EU Smoking Rates Remain High, Linked to Socioeconomic Factors
A Eurobarometer survey reveals that 24% of EU citizens smoke, with Eastern European countries having the highest rates and Sweden the lowest; unemployment and financial difficulties are strongly correlated with smoking; tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer in the EU.
EU Smoking Rates Remain High, Linked to Socioeconomic Factors
A Eurobarometer survey reveals that 24% of EU citizens smoke, with Eastern European countries having the highest rates and Sweden the lowest; unemployment and financial difficulties are strongly correlated with smoking; tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer in the EU.
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12% Bias Score
EU Suspends Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Regime Fall
Germany, Italy, and France have temporarily suspended asylum applications from Syria, citing the Assad regime's fall as a reason for safe returns; however, human rights groups strongly condemn these decisions as violating international and EU laws.
EU Suspends Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Regime Fall
Germany, Italy, and France have temporarily suspended asylum applications from Syria, citing the Assad regime's fall as a reason for safe returns; however, human rights groups strongly condemn these decisions as violating international and EU laws.
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32% Bias Score
Michel's Failed Mediation in Nagorno-Karabakh: A Case Study in Western Diplomatic Limitations
Charles Michel's mediation efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict failed due to a lack of understanding of the conflict's complexity and high stakes, as detailed in Gabriel Gevin's book excerpt published in Politico, highlighting the limitations of Western diplomatic approaches in high-stakes ethn...
Michel's Failed Mediation in Nagorno-Karabakh: A Case Study in Western Diplomatic Limitations
Charles Michel's mediation efforts in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict failed due to a lack of understanding of the conflict's complexity and high stakes, as detailed in Gabriel Gevin's book excerpt published in Politico, highlighting the limitations of Western diplomatic approaches in high-stakes ethn...
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52% Bias Score
Hungary Faces EU Criticism Over Rule of Law Failures
The European Commission's 2023 Rule of Law report criticizes Hungary for failing to address repeated concerns regarding its judicial system, anti-corruption measures, media freedom, and institutional checks and balances, leading to strained relations with other EU members, notably Poland, following ...
Hungary Faces EU Criticism Over Rule of Law Failures
The European Commission's 2023 Rule of Law report criticizes Hungary for failing to address repeated concerns regarding its judicial system, anti-corruption measures, media freedom, and institutional checks and balances, leading to strained relations with other EU members, notably Poland, following ...
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40% Bias Score
Armenia Seeks EU Membership Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Armenia's government approved a bill to formally apply for EU membership, signaling a strategic shift towards the West amid tensions with Russia and Azerbaijan following the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Armenia Seeks EU Membership Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Armenia's government approved a bill to formally apply for EU membership, signaling a strategic shift towards the West amid tensions with Russia and Azerbaijan following the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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44% Bias Score
German Asylum Applications Fall by 30 Percent in 2024
Germany received approximately 230,000 asylum applications in 2024, a 30 percent decrease from 2023. Despite the drop, Germany remains the EU's top recipient, with stricter border controls leading to 1,800 smuggler arrests and over 40,000 rejected entries. The approval rate also fell to 44.4 percent...
German Asylum Applications Fall by 30 Percent in 2024
Germany received approximately 230,000 asylum applications in 2024, a 30 percent decrease from 2023. Despite the drop, Germany remains the EU's top recipient, with stricter border controls leading to 1,800 smuggler arrests and over 40,000 rejected entries. The approval rate also fell to 44.4 percent...
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48% Bias Score
EU's Muted Response to Machado Kidnapping Highlights Internal Divisions on Venezuela
The European Union issued a weak condemnation of María Corina Machado's kidnapping and release by the Maduro regime, contrasting with stronger statements from the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, who recognized Edmundo González as president-elect.
EU's Muted Response to Machado Kidnapping Highlights Internal Divisions on Venezuela
The European Union issued a weak condemnation of María Corina Machado's kidnapping and release by the Maduro regime, contrasting with stronger statements from the European Parliament President, Roberta Metsola, who recognized Edmundo González as president-elect.
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52% Bias Score
EU Automakers Pool Emission Credits to Avoid Billions in Fines
Facing billions in potential fines for exceeding EU CO2 emission limits, European automakers are forming pools to share emission credits, with Tesla profiting significantly from this strategy; this collaboration highlights the challenges of meeting climate targets and incentivizing electric vehicle ...
EU Automakers Pool Emission Credits to Avoid Billions in Fines
Facing billions in potential fines for exceeding EU CO2 emission limits, European automakers are forming pools to share emission credits, with Tesla profiting significantly from this strategy; this collaboration highlights the challenges of meeting climate targets and incentivizing electric vehicle ...
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48% Bias Score
EU and France Diverge on WTO Reform Amidst Rising Global Protectionism
EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reaffirmed the EU's commitment to WTO rules in Geneva on Tuesday, contrasting with French President Macron's earlier criticism of the international trade rules system, highlighting a potential transatlantic divergence on trade policy and the future of the WTO.
EU and France Diverge on WTO Reform Amidst Rising Global Protectionism
EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reaffirmed the EU's commitment to WTO rules in Geneva on Tuesday, contrasting with French President Macron's earlier criticism of the international trade rules system, highlighting a potential transatlantic divergence on trade policy and the future of the WTO.
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36% Bias Score
EU Vows to Replace US Support for Ukraine if Needed
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas stated on January 9th, in Ramstein, Germany, that European countries would step up support for Ukraine if US aid decreases under the incoming Trump administration, citing concerns over Trump's past statements about ending the war quickly and prioritizing less aid ...
EU Vows to Replace US Support for Ukraine if Needed
EU foreign policy chief Kaya Kallas stated on January 9th, in Ramstein, Germany, that European countries would step up support for Ukraine if US aid decreases under the incoming Trump administration, citing concerns over Trump's past statements about ending the war quickly and prioritizing less aid ...
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56% Bias Score
China Accuses EU of Unfair Trade Practices in Anti-Subsidy Investigations
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accuses the EU of using unfair trade practices in its anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese companies, citing significant economic losses, including approximately $1.06 billion in abandoned bids, and violating WTO principles. The six-month investigation was pro...
China Accuses EU of Unfair Trade Practices in Anti-Subsidy Investigations
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce accuses the EU of using unfair trade practices in its anti-subsidy investigations against Chinese companies, citing significant economic losses, including approximately $1.06 billion in abandoned bids, and violating WTO principles. The six-month investigation was pro...
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56% Bias Score
Austria Faces EU Sanctions Over Public Spending
Austria faces potential EU sanctions for exceeding public spending limits (2024-2026), requiring a credible spending-cut plan by January 21st to avoid penalties and possible inclusion alongside heavily indebted nations like Italy and France. The deadline's success depends on the new coalition govern...
Austria Faces EU Sanctions Over Public Spending
Austria faces potential EU sanctions for exceeding public spending limits (2024-2026), requiring a credible spending-cut plan by January 21st to avoid penalties and possible inclusion alongside heavily indebted nations like Italy and France. The deadline's success depends on the new coalition govern...
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60% Bias Score