Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
Dutch Pension Fund Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock Over Climate Concerns
Dutch pension fund PME is considering withdrawing approximately €5 billion from BlackRock due to concerns about the firm's reduced commitment to climate-focused investing, prompting a letter seeking clarification and potentially shifting investments to another firm.
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44% Bias Score
UK Amends Non-Dom Tax Plan Amid Millionaire Exodus
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced amendments to the UK government's plan to abolish non-dom status, increasing the generosity of the Temporary Repatriation Facility to help non-doms repatriate funds to the UK at a reduced tax rate; this follows concerns about wealthy individuals leaving the UK and ...
UK Amends Non-Dom Tax Plan Amid Millionaire Exodus
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced amendments to the UK government's plan to abolish non-dom status, increasing the generosity of the Temporary Repatriation Facility to help non-doms repatriate funds to the UK at a reduced tax rate; this follows concerns about wealthy individuals leaving the UK and ...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
Dutch Government Unable to Ban "Buy Now, Pay Later" Services Before 2026
The Dutch government urged, but cannot yet ban, "buy now, pay later" services in stores before 2026 EU regulations, prompting Klarna to add an information screen and explore a credit opt-out feature to address debt concerns among vulnerable groups.
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56% Bias Score
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
Italian Cultural Spending Rebounds, but Regional Disparities Persist
Italy's cultural spending rebounded by 30% since 2022, reaching €86 monthly, driven by live events exceeding pre-pandemic levels; however, regional disparities and innovation gaps remain.
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32% Bias Score
\"Italian Economy Stagnates Amidst Export Decline and Waning Recovery\"\
Italy's economy stagnated in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 due to a decline in exports, primarily to Germany and the US, alongside worsening business prospects and waning effects of post-Covid recovery and EU funds.
\"Italian Economy Stagnates Amidst Export Decline and Waning Recovery\"\
Italy's economy stagnated in the third and fourth quarters of 2024 due to a decline in exports, primarily to Germany and the US, alongside worsening business prospects and waning effects of post-Covid recovery and EU funds.
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56% Bias Score
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
Weinstein's Bid to Oust Herald Investment Trust Board Fails
Shareholders of the £1.3 billion Herald Investment Trust overwhelmingly rejected a proposal by Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital to replace the board, dealing a major blow to Weinstein's campaign targeting seven London-listed trusts and highlighting strong shareholder engagement.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
Dutch Pension Fund PME Considers €5 Billion Divestment from BlackRock over Climate Concerns
PME, a major Dutch pension fund, is considering withdrawing €5 billion in assets managed by BlackRock due to BlackRock's reduced climate engagement, raising concerns about alignment with PME's sustainability goals.
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44% Bias Score
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 to Boost Regional Innovation
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding 130 million euros, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and limit foreign influence in the high-tech sector.
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 to Boost Regional Innovation
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding 130 million euros, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and limit foreign influence in the high-tech sector.
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44% Bias Score
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus 1 to Boost Innovation and Local Control
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 building from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding €130 million, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and prevent undue foreign influence on the high-tech sector.
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus 1 to Boost Innovation and Local Control
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 building from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding €130 million, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and prevent undue foreign influence on the high-tech sector.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities
Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...
Spanish ESO Completion Rate: Stagnation Claim Refuted, Exposing Systemic Inequalities
Analysis reveals that claims of stagnation in Spain's ESO completion rate are false; data shows a slight increase, but significant disparities exist between public and private schools, particularly in Madrid, highlighting inequitable resource allocation and a narrative that blames students for syste...
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56% Bias Score
Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind
Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.
Global EV Growth Slows Amidst Price Drops, Italy Lags Behind
Jato Dynamics' study reveals slowing global EV growth in 2024, despite price drops in Europe, China, and the US; while Italian EV prices are 25% higher than ICE vehicles, the gap will narrow in 2025 with new affordable models, but remain significantly higher compared to China.
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40% Bias Score
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.
German Court Upholds Tübingen's Takeaway Packaging Tax
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court upheld Tübingen's three-year-old tax on single-use takeaway packaging, reversing a prior ruling and potentially prompting other municipalities to follow suit; the city anticipates €700,000 in annual revenue.
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56% Bias Score