Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will end hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the perceived lack of focus on policy during questioning, particularly of PVV candidates.
Dutch Parliament Abolishes Hearings for Prospective Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives will end hearings for prospective ministers and state secretaries after the PVV withdrew support due to concerns about their constitutionality and the perceived lack of focus on policy during questioning, particularly of PVV candidates.
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52% Bias Score
WA Liberal Leader Refuses to Display Aboriginal Flag, Sparking Political Outrage
Western Australian Liberal leader Libby Mettam announced she will not display the Aboriginal flag at official events, echoing Peter Dutton's stance; Premier Roger Cook strongly criticized this decision as divisive and undermining reconciliation efforts.
WA Liberal Leader Refuses to Display Aboriginal Flag, Sparking Political Outrage
Western Australian Liberal leader Libby Mettam announced she will not display the Aboriginal flag at official events, echoing Peter Dutton's stance; Premier Roger Cook strongly criticized this decision as divisive and undermining reconciliation efforts.
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64% Bias Score
French Senate Rejects Funding for Macron's Universal National Service
The French Senate voted on January 16th to eliminate the 100 million euro budget for the Universal National Service (SNU), citing its high cost and limited effectiveness, redirecting most funds to sports; this follows a similar vote in the National Assembly.
French Senate Rejects Funding for Macron's Universal National Service
The French Senate voted on January 16th to eliminate the 100 million euro budget for the Universal National Service (SNU), citing its high cost and limited effectiveness, redirecting most funds to sports; this follows a similar vote in the National Assembly.
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40% Bias Score
PSOE Renews Regional Leaderships Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is initiating a leadership renewal process across several regions, aiming to strengthen its position for the 2027 elections and counter potential challenges from rival parties like the PP and Vox.
PSOE Renews Regional Leaderships Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) is initiating a leadership renewal process across several regions, aiming to strengthen its position for the 2027 elections and counter potential challenges from rival parties like the PP and Vox.
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60% Bias Score
Democrats Push for Inaugural Committee Transparency Amid Record Fundraising
Senate Democrats reintroduced the Inaugural Committee Transparency Act to increase oversight of presidential inaugural committees' spending after Trump's second inaugural committee raised over \$170 million, aiming to prevent misuse of funds and promote transparency.
Democrats Push for Inaugural Committee Transparency Amid Record Fundraising
Senate Democrats reintroduced the Inaugural Committee Transparency Act to increase oversight of presidential inaugural committees' spending after Trump's second inaugural committee raised over \$170 million, aiming to prevent misuse of funds and promote transparency.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Parliament Ends Pre-Appointment Hearings for Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives ended its experiment with pre-appointment hearings for ministers and state secretaries after one session due to criticism of low-quality questions and political opportunism, with several parties citing concerns about the hearings' impact on the political system.
Dutch Parliament Ends Pre-Appointment Hearings for Ministers
The Dutch House of Representatives ended its experiment with pre-appointment hearings for ministers and state secretaries after one session due to criticism of low-quality questions and political opportunism, with several parties citing concerns about the hearings' impact on the political system.
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52% Bias Score
Donalds Eyes 2026 Florida Governor's Race
Rep. Byron Donalds, a close Trump ally, is seriously considering a run for Florida governor in 2026, prompting speculation about the influence of Trump and DeSantis endorsements in a competitive Republican primary.
Donalds Eyes 2026 Florida Governor's Race
Rep. Byron Donalds, a close Trump ally, is seriously considering a run for Florida governor in 2026, prompting speculation about the influence of Trump and DeSantis endorsements in a competitive Republican primary.
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48% Bias Score
INE Requests 1.5 Billion Pesos for June 1st Mexican Elections Amidst Budget Dispute
The Mexican National Electoral Institute (INE) requested 1.5 billion pesos for the June 1st elections to cover additional polling stations (86,000 total), preliminary results, and potential support for repatriated Mexicans, facing resistance from President Claudia Sheinbaum who demanded greater tran...
INE Requests 1.5 Billion Pesos for June 1st Mexican Elections Amidst Budget Dispute
The Mexican National Electoral Institute (INE) requested 1.5 billion pesos for the June 1st elections to cover additional polling stations (86,000 total), preliminary results, and potential support for repatriated Mexicans, facing resistance from President Claudia Sheinbaum who demanded greater tran...
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44% Bias Score
CSU's "Bayern-Agenda": Sharper Policy Focus for Bavarian Votes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines several policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU joint election program, including raising the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, expanding the Mütterrente, and tightening immigration...
CSU's "Bayern-Agenda": Sharper Policy Focus for Bavarian Votes
The CSU's "Bayern-Agenda" outlines several policy proposals exceeding the CDU/CSU joint election program, including raising the commuter allowance to €0.38 per kilometer from the first kilometer, fundamentally reforming the Länderfinanzausgleich, expanding the Mütterrente, and tightening immigration...
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32% Bias Score
Trump Attorney General Nominee's $3 Million Trump Media Link Raises Ethical Concerns
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, earned nearly $3 million from a merger creating Trump Media & Technology Group, raising ethical concerns, despite her pledge to divest assets; other Trump cabinet picks also have links to the company.
Trump Attorney General Nominee's $3 Million Trump Media Link Raises Ethical Concerns
Pam Bondi, Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, earned nearly $3 million from a merger creating Trump Media & Technology Group, raising ethical concerns, despite her pledge to divest assets; other Trump cabinet picks also have links to the company.
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36% Bias Score
Genoa City Council Sees Centrist Shift, Impacting Local Politics
A new centrist group, "Progetto al Centro," formed in Genoa's city council, comprised of former center-right members, will now collaborate with the opposition, potentially impacting the center-right administration and the upcoming municipal elections.
Genoa City Council Sees Centrist Shift, Impacting Local Politics
A new centrist group, "Progetto al Centro," formed in Genoa's city council, comprised of former center-right members, will now collaborate with the opposition, potentially impacting the center-right administration and the upcoming municipal elections.
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48% Bias Score
Almost 900 Hamburg Prisoners Eligible to Vote in Federal Election
In Hamburg, approximately 900 of 2,200 prisoners (40%) can vote in the February 23rd federal election, and about 670 (30%) in the March 2nd state election; eligibility requires German citizenship and minimum age, with exceptions for certain political crimes.
Almost 900 Hamburg Prisoners Eligible to Vote in Federal Election
In Hamburg, approximately 900 of 2,200 prisoners (40%) can vote in the February 23rd federal election, and about 670 (30%) in the March 2nd state election; eligibility requires German citizenship and minimum age, with exceptions for certain political crimes.
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32% Bias Score