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
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
Costa to Prioritize Strategic Debates as New European Council President
Antonio Costa, former Portuguese Prime Minister, will become President of the European Council on December 1st, 2024, aiming to prioritize strategic discussions and improve collaboration with other EU institutions and key global leaders.
Costa to Prioritize Strategic Debates as New European Council President
Antonio Costa, former Portuguese Prime Minister, will become President of the European Council on December 1st, 2024, aiming to prioritize strategic discussions and improve collaboration with other EU institutions and key global leaders.
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40% Bias Score
EU Parliament Rejects Smoke-Free Environments Resolution
The European Parliament overwhelmingly rejected (378 against, 152 in favor) a resolution on smoke-free environments due to amendments supported by the EPP that differentiated e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products from traditional tobacco, sparking criticism and highlighting disagreements on publi...
EU Parliament Rejects Smoke-Free Environments Resolution
The European Parliament overwhelmingly rejected (378 against, 152 in favor) a resolution on smoke-free environments due to amendments supported by the EPP that differentiated e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products from traditional tobacco, sparking criticism and highlighting disagreements on publi...
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36% Bias Score
EU Commission Appointments: A Political Tightrope Walk
The article covers the intense negotiations and compromises needed to appoint the new European Commission, highlighting the power struggles and alliances between different political factions.
EU Commission Appointments: A Political Tightrope Walk
The article covers the intense negotiations and compromises needed to appoint the new European Commission, highlighting the power struggles and alliances between different political factions.
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36% Bias Score
Weber's EU Power Play
Analysis of Manfred Weber's political maneuvering to block the formation of the new European Commission, examining his motivations and potential consequences for the EU.
Weber's EU Power Play
Analysis of Manfred Weber's political maneuvering to block the formation of the new European Commission, examining his motivations and potential consequences for the EU.
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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
Costa Begins Presidency of European Council Amidst Uncertainty
António Costa, assuming the presidency of the European Council, prioritizes communication and unity among diverse member states while addressing challenges posed by the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration.
Costa Begins Presidency of European Council Amidst Uncertainty
António Costa, assuming the presidency of the European Council, prioritizes communication and unity among diverse member states while addressing challenges posed by the war in Ukraine and the incoming Trump administration.
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8% Bias Score
Costa Replaces Michel as European Council President Amid Criticism
Antonio Costa replaced Charles Michel as President of the European Council on November 29th, 2023, succeeding amid criticism of Michel's leadership style, strained relations with the Commission, and inefficient summit management; Costa aims for improved cooperation and efficiency.
Costa Replaces Michel as European Council President Amid Criticism
Antonio Costa replaced Charles Michel as President of the European Council on November 29th, 2023, succeeding amid criticism of Michel's leadership style, strained relations with the Commission, and inefficient summit management; Costa aims for improved cooperation and efficiency.
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60% Bias Score
EU Commission Appointment Deadlock Resolved
A compromise is reached in the European Parliament to end a deadlock over the appointment of seven new EU Commissioners, with some Social Democrats expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome.
EU Commission Appointment Deadlock Resolved
A compromise is reached in the European Parliament to end a deadlock over the appointment of seven new EU Commissioners, with some Social Democrats expressing dissatisfaction with the outcome.
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40% Bias Score
EU Deforestation Law Delayed Amidst Political Wrangling
The European Parliament voted to amend and delay the EU's deforestation law, sparking concerns from environmental groups due to the involvement of a right-wing coalition and the potential impact on the Green Deal.
EU Deforestation Law Delayed Amidst Political Wrangling
The European Parliament voted to amend and delay the EU's deforestation law, sparking concerns from environmental groups due to the involvement of a right-wing coalition and the potential impact on the Green Deal.
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0% Bias Score