Italy's Starlink Deal Sparks EU Concerns
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure government and military communication, despite criticism and the EU's competing IRIS2 project, raising concerns about strategic independence and national security.
Italy's Starlink Deal Sparks EU Concerns
Italy is negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with Elon Musk's Starlink for secure government and military communication, despite criticism and the EU's competing IRIS2 project, raising concerns about strategic independence and national security.
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68% Bias Score
EU Accuses Russia of Weaponizing Gas Against Moldova
The EU accuses Russia of weaponizing gas supplies to Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, causing widespread disruptions and affecting over 51,000 households, amid a financial dispute and ahead of Moldovan parliamentary elections.
EU Accuses Russia of Weaponizing Gas Against Moldova
The EU accuses Russia of weaponizing gas supplies to Moldova's breakaway region of Transnistria, causing widespread disruptions and affecting over 51,000 households, amid a financial dispute and ahead of Moldovan parliamentary elections.
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52% Bias Score
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
Hungary's Gigafactory Gamble: Economic Growth or Geopolitical Risk?
CATL, a Chinese company, is building Europe's largest battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary, a \$7 billion investment creating jobs but raising concerns about environmental risks, reliance on China and Russia for energy, and the use of over \$2 billion in subsidies.
Hungary's Gigafactory Gamble: Economic Growth or Geopolitical Risk?
CATL, a Chinese company, is building Europe's largest battery factory in Debrecen, Hungary, a \$7 billion investment creating jobs but raising concerns about environmental risks, reliance on China and Russia for energy, and the use of over \$2 billion in subsidies.
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60% Bias Score
Austria to Potentially Get Far-Right Government
After inconclusive coalition talks, Austria's president tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, with forming a new government, potentially marking the country's first far-right government since World War II following the party's 28.8% win in September's elections.
Austria to Potentially Get Far-Right Government
After inconclusive coalition talks, Austria's president tasked the leader of the far-right Freedom Party, Herbert Kickl, with forming a new government, potentially marking the country's first far-right government since World War II following the party's 28.8% win in September's elections.
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48% Bias Score
Slovakia-Ukraine Energy Dispute Escalates After Meeting Cancellation
A planned meeting between Slovakian and Ukrainian officials in Brussels to discuss energy security concerns following the end of a Russian gas transit deal was canceled amid accusations of non-attendance, leading to threats from Slovakia's prime minister.
Slovakia-Ukraine Energy Dispute Escalates After Meeting Cancellation
A planned meeting between Slovakian and Ukrainian officials in Brussels to discuss energy security concerns following the end of a Russian gas transit deal was canceled amid accusations of non-attendance, leading to threats from Slovakia's prime minister.
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56% Bias Score
EU Affirms WTO Commitment Amidst French Skepticism
During a visit to the WTO in Geneva, EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reiterated the EU's commitment to the organization, despite French President Macron's recent criticism of the WTO's rules as ineffective due to the non-compliance of the US and China, advocating instead for prioritizing local produc...
EU Affirms WTO Commitment Amidst French Skepticism
During a visit to the WTO in Geneva, EU Trade Commissioner Šefčovič reiterated the EU's commitment to the organization, despite French President Macron's recent criticism of the WTO's rules as ineffective due to the non-compliance of the US and China, advocating instead for prioritizing local produc...
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52% Bias Score
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
EU Avoids Condemning Trump's Greenland Threats
The European Commission avoided condemning Donald Trump's threats to use military force to acquire Greenland, a Danish territory, citing general principles; however, it affirmed Greenland's access to EU mutual defense and funds.
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44% Bias Score
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
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32% Bias Score
Trump's Second Term Threatens Unstable EU
Donald Trump's upcoming second term as US president (January 20, 2025) threatens the EU with trade wars and reduced support for Ukraine and NATO, while Germany and France face unstable governments and severe budget challenges, hindering their ability to present a united front.
Trump's Second Term Threatens Unstable EU
Donald Trump's upcoming second term as US president (January 20, 2025) threatens the EU with trade wars and reduced support for Ukraine and NATO, while Germany and France face unstable governments and severe budget challenges, hindering their ability to present a united front.
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Emissions Fall, but Sectoral Shortfalls Risk EU Penalties
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024 to 656 million tons, a new record low, but missed national targets in transportation and buildings due to investment slowdown and lower sales of heat pumps and electric vehicles, potentially leading to significant financial penalties from ...
Germany's Emissions Fall, but Sectoral Shortfalls Risk EU Penalties
Germany's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 3 percent in 2024 to 656 million tons, a new record low, but missed national targets in transportation and buildings due to investment slowdown and lower sales of heat pumps and electric vehicles, potentially leading to significant financial penalties from ...
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32% Bias Score
Austria's FPÖ Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government Amidst Security Concerns
Following a landslide victory in Austria's September elections, the Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, was officially tasked with forming a new government, despite concerns from opponents who label him a "security risk", due to his past hardline stances on immigration, EU relations, and Russ...
Austria's FPÖ Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government Amidst Security Concerns
Following a landslide victory in Austria's September elections, the Freedom Party (FPÖ), led by Herbert Kickl, was officially tasked with forming a new government, despite concerns from opponents who label him a "security risk", due to his past hardline stances on immigration, EU relations, and Russ...
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64% Bias Score