Africa's Governing Parties Face Widespread Electoral Setbacks in 2024
Incumbent parties in several sub-Saharan African countries faced significant electoral losses in 2024 due to economic hardship, corruption, and strengthened opposition, with Namibia's Swapo party being a prime example, despite retaining power.
Africa's Governing Parties Face Widespread Electoral Setbacks in 2024
Incumbent parties in several sub-Saharan African countries faced significant electoral losses in 2024 due to economic hardship, corruption, and strengthened opposition, with Namibia's Swapo party being a prime example, despite retaining power.
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60% Bias Score
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his six-hour declaration of martial law, with 73.6% of South Koreans supporting his removal in a recent poll; opposition parties need eight ruling party members to pass the motion.
South Korean President Faces Impeachment Following Martial Law Declaration
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after his six-hour declaration of martial law, with 73.6% of South Koreans supporting his removal in a recent poll; opposition parties need eight ruling party members to pass the motion.
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40% Bias Score
South Korean President Declares State of Siege, Parliament Overturns
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared a state of siege on October 26th, 2023, citing opposition obstruction and alleged North Korean sympathies; however, parliament overturned the declaration, and impeachment proceedings against Yoon are underway.
South Korean President Declares State of Siege, Parliament Overturns
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol unexpectedly declared a state of siege on October 26th, 2023, citing opposition obstruction and alleged North Korean sympathies; however, parliament overturned the declaration, and impeachment proceedings against Yoon are underway.
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52% Bias Score
Yetkin: West's Hypocrisy Fuels China's Rise
Murat Yetkin criticizes the West's actions—Barnier's dismissal, Biden's pardon of his son, and German free speech restrictions—contrasting them with China's economic and political growth, arguing that the West's hypocrisy allows China to undermine Western values.
Yetkin: West's Hypocrisy Fuels China's Rise
Murat Yetkin criticizes the West's actions—Barnier's dismissal, Biden's pardon of his son, and German free speech restrictions—contrasting them with China's economic and political growth, arguing that the West's hypocrisy allows China to undermine Western values.
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Sanctions Georgian Billionaire Amidst Protests and Crackdown
Ukraine, joined by three Baltic nations, imposed sanctions on Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili and 19 associates for allegedly undermining Georgia's interests, escalating tensions amid ongoing protests and a government crackdown following disputed elections.
Ukraine Sanctions Georgian Billionaire Amidst Protests and Crackdown
Ukraine, joined by three Baltic nations, imposed sanctions on Georgian billionaire Bidzina Ivanishvili and 19 associates for allegedly undermining Georgia's interests, escalating tensions amid ongoing protests and a government crackdown following disputed elections.
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48% Bias Score
France's Troubled Transition to Parliamentary Democracy
Paul Magnette, a Belgian political scientist, analyzes France's difficult transition to a parliamentary democracy, highlighting the incompatibility between its majoritarian electoral system and the requirements of coalition building and compromise, resulting in political dysfunction.
France's Troubled Transition to Parliamentary Democracy
Paul Magnette, a Belgian political scientist, analyzes France's difficult transition to a parliamentary democracy, highlighting the incompatibility between its majoritarian electoral system and the requirements of coalition building and compromise, resulting in political dysfunction.
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40% Bias Score
Lai's Guam Visit Underscores Taiwan-China Tensions
Taiwanese President William Lai visited Guam on December 5th, 2024, urging collaboration to safeguard democracy against China's expansionism, prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing and reaffirming the US-Taiwan relationship.
Lai's Guam Visit Underscores Taiwan-China Tensions
Taiwanese President William Lai visited Guam on December 5th, 2024, urging collaboration to safeguard democracy against China's expansionism, prompting a sharp rebuke from Beijing and reaffirming the US-Taiwan relationship.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean Martial Law Declaration Met with Fierce Opposition
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared nationwide martial law on December 9th, 2023, prompting opposition lawmakers to gather at the National Assembly, resulting in a physical confrontation with soldiers and the eventual revocation of the decree.
South Korean Martial Law Declaration Met with Fierce Opposition
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared nationwide martial law on December 9th, 2023, prompting opposition lawmakers to gather at the National Assembly, resulting in a physical confrontation with soldiers and the eventual revocation of the decree.
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28% Bias Score
South Korea President's Martial Law Declaration Overturned Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing North Korean threats and "anti-state forces," but the measure was overturned hours later following mass protests and a parliamentary vote, leading to calls for his impeachment.
South Korea President's Martial Law Declaration Overturned Amidst Impeachment Calls
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law on Tuesday, citing North Korean threats and "anti-state forces," but the measure was overturned hours later following mass protests and a parliamentary vote, leading to calls for his impeachment.
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44% Bias Score
South Korean Politician Defies Martial Law, Preventing Assembly Takeover
South Korean opposition politician An Gwi-ryeong physically prevented armed soldiers from entering the National Assembly during a vote on President Yoon Suk Yeol's declared martial law, which was subsequently overturned; this act, viewed millions of times online, highlights concerns about democratic...
South Korean Politician Defies Martial Law, Preventing Assembly Takeover
South Korean opposition politician An Gwi-ryeong physically prevented armed soldiers from entering the National Assembly during a vote on President Yoon Suk Yeol's declared martial law, which was subsequently overturned; this act, viewed millions of times online, highlights concerns about democratic...
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Protesters Arrested Amid Concerns Over Privatization Bill and Erosion of Democracy
Israeli protesters blocked the Communications Ministry on Thursday, protesting a bill to privatize the Public Broadcasting Corporation, which critics say threatens press freedom and is part of a wider effort to undermine democracy; eight protesters were arrested.
Israeli Protesters Arrested Amid Concerns Over Privatization Bill and Erosion of Democracy
Israeli protesters blocked the Communications Ministry on Thursday, protesting a bill to privatize the Public Broadcasting Corporation, which critics say threatens press freedom and is part of a wider effort to undermine democracy; eight protesters were arrested.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Growing Societal Vulnerability: Legal Changes and Erosion of Individual Freedoms
German legal changes reflect growing societal vulnerability, driven by increased risk aversion and the rise of previously marginalized groups seeking protection, potentially eroding individual freedoms.
Germany's Growing Societal Vulnerability: Legal Changes and Erosion of Individual Freedoms
German legal changes reflect growing societal vulnerability, driven by increased risk aversion and the rise of previously marginalized groups seeking protection, potentially eroding individual freedoms.
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36% Bias Score