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Poland Extends Suspension of Asylum Rights at Belarus Border
The Polish Parliament overwhelmingly approved a 60-day extension of the suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, despite criticism from human rights groups and the UNHCR who argue it violates international law; the Polish government maintains it is necessary to counter a Belarusian-Ru...
Poland Extends Suspension of Asylum Rights at Belarus Border
The Polish Parliament overwhelmingly approved a 60-day extension of the suspension of asylum rights at its border with Belarus, despite criticism from human rights groups and the UNHCR who argue it violates international law; the Polish government maintains it is necessary to counter a Belarusian-Ru...
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48% Bias Score
EU Parliament to Approve Surtax on Russian Fertilizers
The European Parliament will vote on May 22nd to impose surtaxes on Russian fertilizers over three years, aiming to decrease the EU's dependence on Russia and limit the funding of its war in Ukraine, while mitigating potential price increases for European farmers.
EU Parliament to Approve Surtax on Russian Fertilizers
The European Parliament will vote on May 22nd to impose surtaxes on Russian fertilizers over three years, aiming to decrease the EU's dependence on Russia and limit the funding of its war in Ukraine, while mitigating potential price increases for European farmers.
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40% Bias Score
EU Parliament Approves Steep Tariffs on Russian and Belarusian Agricultural Goods
The European Parliament approved a 50% tariff increase on various Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, including sugar, vinegar, flour, and animal feed, plus a 6.5% tariff on fertilizers, rising to €430 per ton by 2028, to reduce EU dependence on these countries and prevent funding of the w...
EU Parliament Approves Steep Tariffs on Russian and Belarusian Agricultural Goods
The European Parliament approved a 50% tariff increase on various Russian and Belarusian agricultural products, including sugar, vinegar, flour, and animal feed, plus a 6.5% tariff on fertilizers, rising to €430 per ton by 2028, to reduce EU dependence on these countries and prevent funding of the w...
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40% Bias Score
EU to Reassess Israel Agreements Amid Gaza Crisis; Spain's Opposition Divided
Following pressure from a majority of countries, the EU will reassess its agreements with Israel due to the Gaza crisis; Spain's government spearheaded this push, but this stance faces internal opposition from Spain's main opposition party, which criticizes the EU's approach but condemns Israel's di...
EU to Reassess Israel Agreements Amid Gaza Crisis; Spain's Opposition Divided
Following pressure from a majority of countries, the EU will reassess its agreements with Israel due to the Gaza crisis; Spain's government spearheaded this push, but this stance faces internal opposition from Spain's main opposition party, which criticizes the EU's approach but condemns Israel's di...
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40% Bias Score
UK to Sell Redundant Post-Brexit Border Facility
The UK government plans to sell a £100 million post-Brexit border control facility in Kent due to a new UK-EU trade deal reducing the need for agricultural checks, potentially rendering 41 such facilities redundant.
UK to Sell Redundant Post-Brexit Border Facility
The UK government plans to sell a £100 million post-Brexit border control facility in Kent due to a new UK-EU trade deal reducing the need for agricultural checks, potentially rendering 41 such facilities redundant.
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40% Bias Score
EU Deadlocked on Pharmaceutical Data Protection Reform
Poland's attempt to shorten pharmaceutical data protection in the EU to seven years, supported by a dozen smaller countries, failed due to opposition from larger countries prioritizing eight years to boost competitiveness, creating a deadlock that affects patient access to affordable medicines.
EU Deadlocked on Pharmaceutical Data Protection Reform
Poland's attempt to shorten pharmaceutical data protection in the EU to seven years, supported by a dozen smaller countries, failed due to opposition from larger countries prioritizing eight years to boost competitiveness, creating a deadlock that affects patient access to affordable medicines.
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44% Bias Score
UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme: Potential for Unlimited EU Arrivals
Negotiations for a UK-EU youth mobility scheme are underway, with a potential cap on EU arrivals of 70,000-100,000, but a sliding scale linked to British travel to the EU could make it effectively unlimited. This is politically sensitive for Labour, and the EU wants concessions on family members and...
UK-EU Youth Mobility Scheme: Potential for Unlimited EU Arrivals
Negotiations for a UK-EU youth mobility scheme are underway, with a potential cap on EU arrivals of 70,000-100,000, but a sliding scale linked to British travel to the EU could make it effectively unlimited. This is politically sensitive for Labour, and the EU wants concessions on family members and...
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52% Bias Score
EU Lifts Syria Sanctions Amidst Ongoing Internal and External Conflicts
Following the US, the EU lifted sanctions against Syria, creating an opportunity for reconstruction, but challenges such as internal violence and border tensions with Israel remain. The recent communication between Syria and Israel regarding the return of Israeli spy Eli Cohen's documents offers a g...
EU Lifts Syria Sanctions Amidst Ongoing Internal and External Conflicts
Following the US, the EU lifted sanctions against Syria, creating an opportunity for reconstruction, but challenges such as internal violence and border tensions with Israel remain. The recent communication between Syria and Israel regarding the return of Israeli spy Eli Cohen's documents offers a g...
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44% Bias Score
Hungary's Turkic Council Summit Excludes Turkish Cypriots
Hungary hosted a Turkic Council summit on May 21, excluding the Turkish Cypriot administration, likely due to concerns about EU and Greek reactions, despite the administration's observer status and previous participation in similar summits.
Hungary's Turkic Council Summit Excludes Turkish Cypriots
Hungary hosted a Turkic Council summit on May 21, excluding the Turkish Cypriot administration, likely due to concerns about EU and Greek reactions, despite the administration's observer status and previous participation in similar summits.
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40% Bias Score
European Parliament Condemns Spain's Actions, Citing Attacks on Rule of Law
The European Parliament criticized the Spanish government for attacks on the rule of law and the separation of powers, particularly regarding a proposed amnesty law, after a narrow vote approving an amendment to an annual report. The vote saw support from the Popular Party and far-right groups, whil...
European Parliament Condemns Spain's Actions, Citing Attacks on Rule of Law
The European Parliament criticized the Spanish government for attacks on the rule of law and the separation of powers, particularly regarding a proposed amnesty law, after a narrow vote approving an amendment to an annual report. The vote saw support from the Popular Party and far-right groups, whil...
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40% Bias Score
EU Commission Eases Data Protection Rules for Mid-Sized Businesses
The EU Commission proposed amending data protection rules to benefit approximately 38,000 mid-sized companies (250-750 employees) by extending GDPR exemptions, sparking debate on balancing economic growth with consumer data protection.
EU Commission Eases Data Protection Rules for Mid-Sized Businesses
The EU Commission proposed amending data protection rules to benefit approximately 38,000 mid-sized companies (250-750 employees) by extending GDPR exemptions, sparking debate on balancing economic growth with consumer data protection.
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40% Bias Score
EU Reviews Trade Deal with Israel Amid Gaza Crisis
Facing a catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the EU is reviewing its trade agreement with Israel after a majority of foreign ministers voiced concern over Israel's restricted aid deliveries, violating the agreement's human rights principles, with trade worth €42.6 billion in 2022 potentiall...
EU Reviews Trade Deal with Israel Amid Gaza Crisis
Facing a catastrophic humanitarian situation in Gaza, the EU is reviewing its trade agreement with Israel after a majority of foreign ministers voiced concern over Israel's restricted aid deliveries, violating the agreement's human rights principles, with trade worth €42.6 billion in 2022 potentiall...
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48% Bias Score
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