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EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan: Deregulation, Investment, and Savings Mobilization
The European Commission launched the "Competitiveness Compass," a plan to reduce EU regulations, leverage €800 billion in citizen savings for investment in European companies, and promote competitiveness in AI and green technologies, despite criticism from climate activists and concerns about implem...
EU Unveils Competitiveness Plan: Deregulation, Investment, and Savings Mobilization
The European Commission launched the "Competitiveness Compass," a plan to reduce EU regulations, leverage €800 billion in citizen savings for investment in European companies, and promote competitiveness in AI and green technologies, despite criticism from climate activists and concerns about implem...
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48% Bias Score
EU's Critical Medicines Act: 'Buy European' Clause and Funding Concerns
The European Commission's proposed Critical Medicines Act aims to improve EU medicine supply security through a 'Buy European' clause, new medicine categories, and improved joint procurement, but faces criticism for insufficient funding (€83 million for 2026-2027) and the lack of contingency stockpi...
EU's Critical Medicines Act: 'Buy European' Clause and Funding Concerns
The European Commission's proposed Critical Medicines Act aims to improve EU medicine supply security through a 'Buy European' clause, new medicine categories, and improved joint procurement, but faces criticism for insufficient funding (€83 million for 2026-2027) and the lack of contingency stockpi...
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44% Bias Score
Orbán Rejects Isolation, Frames EU Conflict as Fight for the West
In his March 15th speech, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rejected claims of Hungary's isolation, framed the country's conflict with Brussels as a fight for the soul of the West against an encroaching empire, and called for EU membership without Ukraine's inclusion.
Orbán Rejects Isolation, Frames EU Conflict as Fight for the West
In his March 15th speech, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán rejected claims of Hungary's isolation, framed the country's conflict with Brussels as a fight for the soul of the West against an encroaching empire, and called for EU membership without Ukraine's inclusion.
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72% Bias Score
Fitch Affirms France's AA- Rating, Maintains Negative Outlook
Fitch Ratings affirmed France's sovereign debt rating at AA- with a negative outlook, citing concerns about its deficit reduction targets despite acknowledging its strong economy and institutions; the 10-year borrowing rate reached 3.6%, a level unseen since 2011.
Fitch Affirms France's AA- Rating, Maintains Negative Outlook
Fitch Ratings affirmed France's sovereign debt rating at AA- with a negative outlook, citing concerns about its deficit reduction targets despite acknowledging its strong economy and institutions; the 10-year borrowing rate reached 3.6%, a level unseen since 2011.
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40% Bias Score
NYSE Plunges Amidst Intensifying US-EU Trade War
On March 13, 2025, the New York Stock Exchange experienced a significant drop, with the Dow Jones falling 1.30%, Nasdaq down 1.96%, and S&P 500 entering correction territory, primarily driven by escalating US-EU trade tensions and Trump's threat of a 200% tariff on EU alcoholic beverages.
NYSE Plunges Amidst Intensifying US-EU Trade War
On March 13, 2025, the New York Stock Exchange experienced a significant drop, with the Dow Jones falling 1.30%, Nasdaq down 1.96%, and S&P 500 entering correction territory, primarily driven by escalating US-EU trade tensions and Trump's threat of a 200% tariff on EU alcoholic beverages.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Exceeds 2024 Emissions Target, But Sectoral Shortfalls Remain
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.4 percent in 2024 to 649 million tons, exceeding the government's target but falling short in transportation and buildings, potentially leading to EU fines.
Germany Exceeds 2024 Emissions Target, But Sectoral Shortfalls Remain
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3.4 percent in 2024 to 649 million tons, exceeding the government's target but falling short in transportation and buildings, potentially leading to EU fines.
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40% Bias Score
EU's Critical Medicines Act: "Buy European" Policy and Funding Concerns
The European Commission's proposed Critical Medicines Act aims to improve essential medicine supply within the EU, using a "Buy European" principle and increased domestic production but facing limited funding (€83 million for 2026-2027) and a lack of emergency stockpile coordination.
EU's Critical Medicines Act: "Buy European" Policy and Funding Concerns
The European Commission's proposed Critical Medicines Act aims to improve essential medicine supply within the EU, using a "Buy European" principle and increased domestic production but facing limited funding (€83 million for 2026-2027) and a lack of emergency stockpile coordination.
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48% Bias Score
EU Launches EES Border System in 2025, Delays ETIAS Until 2027
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-visa nationals launches in October 2025, while the ETIAS pre-travel authorization system for short stays is delayed until 2027, requiring a €7 fee (exceptions for those under 18 and over 70).
EU Launches EES Border System in 2025, Delays ETIAS Until 2027
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) for non-visa nationals launches in October 2025, while the ETIAS pre-travel authorization system for short stays is delayed until 2027, requiring a €7 fee (exceptions for those under 18 and over 70).
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24% Bias Score
Mass Protests Challenge Vučić's Rule in Belgrade
Today, thousands of protesters are marching in Belgrade against President Aleksandar Vučić's rule, following a deadly railway station collapse and months of student protests. The government has responded by suspending transportation to Belgrade and using heavy-handed tactics, while Western diplomats...
Mass Protests Challenge Vučić's Rule in Belgrade
Today, thousands of protesters are marching in Belgrade against President Aleksandar Vučić's rule, following a deadly railway station collapse and months of student protests. The government has responded by suspending transportation to Belgrade and using heavy-handed tactics, while Western diplomats...
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36% Bias Score
EU's Response to Threats: Lessons from Mussolini's Italy and Linz's Analysis
Mussolini's pre-March on Rome statement, highlighting a government's need to use force against threats, is used to illustrate Juan Linz's analysis of democratic breakdown; the EU's slow response to threats like Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and the Trump administration's withdrawal from global ...
EU's Response to Threats: Lessons from Mussolini's Italy and Linz's Analysis
Mussolini's pre-March on Rome statement, highlighting a government's need to use force against threats, is used to illustrate Juan Linz's analysis of democratic breakdown; the EU's slow response to threats like Russia's 2014 annexation of Crimea and the Trump administration's withdrawal from global ...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey's Assertive Foreign Policy: Seeking UN Seat and EU Membership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
During a Ramadan dinner, Turkish President Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and EU membership, showcasing its growing regional influence and leveraging its military capabilities and strategic location amidst geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine.
Turkey's Assertive Foreign Policy: Seeking UN Seat and EU Membership Amidst Geopolitical Shifts
During a Ramadan dinner, Turkish President Erdoğan reiterated Turkey's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat and EU membership, showcasing its growing regional influence and leveraging its military capabilities and strategic location amidst geopolitical shifts and the war in Ukraine.
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64% Bias Score
EU Retaliatory Tariffs Hit US Wine, Paper, and Plastics Industries
The EU announced retaliatory tariffs on various US products, including wine, paper, and plastics, in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum, impacting multiple sectors and potentially escalating the trade war between the EU and the US.
EU Retaliatory Tariffs Hit US Wine, Paper, and Plastics Industries
The EU announced retaliatory tariffs on various US products, including wine, paper, and plastics, in response to US tariffs on steel and aluminum, impacting multiple sectors and potentially escalating the trade war between the EU and the US.
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48% Bias Score
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