Merz's Kyiv Visit Highlights Germany's Divided Stance on Ukraine
On December 9, 2024, Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for German chancellor, visited Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for sustained military aid to bolster Ukraine's negotiating power and urging a unified European strategy, contrasting with Chancellor Scholz's approach.
Merz's Kyiv Visit Highlights Germany's Divided Stance on Ukraine
On December 9, 2024, Friedrich Merz, a leading candidate for German chancellor, visited Kyiv to reaffirm support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for sustained military aid to bolster Ukraine's negotiating power and urging a unified European strategy, contrasting with Chancellor Scholz's approach.
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40% Bias Score
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
Georgia: Mass Protests Erupt Over Disputed Elections and Postponed EU Talks
Following disputed elections in October, thousands of Georgians protest nightly in Tbilisi against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028, alleging Russian influence and demanding new elections; police have responded with brutality, arresting and injuring hundreds.
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60% Bias Score
Puigdemont Demands Confidence Vote Against Sánchez, Threatening Spanish Government
Carles Puigdemont, leader of Junts per Catalunya, initiated a move in the Spanish Congress for a confidence vote against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez due to unmet promises on Catalan investments, threatening the 2025 budget and potentially destabilizing the government.
Puigdemont Demands Confidence Vote Against Sánchez, Threatening Spanish Government
Carles Puigdemont, leader of Junts per Catalunya, initiated a move in the Spanish Congress for a confidence vote against Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez due to unmet promises on Catalan investments, threatening the 2025 budget and potentially destabilizing the government.
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44% Bias Score
Post-Election Conspiracy Theories Surge on Social Media
After Donald Trump's election win, social media saw a surge in conspiracy theories, including claims of Elon Musk hacking ballot boxes, echoing the 2020 'Stop the Steal' movement but with key differences in political engagement and offline organization.
Post-Election Conspiracy Theories Surge on Social Media
After Donald Trump's election win, social media saw a surge in conspiracy theories, including claims of Elon Musk hacking ballot boxes, echoing the 2020 'Stop the Steal' movement but with key differences in political engagement and offline organization.
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44% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Foreign Interference; EU Investigates TikTok
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election due to alleged foreign interference, prompting an EU Commission statement supporting free and fair elections while investigating TikTok's potential role in the campaign, which involved nearly €1 million in spending and possible lin...
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Foreign Interference; EU Investigates TikTok
The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election due to alleged foreign interference, prompting an EU Commission statement supporting free and fair elections while investigating TikTok's potential role in the campaign, which involved nearly €1 million in spending and possible lin...
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40% Bias Score
Thuringia's Unprecedented Coalition Faces Uncertain Minister President Vote
A coalition agreement between CDU, BSW, and SPD in Thuringia has been approved, paving the way for Germany's first such coalition; however, the upcoming vote for Minister President remains uncertain due to a potential need for AfD votes.
Thuringia's Unprecedented Coalition Faces Uncertain Minister President Vote
A coalition agreement between CDU, BSW, and SPD in Thuringia has been approved, paving the way for Germany's first such coalition; however, the upcoming vote for Minister President remains uncertain due to a potential need for AfD votes.
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44% Bias Score
Hessian Greens Chairwoman Resigns Amidst Funding Scandal
Nadine Anders, chairwoman of the Hessian Greens, resigned on Monday due to an internal conflict regarding potentially illegal campaign donations related to multiple trips taken by state chairman Kai Ewald to Israel and the U.S., funded by foreign organizations; investigations are ongoing.
Hessian Greens Chairwoman Resigns Amidst Funding Scandal
Nadine Anders, chairwoman of the Hessian Greens, resigned on Monday due to an internal conflict regarding potentially illegal campaign donations related to multiple trips taken by state chairman Kai Ewald to Israel and the U.S., funded by foreign organizations; investigations are ongoing.
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44% Bias Score
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Irregularities
Romania's Constitutional Court unexpectedly annulled the first round of presidential elections due to alleged irregularities and foreign interference, triggering a political crisis and raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the influence of social media manipulation.
Romania's Presidential Election Annulled Amidst Allegations of Irregularities
Romania's Constitutional Court unexpectedly annulled the first round of presidential elections due to alleged irregularities and foreign interference, triggering a political crisis and raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process and the influence of social media manipulation.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Grants Asylum to Assad, Underscoring Contrasting Foreign Policy
Russia has granted asylum to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his family for "humanitarian reasons," highlighting a contrasting approach to international relations compared to the US's perceived history of abandoning allies. This move is seen as a strategic effort to demonstrate loyalty to author...
Russia Grants Asylum to Assad, Underscoring Contrasting Foreign Policy
Russia has granted asylum to Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad and his family for "humanitarian reasons," highlighting a contrasting approach to international relations compared to the US's perceived history of abandoning allies. This move is seen as a strategic effort to demonstrate loyalty to author...
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36% Bias Score
Mahama Projected to Win Ghanaian Presidency
John Dramani Mahama is projected to be re-elected as president of Ghana, despite the official result being pending, after his main opponent conceded. This follows his previous term (2012-2017) and a career spanning various government roles since the 1990s. His win is notable given economic struggles...
Mahama Projected to Win Ghanaian Presidency
John Dramani Mahama is projected to be re-elected as president of Ghana, despite the official result being pending, after his main opponent conceded. This follows his previous term (2012-2017) and a career spanning various government roles since the 1990s. His win is notable given economic struggles...
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40% Bias Score
Undisclosed TikTok Promotions in Romanian Presidential Campaign Spark EU Investigation
Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu's campaign benefited from undisclosed TikTok promotions, violating electoral rules by failing to disclose advertising sources, prompting an EU investigation into the platform's impact on future elections.
Undisclosed TikTok Promotions in Romanian Presidential Campaign Spark EU Investigation
Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu's campaign benefited from undisclosed TikTok promotions, violating electoral rules by failing to disclose advertising sources, prompting an EU investigation into the platform's impact on future elections.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Debates Syrian Refugee Repatriation Amid Regime Change
Germany is debating Syrian refugee repatriation after the Syrian regime change, fueled by a temporary halt on asylum applications and upcoming elections; the conservative bloc is pushing for voluntary returns with financial incentives, while others emphasize the need for Syrian stabilization before ...
Germany Debates Syrian Refugee Repatriation Amid Regime Change
Germany is debating Syrian refugee repatriation after the Syrian regime change, fueled by a temporary halt on asylum applications and upcoming elections; the conservative bloc is pushing for voluntary returns with financial incentives, while others emphasize the need for Syrian stabilization before ...
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56% Bias Score