CDU/CSU Manifesto: Ukraine Support, Arms Delivery Divisions, and Future Security Policy
Germany's CDU/CSU proposes security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially including German troops in a ceasefire, while facing internal divisions over arms deliveries, particularly Taurus missiles, and public opposition in eastern Germany and Bavaria; future policy depends on US relations and coalitio...
CDU/CSU Manifesto: Ukraine Support, Arms Delivery Divisions, and Future Security Policy
Germany's CDU/CSU proposes security guarantees for Ukraine, potentially including German troops in a ceasefire, while facing internal divisions over arms deliveries, particularly Taurus missiles, and public opposition in eastern Germany and Bavaria; future policy depends on US relations and coalitio...
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48% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, Zoran Milanović secured a resounding victory with over 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, amidst high inflation, corruption scandals, and a critical stance against the EU and Western military aid to Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, Zoran Milanović secured a resounding victory with over 74% of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, amidst high inflation, corruption scandals, and a critical stance against the EU and Western military aid to Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Inaugural Access Costs Double to \$1 Million
Major donors to Donald Trump's inaugural committee must now contribute \$1 million for direct access to him and Vice President-elect JD Vance, double the 2017 cost, reflecting increased demand and suggesting a shift towards private events for influence-peddling.
Trump Inaugural Access Costs Double to \$1 Million
Major donors to Donald Trump's inaugural committee must now contribute \$1 million for direct access to him and Vice President-elect JD Vance, double the 2017 cost, reflecting increased demand and suggesting a shift towards private events for influence-peddling.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Favorability Rating Reaches All-Time High
President-elect Donald Trump's favorability rating has risen to its highest since January 2021, reaching 47.2 percent favorable versus 47.4 percent unfavorable, an 8-point increase since the November 2024 election, potentially due to a combination of factors including the contrast with President Bid...
Trump's Favorability Rating Reaches All-Time High
President-elect Donald Trump's favorability rating has risen to its highest since January 2021, reaching 47.2 percent favorable versus 47.4 percent unfavorable, an 8-point increase since the November 2024 election, potentially due to a combination of factors including the contrast with President Bid...
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40% Bias Score
Mexico's Weakened Opposition Leaves Morena Unchallenged
In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum's 100 days in office contrast sharply with the weakened state of the opposition, allowing Morena to pass controversial reforms unhindered; the article analyzes the challenges facing the main opposition parties—PRD, PRI, MC, and PAN—and their prospects for future growth.
Mexico's Weakened Opposition Leaves Morena Unchallenged
In Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum's 100 days in office contrast sharply with the weakened state of the opposition, allowing Morena to pass controversial reforms unhindered; the article analyzes the challenges facing the main opposition parties—PRD, PRI, MC, and PAN—and their prospects for future growth.
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64% Bias Score
Bavarian Election: Challenges of Advanced Voting Date and Reformed Electoral Law
The advanced German federal election on February 23rd presents challenges for Bavarian municipalities and voters; 9.2 million Bavarians can vote, with a shorter timeframe for mail-in ballots (around two weeks), and a reformed electoral system impacting results.
Bavarian Election: Challenges of Advanced Voting Date and Reformed Electoral Law
The advanced German federal election on February 23rd presents challenges for Bavarian municipalities and voters; 9.2 million Bavarians can vote, with a shorter timeframe for mail-in ballots (around two weeks), and a reformed electoral system impacting results.
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40% Bias Score
SSW's Pre-Election Platform: Ceasefires, Energy, and Internal Strife
Sarah Wagenknecht's new party, the SSW, released its pre-election program on January 12th, advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine, halting arms supplies to Israel, and negotiating with Russia for gas supplies. The party also proposes economic reforms, including a wealth tax and a €15 minimum wage, bu...
SSW's Pre-Election Platform: Ceasefires, Energy, and Internal Strife
Sarah Wagenknecht's new party, the SSW, released its pre-election program on January 12th, advocating for a ceasefire in Ukraine, halting arms supplies to Israel, and negotiating with Russia for gas supplies. The party also proposes economic reforms, including a wealth tax and a €15 minimum wage, bu...
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48% Bias Score
Vance Backtracks on Trump's January 6th Pardon Promise
One week before President Trump's inauguration, incoming Vice President JD Vance stated that only peaceful protestors involved in the January 6th insurrection should be pardoned, walking back Trump's earlier pledge of blanket pardons, amid concerns over public disapproval.
Vance Backtracks on Trump's January 6th Pardon Promise
One week before President Trump's inauguration, incoming Vice President JD Vance stated that only peaceful protestors involved in the January 6th insurrection should be pardoned, walking back Trump's earlier pledge of blanket pardons, amid concerns over public disapproval.
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44% Bias Score
PP Condemns PSOE Bill as 'Francoist,' Considers No-Confidence Motion
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) vehemently opposes a PSOE bill restricting "popular accusation" in ongoing investigations involving President Sánchez's family, comparing it to Francoist tactics and considering a no-confidence motion, potentially leading to early elections.
PP Condemns PSOE Bill as 'Francoist,' Considers No-Confidence Motion
The Spanish Popular Party (PP) vehemently opposes a PSOE bill restricting "popular accusation" in ongoing investigations involving President Sánchez's family, comparing it to Francoist tactics and considering a no-confidence motion, potentially leading to early elections.
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64% Bias Score
Tapper Criticizes Biden's Claim About Harris's Electability
CNN's Jake Tapper criticized President Biden's claim that Vice President Kamala Harris could have beaten Donald Trump in the 2024 election, citing polling data showing Biden significantly behind Trump before his withdrawal from the race; experts like Harry Enten called the statement "bonkers".
Tapper Criticizes Biden's Claim About Harris's Electability
CNN's Jake Tapper criticized President Biden's claim that Vice President Kamala Harris could have beaten Donald Trump in the 2024 election, citing polling data showing Biden significantly behind Trump before his withdrawal from the race; experts like Harry Enten called the statement "bonkers".
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52% Bias Score
Expedited German Election Creates Tight Absentee Voting Window in NRW
Due to appeals hearings concluding January 30th, North Rhine-Westphalia's advance voting notifications for Germany's February 23rd federal election will be mailed in early February, creating a shorter-than-usual absentee voting period.
Expedited German Election Creates Tight Absentee Voting Window in NRW
Due to appeals hearings concluding January 30th, North Rhine-Westphalia's advance voting notifications for Germany's February 23rd federal election will be mailed in early February, creating a shorter-than-usual absentee voting period.
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32% Bias Score
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
Milanović Wins Second Term as Croatian President
In Croatia's presidential runoff, Zoran Milanović won a second term with roughly 75% of the vote against Dragan Primorac, highlighting deep political divisions over foreign policy, especially concerning support for Ukraine.
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52% Bias Score