Labour Vows to Maintain EU Human Rights Laws and Pursue Closer UK-EU Ties
Labour's Brexit pointman Nick Thomas-Symonds pledged to uphold European human rights laws and pursue closer UK-EU ties, emphasizing economic collaboration and security, despite warnings of potential conflicts with the US and criticism from Conservative MPs.
Labour Vows to Maintain EU Human Rights Laws and Pursue Closer UK-EU Ties
Labour's Brexit pointman Nick Thomas-Symonds pledged to uphold European human rights laws and pursue closer UK-EU ties, emphasizing economic collaboration and security, despite warnings of potential conflicts with the US and criticism from Conservative MPs.
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44% Bias Score
UK Considers Joining Pan-European Customs Area to Boost Post-Brexit Trade
The UK government is considering joining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention (PEM) to improve trade with the EU after acknowledging that the current post-Brexit trade deal is not working for businesses. This comes after the EU said it was open to the UK joining the convention.
UK Considers Joining Pan-European Customs Area to Boost Post-Brexit Trade
The UK government is considering joining the Pan Euro Mediterranean Convention (PEM) to improve trade with the EU after acknowledging that the current post-Brexit trade deal is not working for businesses. This comes after the EU said it was open to the UK joining the convention.
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44% Bias Score
Zelensky Invites Fico to Kyiv Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Kyiv on Friday to discuss the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which Slovakia claims is causing it €500 million in annual losses; Fico had previously proposed negotiations in Slovakia and criticized Zelensky for the decis...
Zelensky Invites Fico to Kyiv Amidst Gas Transit Dispute
Ukrainian President Zelensky invited Slovak Prime Minister Fico to Kyiv on Friday to discuss the halt of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, which Slovakia claims is causing it €500 million in annual losses; Fico had previously proposed negotiations in Slovakia and criticized Zelensky for the decis...
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Greece to Supply Ukraine with Sea Sparrow Missiles, Funding Own Military
Greece will provide Ukraine with 24 surplus US-made Sea Sparrow short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles; the sale revenue will fund the Greek Armed Forces, mirroring a successful strategy used for artillery shells.
Greece to Supply Ukraine with Sea Sparrow Missiles, Funding Own Military
Greece will provide Ukraine with 24 surplus US-made Sea Sparrow short-range anti-aircraft guided missiles; the sale revenue will fund the Greek Armed Forces, mirroring a successful strategy used for artillery shells.
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44% Bias Score
Milanovic Launches Reelection Campaign Amidst Corruption Allegations
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic, leading in polls at 39%, launched his reelection campaign on December 15, 2024, attacking Prime Minister Plenkovic for corruption and EU subservience; his closest rival, Dragan Primorac, has 23% support.
Milanovic Launches Reelection Campaign Amidst Corruption Allegations
Croatia's President Zoran Milanovic, leading in polls at 39%, launched his reelection campaign on December 15, 2024, attacking Prime Minister Plenkovic for corruption and EU subservience; his closest rival, Dragan Primorac, has 23% support.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: Anti-EU Policies Spark Nationwide Unrest
In Tbilisi, Georgia, thousands are protesting the government's anti-EU policies and disputed election results, leading to clashes with police and international condemnation; similar protests are occurring nationwide.
Georgia Protests: Anti-EU Policies Spark Nationwide Unrest
In Tbilisi, Georgia, thousands are protesting the government's anti-EU policies and disputed election results, leading to clashes with police and international condemnation; similar protests are occurring nationwide.
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40% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs, Threatens EU Amidst Trade Tensions
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports (excluding Canadian energy) and 10% on Chinese goods, prompting retaliatory measures; he later delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico for negotiations, but threatened similar action against the EU, citing a trade deficit; the EU respo...
Trump Imposes Tariffs, Threatens EU Amidst Trade Tensions
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports (excluding Canadian energy) and 10% on Chinese goods, prompting retaliatory measures; he later delayed tariffs on Canada and Mexico for negotiations, but threatened similar action against the EU, citing a trade deficit; the EU respo...
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Low Voter Turnout and Distrust Mark Upcoming Belarusian Election
A Chatham House survey of 1233 Belarusians (December 2024-January 2025) found only 36% plan to vote in the January 26th election, reflecting low faith in fair vote counting and predetermined results; anti-war sentiment persists despite Lukashenko's image as a peace guarantor; post-election expectati...
Low Voter Turnout and Distrust Mark Upcoming Belarusian Election
A Chatham House survey of 1233 Belarusians (December 2024-January 2025) found only 36% plan to vote in the January 26th election, reflecting low faith in fair vote counting and predetermined results; anti-war sentiment persists despite Lukashenko's image as a peace guarantor; post-election expectati...
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36% Bias Score
Transnistria Energy Crisis: Russia Halts Gas, Moldova Declares Emergency
Transnistria, a pro-Russian region of Moldova, faces a severe energy crisis after Russia halted gas supplies via Ukraine, impacting hundreds of thousands and forcing most industries to close; Moldova's government calls this an act of "gas blackmail", raising geopolitical tensions and impacting upcom...
Transnistria Energy Crisis: Russia Halts Gas, Moldova Declares Emergency
Transnistria, a pro-Russian region of Moldova, faces a severe energy crisis after Russia halted gas supplies via Ukraine, impacting hundreds of thousands and forcing most industries to close; Moldova's government calls this an act of "gas blackmail", raising geopolitical tensions and impacting upcom...
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Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official Facing Criminal Charges, Triggering Diplomatic Crisis
Hungary's granting of political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy minister facing multiple criminal charges, including involvement in a criminal organization, has caused a major diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary, prompting strong condemnation from Poland and raising conc...
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official Facing Criminal Charges, Triggering Diplomatic Crisis
Hungary's granting of political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy minister facing multiple criminal charges, including involvement in a criminal organization, has caused a major diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary, prompting strong condemnation from Poland and raising conc...
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48% Bias Score
Puigdemont Demands Confidence Vote for Spanish Prime Minister
Junts leader Carles Puigdemont demanded a confidence vote for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez due to unfulfilled promises from their 2023 investiture pact, including failure to make Catalan an official language in Europe and delays in implementing an amnesty law.
Puigdemont Demands Confidence Vote for Spanish Prime Minister
Junts leader Carles Puigdemont demanded a confidence vote for Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez due to unfulfilled promises from their 2023 investiture pact, including failure to make Catalan an official language in Europe and delays in implementing an amnesty law.
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52% Bias Score