Merz Calls for Major Policy Shift in Germany
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz called for significant policy changes in Germany after the upcoming Bundestag election, including adjustments to economic, labor market, migration, and security policies, aiming for improved economic sentiment by summer 2025; he also proposed closer collaborat...
Merz Calls for Major Policy Shift in Germany
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz called for significant policy changes in Germany after the upcoming Bundestag election, including adjustments to economic, labor market, migration, and security policies, aiming for improved economic sentiment by summer 2025; he also proposed closer collaborat...
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44% Bias Score
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Serious Global Situation
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) officially nominated Olaf Scholz as their candidate for the February 23rd German elections. Scholz described the global situation as 'extremely serious', and outlined an SPD election program including tax cuts for 95% and increased taxes for the top 1%, increased su...
Scholz Confirmed as SPD Chancellor Candidate Amidst Serious Global Situation
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) officially nominated Olaf Scholz as their candidate for the February 23rd German elections. Scholz described the global situation as 'extremely serious', and outlined an SPD election program including tax cuts for 95% and increased taxes for the top 1%, increased su...
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52% Bias Score
French Senate Rejects Pension Reform Suspension
French Senate President Gérard Larcher rejects calls to suspend or repeal the pension reform, citing a projected cost of €3.4 billion in 2025 and €16 billion in 2032 based on National Retirement Insurance estimates, setting up a clash with Prime Minister François Bayrou's potential concessions to th...
French Senate Rejects Pension Reform Suspension
French Senate President Gérard Larcher rejects calls to suspend or repeal the pension reform, citing a projected cost of €3.4 billion in 2025 and €16 billion in 2032 based on National Retirement Insurance estimates, setting up a clash with Prime Minister François Bayrou's potential concessions to th...
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36% Bias Score
SPD Seeks Electoral Turnaround Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Despite trailing the Union in polls (15% vs 30%), the SPD expresses optimism, drawing parallels to the 2021 election where a late surge in support occurred. They aim to counter Chancellor Scholz's communication weakness by deploying a team of experienced party members in the upcoming campaign, while...
SPD Seeks Electoral Turnaround Amidst Low Poll Numbers
Despite trailing the Union in polls (15% vs 30%), the SPD expresses optimism, drawing parallels to the 2021 election where a late surge in support occurred. They aim to counter Chancellor Scholz's communication weakness by deploying a team of experienced party members in the upcoming campaign, while...
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56% Bias Score
Söder's Strong Influence on Union's Election Strategy
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder heavily influenced the Union's election program, projecting unity with CDU's Merz while subtly asserting CSU dominance, potentially leading to a shift in policy prioritizing Bavarian interests.
Söder's Strong Influence on Union's Election Strategy
Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder heavily influenced the Union's election program, projecting unity with CDU's Merz while subtly asserting CSU dominance, potentially leading to a shift in policy prioritizing Bavarian interests.
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60% Bias Score
SSW Aims for Second Bundestag Seat
The South Schleswig Voter Association (SSW) aims for a second Bundestag seat in the February 23rd election, with Stefan Seidler leading their campaign focusing on regional issues like high energy prices and minority rights; they need roughly 40,000 votes to retain their seat.
SSW Aims for Second Bundestag Seat
The South Schleswig Voter Association (SSW) aims for a second Bundestag seat in the February 23rd election, with Stefan Seidler leading their campaign focusing on regional issues like high energy prices and minority rights; they need roughly 40,000 votes to retain their seat.
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40% Bias Score
Scholz secures SPD candidacy despite internal debate
At the SPD party convention in Berlin, Olaf Scholz received overwhelming support to be the party's chancellor candidate for the upcoming election, despite previous internal debate and concerns regarding his suitability for the role, with only a small number of delegates expressing opposition.
Scholz secures SPD candidacy despite internal debate
At the SPD party convention in Berlin, Olaf Scholz received overwhelming support to be the party's chancellor candidate for the upcoming election, despite previous internal debate and concerns regarding his suitability for the role, with only a small number of delegates expressing opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Absence of Former Leaders at Simitis' Funeral Sparks Debate
Four former Greek Prime Ministers and a former President notably did not attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, raising questions about political decorum and the state of Greek politics.
Absence of Former Leaders at Simitis' Funeral Sparks Debate
Four former Greek Prime Ministers and a former President notably did not attend the funeral of former Prime Minister Costas Simitis, raising questions about political decorum and the state of Greek politics.
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64% Bias Score
Ten Reform UK Councillors Resign Over Farage Leadership
Ten Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire resigned, accusing Nigel Farage of autocratic leadership and citing a lack of internal democracy; Farage countered that the councillors were improperly vetted and fraudulently nominated, potentially leading to by-elections.
Ten Reform UK Councillors Resign Over Farage Leadership
Ten Reform UK councillors in Derbyshire resigned, accusing Nigel Farage of autocratic leadership and citing a lack of internal democracy; Farage countered that the councillors were improperly vetted and fraudulently nominated, potentially leading to by-elections.
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52% Bias Score
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
ERC Halts Negotiations with PSOE Until Prior Agreements are Met
Oriol Junqueras, ERC leader, announced that his party will not negotiate with the PSOE on the 2025 budget until prior agreements on fiscal sovereignty, including a new economic agreement for Catalonia, debt forgiveness, and transfer of Cercanías, are fully implemented.
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52% Bias Score
Pellmann to Lead Left Party's Saxony Bundestag List
Sören Pellmann, a 47-year-old Left party politician from Leipzig, will lead the party's list for the September 23rd Bundestag election in Saxony after receiving 92.4% of the vote at a Dresden convention. The top three candidates will also run as direct candidates, aiming to overcome the 5% hurdle af...
Pellmann to Lead Left Party's Saxony Bundestag List
Sören Pellmann, a 47-year-old Left party politician from Leipzig, will lead the party's list for the September 23rd Bundestag election in Saxony after receiving 92.4% of the vote at a Dresden convention. The top three candidates will also run as direct candidates, aiming to overcome the 5% hurdle af...
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52% Bias Score
Soon-Shiong Blasts California Wildfire Response, Urges Competence-Based Voting
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong criticized California's response to recent wildfires, citing a $17 million LAFD budget cut and a false county-wide evacuation alert as evidence of incompetence and advocating for electing leaders based on competence, not party affiliation.
Soon-Shiong Blasts California Wildfire Response, Urges Competence-Based Voting
Los Angeles Times owner Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong criticized California's response to recent wildfires, citing a $17 million LAFD budget cut and a false county-wide evacuation alert as evidence of incompetence and advocating for electing leaders based on competence, not party affiliation.
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56% Bias Score