Austrian Chancellor Resigns Amidst Coalition Failure, Far-Right Rise
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4th, 2024, after failing to form a coalition government following September's elections where the far-right FPÖ won the most votes. His ÖVP party's talks with the Social Democrats and liberals collapsed due to irreconcilable differences, potentia...
Austrian Chancellor Resigns Amidst Coalition Failure, Far-Right Rise
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned on January 4th, 2024, after failing to form a coalition government following September's elections where the far-right FPÖ won the most votes. His ÖVP party's talks with the Social Democrats and liberals collapsed due to irreconcilable differences, potentia...
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48% Bias Score
Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker After Initial GOP Opposition
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday, despite initial opposition from three fellow Republicans who later switched their votes after private assurances from Johnson regarding his commitment to former President Trump's agenda. This contrasts sharply with the 15-ballo...
Johnson Re-Elected House Speaker After Initial GOP Opposition
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was re-elected Speaker of the House on Friday, despite initial opposition from three fellow Republicans who later switched their votes after private assurances from Johnson regarding his commitment to former President Trump's agenda. This contrasts sharply with the 15-ballo...
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44% Bias Score
Greens Urge Coalition Talks with CSU Amidst Policy Differences
Green Party vice-chair Andreas Audretsch called on CSU leader Markus Söder to enter coalition talks, emphasizing the 72 percent of Green voters who support a Black-Green coalition. Audretsch highlighted the Greens' willingness to compromise on migration while investing more in German security, contr...
Greens Urge Coalition Talks with CSU Amidst Policy Differences
Green Party vice-chair Andreas Audretsch called on CSU leader Markus Söder to enter coalition talks, emphasizing the 72 percent of Green voters who support a Black-Green coalition. Audretsch highlighted the Greens' willingness to compromise on migration while investing more in German security, contr...
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PSOE-Andalusia Leadership Crisis: Montero Poised to Replace Espadas
The Socialist Party of Andalusia (PSOE-A) is facing a leadership crisis following poor electoral results, with the expected replacement of Juan Espadas as Secretary General by María Jesús Montero, Spain's Minister of Finance, pending approval from national PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez.
PSOE-Andalusia Leadership Crisis: Montero Poised to Replace Espadas
The Socialist Party of Andalusia (PSOE-A) is facing a leadership crisis following poor electoral results, with the expected replacement of Juan Espadas as Secretary General by María Jesús Montero, Spain's Minister of Finance, pending approval from national PSOE leader Pedro Sánchez.
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44% Bias Score
PAN's Ayala: Symbolic Role in Legislature, Calls for Internal Reform
Noemí Luna Ayala, the second woman to lead Mexico's PAN in the Chamber of Deputies since 2009, describes the party's role as largely symbolic due to Morena's dominance, while emphasizing the need for internal changes and strategic coalition-building for the 2027 elections.
PAN's Ayala: Symbolic Role in Legislature, Calls for Internal Reform
Noemí Luna Ayala, the second woman to lead Mexico's PAN in the Chamber of Deputies since 2009, describes the party's role as largely symbolic due to Morena's dominance, while emphasizing the need for internal changes and strategic coalition-building for the 2027 elections.
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48% Bias Score
German Election 2024: CDU Dominates in Large Political Donations
Ahead of Germany's 2024 federal election, the CDU received €6 million in large donations, significantly outpacing the SPD's €550,001 and exceeding the 2021 total of €12.4 million. This followed a lowering of the threshold for large donation reporting, impacting year-on-year comparison.
German Election 2024: CDU Dominates in Large Political Donations
Ahead of Germany's 2024 federal election, the CDU received €6 million in large donations, significantly outpacing the SPD's €550,001 and exceeding the 2021 total of €12.4 million. This followed a lowering of the threshold for large donation reporting, impacting year-on-year comparison.
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52% Bias Score
Thune Vows to Preserve Senate Filibuster Rule
On his first day as Senate Majority Leader, Senator John Thune committed to preserving the legislative filibuster, requiring 60 votes for most bills, prioritizing bipartisanship and contrasting with past efforts by President Trump and Democrats to alter the rule.
Thune Vows to Preserve Senate Filibuster Rule
On his first day as Senate Majority Leader, Senator John Thune committed to preserving the legislative filibuster, requiring 60 votes for most bills, prioritizing bipartisanship and contrasting with past efforts by President Trump and Democrats to alter the rule.
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48% Bias Score
SPD's 2025 Campaign Launch Hampered by Illness and Weather
Amidst inclement weather and illness among key figures, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) is launching its 2025 election campaign, contrasting Chancellor Olaf Scholz's extensive experience with Friedrich Merz's perceived lack thereof.
SPD's 2025 Campaign Launch Hampered by Illness and Weather
Amidst inclement weather and illness among key figures, Germany's Social Democratic Party (SPD) is launching its 2025 election campaign, contrasting Chancellor Olaf Scholz's extensive experience with Friedrich Merz's perceived lack thereof.
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Austrian Coalition Talks Continue After Neos Withdrawal
Following the Neos party's withdrawal from coalition talks, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen urged the ÖVP and SPÖ to form a government, reiterating his mandate to Chancellor Nehammer despite the FPÖ winning the most votes in the September election; negotiations are set to resume.
Austrian Coalition Talks Continue After Neos Withdrawal
Following the Neos party's withdrawal from coalition talks, Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen urged the ÖVP and SPÖ to form a government, reiterating his mandate to Chancellor Nehammer despite the FPÖ winning the most votes in the September election; negotiations are set to resume.
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Lindner Makes Tax Cuts a Precondition for Post-Election Coalition
FDP leader Christian Lindner has made tax cuts a key condition for joining a coalition after Germany's upcoming federal election, citing unsustainable state spending and its negative impact on citizens and businesses; he also warned against a coalition of incompatible positions and emphasized the im...
Lindner Makes Tax Cuts a Precondition for Post-Election Coalition
FDP leader Christian Lindner has made tax cuts a key condition for joining a coalition after Germany's upcoming federal election, citing unsustainable state spending and its negative impact on citizens and businesses; he also warned against a coalition of incompatible positions and emphasized the im...
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Germany Urges Early Mail-In Ballot Return for Upcoming Election
Germany's election officials urge voters to send in mail-in ballots for the February 23rd election much earlier than usual due to the advanced election date and concerns about possible postal delays, despite Deutsche Post's assurances.
Germany Urges Early Mail-In Ballot Return for Upcoming Election
Germany's election officials urge voters to send in mail-in ballots for the February 23rd election much earlier than usual due to the advanced election date and concerns about possible postal delays, despite Deutsche Post's assurances.
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44% Bias Score
Petro's Failed Constituent Assembly Proposal in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro's 2024 proposal for a Colombian Constituent Assembly, intended to address education, decentralization, and water access, failed due to lack of public and political support, unclear methodology, and ambiguous messaging, ultimately wasting valuable political capital.
Petro's Failed Constituent Assembly Proposal in Colombia
President Gustavo Petro's 2024 proposal for a Colombian Constituent Assembly, intended to address education, decentralization, and water access, failed due to lack of public and political support, unclear methodology, and ambiguous messaging, ultimately wasting valuable political capital.
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56% Bias Score