Germany's Snap Election: Merz Poised to Win, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote, triggering snap elections on February 23rd, 2024; the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is projected to win with 32% support, needing a coalition partner; key issues include the struggling economy, automotive industry challenges, and the rise...
Germany's Snap Election: Merz Poised to Win, Coalition Talks Loom
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a no-confidence vote, triggering snap elections on February 23rd, 2024; the CDU/CSU, led by Friedrich Merz, is projected to win with 32% support, needing a coalition partner; key issues include the struggling economy, automotive industry challenges, and the rise...
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56% Bias Score
Scholz's Failed Vote of No Confidence Triggers German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's vote of no confidence failed dramatically on Monday, receiving only 207 of 717 votes, triggering an early election amid deep political division and criticism over economic policies; the vote underscored the challenges of the current coalition and the upcoming election...
Scholz's Failed Vote of No Confidence Triggers German Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's vote of no confidence failed dramatically on Monday, receiving only 207 of 717 votes, triggering an early election amid deep political division and criticism over economic policies; the vote underscored the challenges of the current coalition and the upcoming election...
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60% Bias Score
UN Launches Initiative to Resolve Libyan Political Deadlock
The UN launched a new initiative in Libya to overcome a three-year political deadlock and enable national elections by creating an advisory committee of Libyan experts to propose solutions for electoral issues and an election roadmap, following consultations with key Libyan actors and international ...
UN Launches Initiative to Resolve Libyan Political Deadlock
The UN launched a new initiative in Libya to overcome a three-year political deadlock and enable national elections by creating an advisory committee of Libyan experts to propose solutions for electoral issues and an election roadmap, following consultations with key Libyan actors and international ...
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40% Bias Score
Merz Predicts SPD Electoral Gains, Outlines CDU Strategy
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz predicts the SPD will gain more support before the German federal election, potentially reaching 20 percent, while the Union, despite having its core voters, needs to reach out to undecided voters to secure a win. He also comments on the financing of the CDU's...
Merz Predicts SPD Electoral Gains, Outlines CDU Strategy
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz predicts the SPD will gain more support before the German federal election, potentially reaching 20 percent, while the Union, despite having its core voters, needs to reach out to undecided voters to secure a win. He also comments on the financing of the CDU's...
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36% Bias Score
Biden and Harris Address DNC, Emphasize Future and Resilience
President Biden and Vice President Harris addressed the Democratic National Committee's holiday reception on December 17, 2024, expressing pride in their accomplishments despite the party's recent electoral losses and emphasizing the need for continued engagement.
Biden and Harris Address DNC, Emphasize Future and Resilience
President Biden and Vice President Harris addressed the Democratic National Committee's holiday reception on December 17, 2024, expressing pride in their accomplishments despite the party's recent electoral losses and emphasizing the need for continued engagement.
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48% Bias Score
Bayrou Begins Consultations Amidst French Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou initiated consultations with political parties on December 16th to form a government and pass a budget after the previous government's censure, with La France Insoumise refusing to participate while others remain open to discussions.
Bayrou Begins Consultations Amidst French Political Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou initiated consultations with political parties on December 16th to form a government and pass a budget after the previous government's censure, with La France Insoumise refusing to participate while others remain open to discussions.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz Survives No-Confidence Vote; German Elections Set for February 23rd"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz survived a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 11th, 2024, receiving 394 votes against his removal, 207 in favor and 116 abstentions; he needed 366 votes to survive the motion. The vote follows the collapse of the traffic light coalition (SPD, Greens, FDP) a...
Scholz Survives No-Confidence Vote; German Elections Set for February 23rd"
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz survived a no-confidence vote in the Bundestag on December 11th, 2024, receiving 394 votes against his removal, 207 in favor and 116 abstentions; he needed 366 votes to survive the motion. The vote follows the collapse of the traffic light coalition (SPD, Greens, FDP) a...
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36% Bias Score
Trump's First Press Conference: Investment Announcements, Controversial Plans, and Media Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference at Mar-a-Lago, announcing a $100 billion SoftBank investment in the US and outlining plans for a border wall, lawsuits against media outlets, and controversial cabinet appointments, while addressing foreign policy issues and the mysterious...
Trump's First Press Conference: Investment Announcements, Controversial Plans, and Media Attacks
President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference at Mar-a-Lago, announcing a $100 billion SoftBank investment in the US and outlining plans for a border wall, lawsuits against media outlets, and controversial cabinet appointments, while addressing foreign policy issues and the mysterious...
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52% Bias Score
Victorian Treasurer Resigns Amid Soaring Debt, Triggering By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned amid strained relations with the Premier and a forecast $187.8 billion state debt by June 2028, triggering a by-election in Werribee and raising concerns about the government's financial management and political stability.
Victorian Treasurer Resigns Amid Soaring Debt, Triggering By-election
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas resigned amid strained relations with the Premier and a forecast $187.8 billion state debt by June 2028, triggering a by-election in Werribee and raising concerns about the government's financial management and political stability.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Predicts SPD Gains, Union Seeks Broader Voter Base
Union chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz expects the SPD to gain further ground before the general election, reaching about 16-17%, while the Union aims to expand its voter base beyond its core constituency. He highlights disagreements with the CSU on potential coalition partners and defends the Un...
Merz Predicts SPD Gains, Union Seeks Broader Voter Base
Union chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz expects the SPD to gain further ground before the general election, reaching about 16-17%, while the Union aims to expand its voter base beyond its core constituency. He highlights disagreements with the CSU on potential coalition partners and defends the Un...
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36% Bias Score
Bayrou Begins Consultations Amidst French Budget Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou initiated consultations with major political parties on Monday to address the 2025 budget crisis following the previous government's fall due to the controversial budget; the National Rally will not a priori censure the government, while La France Insoumise decl...
Bayrou Begins Consultations Amidst French Budget Crisis
French Prime Minister François Bayrou initiated consultations with major political parties on Monday to address the 2025 budget crisis following the previous government's fall due to the controversial budget; the National Rally will not a priori censure the government, while La France Insoumise decl...
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36% Bias Score
Junqueras' Reelection Hardens ERC Stance on Socialist Pacts
Oriol Junqueras's reelection as president of Esquerra Republicana (ERC) has solidified the party's stance on future collaborations with the Socialists, emphasizing the fulfillment of existing agreements before providing budgetary support. This decision directly impacts upcoming budget negotiations i...
Junqueras' Reelection Hardens ERC Stance on Socialist Pacts
Oriol Junqueras's reelection as president of Esquerra Republicana (ERC) has solidified the party's stance on future collaborations with the Socialists, emphasizing the fulfillment of existing agreements before providing budgetary support. This decision directly impacts upcoming budget negotiations i...
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40% Bias Score