Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
Poland-Hungary Diplomatic Crisis Over Asylum Granted to Accused Polish Official
Former Polish Deputy Justice Minister Marcin Romanowski, accused of misusing over €107 million in public funds, was granted political asylum in Hungary despite a Polish arrest warrant and a claim of immunity as a Council of Europe member, triggering a diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary.
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40% Bias Score
Costa's Presidency: A New Era for the European Council
António Costa, succeeding the unpopular Charles Michel, was elected President of the European Council with near-unanimous support, promising more efficient and strategically focused summits.
Costa's Presidency: A New Era for the European Council
António Costa, succeeding the unpopular Charles Michel, was elected President of the European Council with near-unanimous support, promising more efficient and strategically focused summits.
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48% Bias Score
EU's Planned Corporate Supply Chain Rule U-Turn Sparks Concern
The EU is considering revising its landmark Corporate Due Diligence Directive before its implementation, causing concern among center-left MEPs who supported Ursula von der Leyen's reelection, as the move contradicts earlier commitments. The potential changes raise questions about the EU's commitmen...
EU's Planned Corporate Supply Chain Rule U-Turn Sparks Concern
The EU is considering revising its landmark Corporate Due Diligence Directive before its implementation, causing concern among center-left MEPs who supported Ursula von der Leyen's reelection, as the move contradicts earlier commitments. The potential changes raise questions about the EU's commitmen...
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60% Bias Score
EU Greens Propose Enhanced Asylum for Syrians Amidst German Debate
Amidst German political debate on potentially revoking Syrian asylum grounds, the EU Green Party proposes enhanced asylum protections for Syrians to help rebuild their nation after Assad's fall; this contrasts with warnings from German ministers against Assad regime supporters seeking refuge in Germ...
EU Greens Propose Enhanced Asylum for Syrians Amidst German Debate
Amidst German political debate on potentially revoking Syrian asylum grounds, the EU Green Party proposes enhanced asylum protections for Syrians to help rebuild their nation after Assad's fall; this contrasts with warnings from German ministers against Assad regime supporters seeking refuge in Germ...
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48% Bias Score
EPP seeks to overturn EU combustion engine ban, prioritizing e-fuels
The largest EU Parliament faction, the EPP, wants to revoke the 2035 combustion engine ban, promoting e-fuels to achieve EU climate goals while aiding the struggling auto industry, facing economic challenges and competition from China. This requires EU Commission approval and majority support.
EPP seeks to overturn EU combustion engine ban, prioritizing e-fuels
The largest EU Parliament faction, the EPP, wants to revoke the 2035 combustion engine ban, promoting e-fuels to achieve EU climate goals while aiding the struggling auto industry, facing economic challenges and competition from China. This requires EU Commission approval and majority support.
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44% Bias Score
Political Chaos in Europe Halts Bank Relocations from London
Global banks are pausing or reversing their post-Brexit relocations from London to mainland Europe due to political instability in France and Germany, with the number of planned moves falling from 12,500 in 2016 to 7,000 in 2022.
Political Chaos in Europe Halts Bank Relocations from London
Global banks are pausing or reversing their post-Brexit relocations from London to mainland Europe due to political instability in France and Germany, with the number of planned moves falling from 12,500 in 2016 to 7,000 in 2022.
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48% Bias Score
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official, Exacerbating EU Tensions
Hungary granted political asylum to Polish ex-Deputy Justice Minister Marcel Romanowski, who faces embezzlement charges, prompting Poland to label the move a hostile act and threaten EU action; this deepens the existing rift between the two EU nations.
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44% Bias Score
Quiet EU Expansion: Western Balkans Enlargement Proceeds Despite Lack of Public Debate
The European Union's eastward enlargement, including six Western Balkan nations and other countries, continues with negotiations and funding despite a notable lack of public and political discussion, contradicting the perception of Europe as a highly politicized subject.
Quiet EU Expansion: Western Balkans Enlargement Proceeds Despite Lack of Public Debate
The European Union's eastward enlargement, including six Western Balkan nations and other countries, continues with negotiations and funding despite a notable lack of public and political discussion, contradicting the perception of Europe as a highly politicized subject.
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48% Bias Score
28 New European Parliament Intergroups Launched, Reflecting Shifting Priorities
The European Parliament's tenth legislative term features 28 new intergroups, informal MEP networks focusing on various issues, reflecting evolving priorities and the rise of new concerns such as mental health and resilience, while others focused on specific regions or policies have dissolved.
28 New European Parliament Intergroups Launched, Reflecting Shifting Priorities
The European Parliament's tenth legislative term features 28 new intergroups, informal MEP networks focusing on various issues, reflecting evolving priorities and the rise of new concerns such as mental health and resilience, while others focused on specific regions or policies have dissolved.
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32% Bias Score
"German MEP Resigns Amidst Digital Euro Delays"
"German MEP Stefan Berger resigned from his leading role in the digital euro legislation to address concerns about German obstruction, following resistance from German banks and citizens wary of digital payments, potentially delaying the EU's strategic autonomy goals."
"German MEP Resigns Amidst Digital Euro Delays"
"German MEP Stefan Berger resigned from his leading role in the digital euro legislation to address concerns about German obstruction, following resistance from German banks and citizens wary of digital payments, potentially delaying the EU's strategic autonomy goals."
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48% Bias Score
"EU's Mediterranean Fishing Cuts Spark Outrage in Spain"
"The European Commission's proposal to drastically cut Mediterranean fishing days has sparked outrage in Spain, leading to protests and unified political opposition, jeopardizing the viability of the fishing industry and related sectors."
"EU's Mediterranean Fishing Cuts Spark Outrage in Spain"
"The European Commission's proposal to drastically cut Mediterranean fishing days has sparked outrage in Spain, leading to protests and unified political opposition, jeopardizing the viability of the fishing industry and related sectors."
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52% Bias Score
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage With Top Official's Dismissal
EU's new foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, dismissed the EEAS secretary-general, Stefano Sannino, a week into her term, sparking controversy among member states and raising questions about the future direction of the EU's foreign policy.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Sparks Outrage With Top Official's Dismissal
EU's new foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, dismissed the EEAS secretary-general, Stefano Sannino, a week into her term, sparking controversy among member states and raising questions about the future direction of the EU's foreign policy.
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52% Bias Score