Scholz's Conditional Defense of Free Speech Sparks Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that while everyone has the right to free speech, support for far-right views is unacceptable, raising concerns about limitations on free expression in a liberal democracy.
Scholz's Conditional Defense of Free Speech Sparks Debate
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, at the World Economic Forum in Davos, stated that while everyone has the right to free speech, support for far-right views is unacceptable, raising concerns about limitations on free expression in a liberal democracy.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
Netherlands Enhances Democracy with Citizens' Assembly and Binding Referendum
The Netherlands launched its first national citizens' assembly focused on climate-friendly consumption and approved a binding referendum allowing citizens to overturn laws passed by parliament, aiming to increase public trust and address political deadlock.
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12% Bias Score
Renowned Journalist Karl Stankiewitz Dies at 96
Karl Stankiewitz, a 96-year-old journalist, died by suicide in Munich; his funeral featured remembrances of his long career, his wit, and his lifelong dedication to democracy; his final writings, "Gedankenblitze," emphasized peace and reason.
Renowned Journalist Karl Stankiewitz Dies at 96
Karl Stankiewitz, a 96-year-old journalist, died by suicide in Munich; his funeral featured remembrances of his long career, his wit, and his lifelong dedication to democracy; his final writings, "Gedankenblitze," emphasized peace and reason.
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24% 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 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
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
Austrian Musician Fears FPÖ Rise, New Album Reflects Societal Anxieties
Austrian musician Rainhard Fendrich voiced concerns over the potential FPÖ government takeover in Austria, citing fears about the party's rhetoric and potential for international isolation. His new album, "Wimpernschlag," addresses the trauma experienced by children in war zones, alongside other soc...
Austrian Musician Fears FPÖ Rise, New Album Reflects Societal Anxieties
Austrian musician Rainhard Fendrich voiced concerns over the potential FPÖ government takeover in Austria, citing fears about the party's rhetoric and potential for international isolation. His new album, "Wimpernschlag," addresses the trauma experienced by children in war zones, alongside other soc...
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40% 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
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
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
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
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