification
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony rejected the AfD's appeal against its classification as definitively right-wing extremist by the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution, confirming the findings of anti-democratic and human rights violating actions and rhetoric.
Saxony Court Upholds AfD's Right-Wing Extremist Classification
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony rejected the AfD's appeal against its classification as definitively right-wing extremist by the Saxon Office for the Protection of the Constitution, confirming the findings of anti-democratic and human rights violating actions and rhetoric.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Demonstration to Counter Rise of Far-Right
A coalition of German organizations is planning a large demonstration called "Lichtermeer gegen den Rechtsruck" ("Sea of Lights against the Rightward Shift") in Berlin on Saturday, aiming to counter the rise of the far-right and influence the upcoming Bundestag election, expecting around 10,000 atte...
Berlin Demonstration to Counter Rise of Far-Right
A coalition of German organizations is planning a large demonstration called "Lichtermeer gegen den Rechtsruck" ("Sea of Lights against the Rightward Shift") in Berlin on Saturday, aiming to counter the rise of the far-right and influence the upcoming Bundestag election, expecting around 10,000 atte...
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48% Bias Score
Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles
The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Reinstates Border Controls Amidst Rising Nationalism and Global Instability
Germany reinstated temporary border controls on September 9th, 2024, due to rising far-right support, a regional election loss, and a fatal attack by a Syrian asylum seeker, reflecting broader global trends of nationalism and a weakening multilateral system.
Germany Reinstates Border Controls Amidst Rising Nationalism and Global Instability
Germany reinstated temporary border controls on September 9th, 2024, due to rising far-right support, a regional election loss, and a fatal attack by a Syrian asylum seeker, reflecting broader global trends of nationalism and a weakening multilateral system.
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60% Bias Score
Tech Giants and the Erosion of Free Speech
Tech giants prioritize profit over content moderation, enabling the spread of misinformation and undermining democratic principles of free speech.
Tech Giants and the Erosion of Free Speech
Tech giants prioritize profit over content moderation, enabling the spread of misinformation and undermining democratic principles of free speech.
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64% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term Begins with Unprecedented Executive Actions, Raising Concerns About Democracy
President Trump's second term commenced with numerous executive orders exceeding predecessors, sparking concerns about democratic erosion due to actions against constitutional rights and congressional laws, and following polls showing significant public unease.
Trump's Second Term Begins with Unprecedented Executive Actions, Raising Concerns About Democracy
President Trump's second term commenced with numerous executive orders exceeding predecessors, sparking concerns about democratic erosion due to actions against constitutional rights and congressional laws, and following polls showing significant public unease.
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52% Bias Score
South Korean President Impeached After Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on December 14th for imposing martial law on December 3rd, sparking protests and raising concerns about democratic stability. He appeared in court on January 16th, denying ordering the military to remove lawmakers, while facing multiple investigatio...
South Korean President Impeached After Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on December 14th for imposing martial law on December 3rd, sparking protests and raising concerns about democratic stability. He appeared in court on January 16th, denying ordering the military to remove lawmakers, while facing multiple investigatio...
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48% Bias Score