Putin's Shifting Relations with the West: From Cooperation to Confrontation
From his 1999 appointment as Prime Minister to the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's tenure has seen periods of cooperation with the West followed by increasing confrontation, marked by military interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014), leading to significant geopolitical tensions an...
Putin's Shifting Relations with the West: From Cooperation to Confrontation
From his 1999 appointment as Prime Minister to the 2022 Ukraine invasion, Vladimir Putin's tenure has seen periods of cooperation with the West followed by increasing confrontation, marked by military interventions in Georgia (2008) and Ukraine (2014), leading to significant geopolitical tensions an...
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60% Bias Score
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
The European Union faces multiple critical challenges in 2025, including substantial financial burdens from aiding Ukraine, upgrading its defenses against Russia, managing high debt levels among member states, and navigating potential trade conflicts with the US and China under a new Trump presidenc...
EU Faces Multiple Crises in 2025
The European Union faces multiple critical challenges in 2025, including substantial financial burdens from aiding Ukraine, upgrading its defenses against Russia, managing high debt levels among member states, and navigating potential trade conflicts with the US and China under a new Trump presidenc...
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56% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; EU Says Prepared
Ukraine is ending Russian gas transit starting January 1st, 2024, prompting concerns in Slovakia and Moldova, but the EU says it is prepared with alternative supply routes and increased LNG capacity.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; EU Says Prepared
Ukraine is ending Russian gas transit starting January 1st, 2024, prompting concerns in Slovakia and Moldova, but the EU says it is prepared with alternative supply routes and increased LNG capacity.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Return Threatens to Plunge France into Recession
France's economic situation has worsened due to political instability and increased public spending, with the return of Donald Trump posing a major threat through potential trade conflicts that could reduce French GDP growth by 0.5% in 2025 and trigger a recession.
Trump's Return Threatens to Plunge France into Recession
France's economic situation has worsened due to political instability and increased public spending, with the return of Donald Trump posing a major threat through potential trade conflicts that could reduce French GDP growth by 0.5% in 2025 and trigger a recession.
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56% Bias Score
EU Sanctions Georgia Over Human Rights Concerns
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence in Georgia following the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, citing human rights violations and announcing sanctions, including the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and a review of further aid, in response to the ruling party'...
EU Sanctions Georgia Over Human Rights Concerns
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the violence in Georgia following the inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, citing human rights violations and announcing sanctions, including the suspension of visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and a review of further aid, in response to the ruling party'...
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56% Bias Score
Stalled Gibraltar Post-Brexit Talks: Spain's Absence Slows Progress
The post-Brexit agreement between the EU, UK, and Gibraltar is stalled due to Spain's absence from direct negotiations, leading to delays and potential conflicts of interest; meanwhile, Gibraltar actively participates in all meetings. The dispute over the Eastside development project adds further co...
Stalled Gibraltar Post-Brexit Talks: Spain's Absence Slows Progress
The post-Brexit agreement between the EU, UK, and Gibraltar is stalled due to Spain's absence from direct negotiations, leading to delays and potential conflicts of interest; meanwhile, Gibraltar actively participates in all meetings. The dispute over the Eastside development project adds further co...
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36% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, EU Prepared
Ukraine ended Russian gas transit on January 1st, impacting Slovakia and Moldova, while the EU stated preparedness for this scenario and Germany reaffirmed support for Ukraine; Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners, and attacks occurred in Lgow, Sewastopol, and Smolensk.
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36% Bias Score
EU Faces Stormy 2025: Ukraine, Trump, and Internal Divisions
The European Union faces a turbulent 2025 with multiple challenges: €1.5 billion monthly Ukraine aid, potential US aid cuts under Trump, internal economic weaknesses (high debt in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), and possible trade wars with China and the US.
EU Faces Stormy 2025: Ukraine, Trump, and Internal Divisions
The European Union faces a turbulent 2025 with multiple challenges: €1.5 billion monthly Ukraine aid, potential US aid cuts under Trump, internal economic weaknesses (high debt in Germany, France, Italy, and Spain), and possible trade wars with China and the US.
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56% Bias Score
China Urges EU to Avoid Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Favoring Mutual Cooperation
China's former vice-minister of commerce opposes the EU's potential tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advocating for a mutually beneficial approach instead; this comes amid projections of global EV demand reaching 45 million units by 2030.
China Urges EU to Avoid Tariffs on Chinese EVs, Favoring Mutual Cooperation
China's former vice-minister of commerce opposes the EU's potential tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, advocating for a mutually beneficial approach instead; this comes amid projections of global EV demand reaching 45 million units by 2030.
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48% Bias Score
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Curb Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced austerity measures including tax hikes, subsidy cuts, and delayed salary/pension increases to combat its 8.5% GDP budget deficit—the EU's highest—aiming for a 7% deficit by end-2025 and 2.5% within seven years, sparking public protests.
Romania Implements Austerity Measures to Curb Record Budget Deficit
Romania's Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu announced austerity measures including tax hikes, subsidy cuts, and delayed salary/pension increases to combat its 8.5% GDP budget deficit—the EU's highest—aiming for a 7% deficit by end-2025 and 2.5% within seven years, sparking public protests.
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Eastern EU Faces Energy Uncertainty
Ukraine will stop Russian gas transit on December 31, 2023, impacting eastern EU countries reliant on this route; Russia earned about $1 billion monthly from this transit by late 2023, and some countries like Hungary and Slovakia are exploring alternative supply methods despite EU assurances.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit, Eastern EU Faces Energy Uncertainty
Ukraine will stop Russian gas transit on December 31, 2023, impacting eastern EU countries reliant on this route; Russia earned about $1 billion monthly from this transit by late 2023, and some countries like Hungary and Slovakia are exploring alternative supply methods despite EU assurances.
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44% Bias Score
EU to Act Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Following Baltic Cable Sabotage
The EU announced stronger action against Russia's shadow fleet after suspected sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea energy cable linking Finland and Estonia, with the oil tanker Eagle S, possibly part of the fleet, suspected of causing the damage.
EU to Act Against Russia's Shadow Fleet Following Baltic Cable Sabotage
The EU announced stronger action against Russia's shadow fleet after suspected sabotage of the Estlink 2 undersea energy cable linking Finland and Estonia, with the oil tanker Eagle S, possibly part of the fleet, suspected of causing the damage.
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52% Bias Score