EU Investigates X Amidst Claims of Musk's Political Interference
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, claims EU officials want to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation, prompting an EU investigation into potential DSA violations; however, the EU executive hasn't called for a ban.
EU Investigates X Amidst Claims of Musk's Political Interference
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's National Rally, claims EU officials want to ban X (formerly Twitter) due to Elon Musk's alleged political manipulation, prompting an EU investigation into potential DSA violations; however, the EU executive hasn't called for a ban.
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64% Bias Score
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
PFAS Cleanup in Europe: €100 Billion Annual Cost Estimated
A new investigation reveals that cleaning up PFAS pollution across Europe could cost at least €100 billion annually, based on conservative estimates, and that industry lobbying is hindering stricter regulations.
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44% Bias Score
EU Investigates X for Potential Algorithm Manipulation to Sway Voters
Under the EU's Digital Services Act, Elon Musk's X platform faces potential heavy penalties for possible algorithm manipulation to influence voters in Germany's upcoming elections; investigators will determine if X violated transparency and data access regulations.
EU Investigates X for Potential Algorithm Manipulation to Sway Voters
Under the EU's Digital Services Act, Elon Musk's X platform faces potential heavy penalties for possible algorithm manipulation to influence voters in Germany's upcoming elections; investigators will determine if X violated transparency and data access regulations.
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48% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks EU Investigation
Elon Musk's X platform hosted Alice Weidel, AfD leader, in a politically charged conversation, prompting an EU investigation into potential Digital Services Act violations and raising concerns about foreign influence on German elections, with Weidel's views on energy, immigration, and Israel reflect...
Musk's AfD Endorsement Sparks EU Investigation
Elon Musk's X platform hosted Alice Weidel, AfD leader, in a politically charged conversation, prompting an EU investigation into potential Digital Services Act violations and raising concerns about foreign influence on German elections, with Weidel's views on energy, immigration, and Israel reflect...
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48% Bias Score
Meta to End Facebook Fact-Checking, Sparking EU Concerns
SPD leader Saskia Esken criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook, calling for the EU to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) to combat disinformation campaigns. Zuckerberg's move is seen as aligning with the incoming Trump administration, which is perceived t...
Meta to End Facebook Fact-Checking, Sparking EU Concerns
SPD leader Saskia Esken criticized Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook, calling for the EU to enforce the Digital Services Act (DSA) to combat disinformation campaigns. Zuckerberg's move is seen as aligning with the incoming Trump administration, which is perceived t...
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56% Bias Score
Merz Urges EU to Regulate Meta After Content Moderation Changes
Following Meta's announcement to relax content moderation rules, CDU leader Friedrich Merz urged the EU to regulate social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation and hate speech, emphasizing the need to balance free speech with online safety.
Merz Urges EU to Regulate Meta After Content Moderation Changes
Following Meta's announcement to relax content moderation rules, CDU leader Friedrich Merz urged the EU to regulate social media platforms to prevent the spread of misinformation and hate speech, emphasizing the need to balance free speech with online safety.
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52% Bias Score
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
EU's Conflict Mineral Regulation Failing: Illicit Trade Continues to Fuel DRC Conflicts
The EU's 2021 Conflict Minerals Regulation, intended to prevent the funding of armed groups in the DRC through mineral trade, is failing due to insufficient enforcement, allowing illicit trade to continue, as shown by a recent Global Witness investigation tracing minerals from conflict zones to a Eu...
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40% Bias Score
EU Warns Musk Against German Election Interference
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova warned Elon Musk against interfering in the German Bundestag elections, citing concerns about his conversation with AfD candidate Alice Weidel and potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. The EC is monitoring the situation and pursuing a ...
EU Warns Musk Against German Election Interference
European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourova warned Elon Musk against interfering in the German Bundestag elections, citing concerns about his conversation with AfD candidate Alice Weidel and potential violations of the EU's Digital Services Act. The EC is monitoring the situation and pursuing a ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Scrutinizes Meta's Content Moderation Shift
The European Union is closely monitoring Meta's decision to replace fact-checking with community notes on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, raising concerns about compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and potentially leading to significant fines or further regulatory action.
EU Scrutinizes Meta's Content Moderation Shift
The European Union is closely monitoring Meta's decision to replace fact-checking with community notes on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, raising concerns about compliance with the Digital Services Act (DSA) and potentially leading to significant fines or further regulatory action.
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40% Bias Score
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation, Raising Concerns
Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Meta's content moderation policies in the US, relaxing restrictions on hate speech and misinformation, potentially impacting vulnerable groups and raising concerns about democratic discourse.
Meta Relaxes Content Moderation, Raising Concerns
Mark Zuckerberg announced changes to Meta's content moderation policies in the US, relaxing restrictions on hate speech and misinformation, potentially impacting vulnerable groups and raising concerns about democratic discourse.
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68% Bias Score
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Increases Collaboration with Trump
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is ending its fact-checking program and will work more closely with Donald Trump, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the platforms' ability to moderate harmful content.
Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Increases Collaboration with Trump
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, announced it is ending its fact-checking program and will work more closely with Donald Trump, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation and the platforms' ability to moderate harmful content.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Authority Urges Faster AI Act Standardization
The Dutch data protection authority urges faster standardization for the EU's AI Act to ensure timely compliance by businesses, using the recent Clearview AI fine as an example and highlighting a national sandbox initiative for 2026.
Dutch Authority Urges Faster AI Act Standardization
The Dutch data protection authority urges faster standardization for the EU's AI Act to ensure timely compliance by businesses, using the recent Clearview AI fine as an example and highlighting a national sandbox initiative for 2026.
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20% Bias Score