French Farmers Intensify Protests Over Government Inaction
French agricultural unions are intensifying protests due to the government's failure to deliver on promised support, weakening France's opposition to the Mercosur trade deal, and prompting the unions to refuse farm inspections until promises are met.
French Farmers Intensify Protests Over Government Inaction
French agricultural unions are intensifying protests due to the government's failure to deliver on promised support, weakening France's opposition to the Mercosur trade deal, and prompting the unions to refuse farm inspections until promises are met.
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36% Bias Score
Belgian Investigation into Former EU Commissioner Reynders for Lottery Money Laundering
Former Belgian Finance Minister and European Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation in Belgium for alleged money laundering through the National Lottery, a scheme reportedly spanning from 2007 to at least last year, prompting searches and police questioning.
Belgian Investigation into Former EU Commissioner Reynders for Lottery Money Laundering
Former Belgian Finance Minister and European Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation in Belgium for alleged money laundering through the National Lottery, a scheme reportedly spanning from 2007 to at least last year, prompting searches and police questioning.
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48% Bias Score
Money Laundering Investigation Launched Against Former EU Justice Commissioner Reynders
Former Belgian Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering, allegedly using cash to buy lottery tickets and transferring proceeds to his account; Belgian authorities raided his homes on Tuesday following months-long investigation.
Money Laundering Investigation Launched Against Former EU Justice Commissioner Reynders
Former Belgian Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering, allegedly using cash to buy lottery tickets and transferring proceeds to his account; Belgian authorities raided his homes on Tuesday following months-long investigation.
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40% Bias Score
EU Justice Commissioner Investigated for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering in Belgium; the European Commission denies prior knowledge and offers cooperation; the timing coincides with Ursula von der Leyen's renewed focus on strengthening the rule of law.
EU Justice Commissioner Investigated for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation for money laundering in Belgium; the European Commission denies prior knowledge and offers cooperation; the timing coincides with Ursula von der Leyen's renewed focus on strengthening the rule of law.
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40% Bias Score
Ribera Appointed as EU Executive Vice-President for Green Transition
After five months of negotiations, including a two-week blockage by the EPP, Teresa Ribera became the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Green Transition, combining environmental and competition policy, granting Spain significant influence over EU industrial policy and state aid.
Ribera Appointed as EU Executive Vice-President for Green Transition
After five months of negotiations, including a two-week blockage by the EPP, Teresa Ribera became the European Commission's Executive Vice-President for Green Transition, combining environmental and competition policy, granting Spain significant influence over EU industrial policy and state aid.
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44% Bias Score
Romania Elections: Far-Right Surge
Romania's parliamentary elections resulted in a significant victory for far-right and ultranationalist parties, reflecting a broader European trend and fueled by public discontent and the Orthodox Church's endorsement of conservative candidates.
Romania Elections: Far-Right Surge
Romania's parliamentary elections resulted in a significant victory for far-right and ultranationalist parties, reflecting a broader European trend and fueled by public discontent and the Orthodox Church's endorsement of conservative candidates.
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52% Bias Score
Police Search Locations Linked to Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
Belgian police searched locations linked to former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders after his term ended, sparking a political controversy and raising questions about the scope and application of EU immunity; no charges have been filed.
Police Search Locations Linked to Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders
Belgian police searched locations linked to former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders after his term ended, sparking a political controversy and raising questions about the scope and application of EU immunity; no charges have been filed.
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40% Bias Score
Belgian Police Search Home of Former EU Justice Commissioner in Money Laundering Probe
Former Belgian Minister and European Commissioner Didier Reynders' Brussels home was searched by police on December 3, 2023, as part of a money laundering investigation opened in 2023 following reports from the Belgian financial intelligence unit and national lottery, focusing on alleged purchases o...
Belgian Police Search Home of Former EU Justice Commissioner in Money Laundering Probe
Former Belgian Minister and European Commissioner Didier Reynders' Brussels home was searched by police on December 3, 2023, as part of a money laundering investigation opened in 2023 following reports from the Belgian financial intelligence unit and national lottery, focusing on alleged purchases o...
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32% Bias Score
Investigation into Former EU Justice Commissioner for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation in Belgium for alleged money laundering involving lottery tickets and unexplained funds; the European Commission denies prior knowledge but offers cooperation, while critics highlight the irony given Reynders' past actions.
Investigation into Former EU Justice Commissioner for Money Laundering
Former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is under investigation in Belgium for alleged money laundering involving lottery tickets and unexplained funds; the European Commission denies prior knowledge but offers cooperation, while critics highlight the irony given Reynders' past actions.
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48% Bias Score
Belgian Police Search Former EU Justice Commissioner's Properties Amid Money Laundering Probe
Belgian police searched properties linked to former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, who is being investigated for alleged money laundering related to lottery winnings; the investigation waited until his immunity expired, raising political questions.
Belgian Police Search Former EU Justice Commissioner's Properties Amid Money Laundering Probe
Belgian police searched properties linked to former EU Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, who is being investigated for alleged money laundering related to lottery winnings; the investigation waited until his immunity expired, raising political questions.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Presidential Runoff: Far-Right Candidate Advances Amidst Political Upheaval
Romania's Constitutional Court confirmed the first round of presidential elections, leading to a December 8th runoff between far-right candidate Calin Georgescu and centrist Elena Lasconi. This follows parliamentary elections that saw a dramatic rise of the far-right, obtaining 32% of the vote, fuel...
Romania Presidential Runoff: Far-Right Candidate Advances Amidst Political Upheaval
Romania's Constitutional Court confirmed the first round of presidential elections, leading to a December 8th runoff between far-right candidate Calin Georgescu and centrist Elena Lasconi. This follows parliamentary elections that saw a dramatic rise of the far-right, obtaining 32% of the vote, fuel...
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60% Bias Score
EU Commission Formation Exposes Member State Dominance
After six months of political infighting and challenging parliamentary hearings, the European Union finally approved its new European Commission, highlighting the increased influence of member states over EU institutions and exposing tensions between national and European interests.
EU Commission Formation Exposes Member State Dominance
After six months of political infighting and challenging parliamentary hearings, the European Union finally approved its new European Commission, highlighting the increased influence of member states over EU institutions and exposing tensions between national and European interests.
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60% Bias Score