Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Opposition Backlash
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and member of the Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday by a 300-seat electoral college, solidifying his party's power and sparking protests from the opposition who view it as a setback for EU aspirations and a win for Russia.
Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Opposition Backlash
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and member of the Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday by a 300-seat electoral college, solidifying his party's power and sparking protests from the opposition who view it as a setback for EU aspirations and a win for Russia.
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52% Bias Score
Bayrou's New Government Faces Immediate No-Confidence Threat
On December 14th, François Bayrou began consultations to form a new French government after being appointed Prime Minister, facing immediate challenges due to a divided parliament and the potential for another no-confidence vote, as his predecessor Michel Barnier was ousted after three months.
Bayrou's New Government Faces Immediate No-Confidence Threat
On December 14th, François Bayrou began consultations to form a new French government after being appointed Prime Minister, facing immediate challenges due to a divided parliament and the potential for another no-confidence vote, as his predecessor Michel Barnier was ousted after three months.
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48% Bias Score
Spanish Political Truce Collapses Amidst Corruption Investigations
A five-hour meeting between Spain's ruling PSOE and opposition PP ended without agreement, immediately followed by renewed political attacks. The upcoming week includes multiple court appearances for individuals connected to both parties, exacerbating tensions.
Spanish Political Truce Collapses Amidst Corruption Investigations
A five-hour meeting between Spain's ruling PSOE and opposition PP ended without agreement, immediately followed by renewed political attacks. The upcoming week includes multiple court appearances for individuals connected to both parties, exacerbating tensions.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Faces Majority Loss as NSC's Support Plummets
The CDA is gaining seats while NSC is losing significant support in the Peilingwijzer, a Dutch poll; this might lead to the ruling coalition losing its majority amid low public satisfaction with the Schoof cabinet (19%).
Dutch Coalition Faces Majority Loss as NSC's Support Plummets
The CDA is gaining seats while NSC is losing significant support in the Peilingwijzer, a Dutch poll; this might lead to the ruling coalition losing its majority amid low public satisfaction with the Schoof cabinet (19%).
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40% Bias Score
CSU's Election Strategy: Targeting All Bavarian Constituencies and Rejecting Greens Coalition
Markus Söder, leader of the CSU, declared the current German government a failure and outlined the party's strategy for the upcoming federal election, aiming to win all Bavarian constituencies and additional list mandates by capitalizing on public discontent and emphasizing the issue of migration wh...
CSU's Election Strategy: Targeting All Bavarian Constituencies and Rejecting Greens Coalition
Markus Söder, leader of the CSU, declared the current German government a failure and outlined the party's strategy for the upcoming federal election, aiming to win all Bavarian constituencies and additional list mandates by capitalizing on public discontent and emphasizing the issue of migration wh...
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68% Bias Score
Vazrazhdane's Narrow Miss: Two Votes Away From Power
By a margin of two votes, the Bulgarian political party "Vazrazhdane" failed to support Silvi Kirilov's bid for parliamentary speaker, losing a key chance to enter a governing coalition and significantly impact national policy decisions, especially regarding the euro adoption and climate change agen...
Vazrazhdane's Narrow Miss: Two Votes Away From Power
By a margin of two votes, the Bulgarian political party "Vazrazhdane" failed to support Silvi Kirilov's bid for parliamentary speaker, losing a key chance to enter a governing coalition and significantly impact national policy decisions, especially regarding the euro adoption and climate change agen...
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40% Bias Score
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
Thuringian AfD: Internal Conflict as Höcke Wins Re-election
During the Thuringian AfD state party convention, Klaus Stöber publicly criticized party leader Björn Höcke's leadership, accusing him of self-promotion and damaging the party. Despite Stöber's accusations, Höcke overwhelmingly won re-election with 92% of the vote.
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48% Bias Score
Junqueras Regains ERC Presidency After Contentious Primary
Oriol Junqueras has won the ERC primary election against Xavier Godàs by 52% to 42%, ending six months of internal conflict following his resignation under pressure from Marta Rovira; Junqueras now threatens to block national budget negotiations unless existing financial agreements are met.
Junqueras Regains ERC Presidency After Contentious Primary
Oriol Junqueras has won the ERC primary election against Xavier Godàs by 52% to 42%, ending six months of internal conflict following his resignation under pressure from Marta Rovira; Junqueras now threatens to block national budget negotiations unless existing financial agreements are met.
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64% Bias Score
Söder Calls for German Government Change
Two months ahead of Germany's federal election, CSU leader Markus Söder called for a change in government, criticizing the current traffic light coalition for leaving a 'pile of rubble' and failing to deliver on promises; he specifically rejected a post-election coalition with the Green Party.
Söder Calls for German Government Change
Two months ahead of Germany's federal election, CSU leader Markus Söder called for a change in government, criticizing the current traffic light coalition for leaving a 'pile of rubble' and failing to deliver on promises; he specifically rejected a post-election coalition with the Green Party.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition's Majority Threatened as NSC's Support Plummets
The Peilingwijzer shows the CDA gaining seats, while NSC's support plummets, potentially costing the Dutch coalition its majority. The PVV remains largest despite slight losses; left-wing parties show little gain from the unpopular Schoof government.
Dutch Coalition's Majority Threatened as NSC's Support Plummets
The Peilingwijzer shows the CDA gaining seats, while NSC's support plummets, potentially costing the Dutch coalition its majority. The PVV remains largest despite slight losses; left-wing parties show little gain from the unpopular Schoof government.
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40% Bias Score
BC United Faces De-Registration After Election Withdrawal Leaves Party in Debt
Facing a \$1.2 million debt and dwindling funds, BC United, British Columbia's former ruling party, risks de-registration after its leader pulled the plug on the election campaign, leaving candidates with unpaid bills and the party in a desperate fundraising push to avoid de-registration.
BC United Faces De-Registration After Election Withdrawal Leaves Party in Debt
Facing a \$1.2 million debt and dwindling funds, BC United, British Columbia's former ruling party, risks de-registration after its leader pulled the plug on the election campaign, leaving candidates with unpaid bills and the party in a desperate fundraising push to avoid de-registration.
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60% Bias Score
Traffic Jams Prevent Some Candidates from Taking Spanish State Administration Exams in Madrid
Unexpectedly high applicant turnout for Spanish state administration job exams in Madrid caused major traffic jams near Ciudad Universitaria, preventing some candidates from taking the exam, despite 164,649 people taking the exam across 21 provinces; the incident highlights logistical challenges of ...
Traffic Jams Prevent Some Candidates from Taking Spanish State Administration Exams in Madrid
Unexpectedly high applicant turnout for Spanish state administration job exams in Madrid caused major traffic jams near Ciudad Universitaria, preventing some candidates from taking the exam, despite 164,649 people taking the exam across 21 provinces; the incident highlights logistical challenges of ...
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32% Bias Score