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EU Asylum Applications Fall 11 Percent in 2024, But Remain Above 1 Million
The EU received 1,014,420 asylum applications in 2024, an 11 percent decrease from 2023 but still exceeding 1 million for the second year running; Germany received the most applications, while high rejection rates and a large backlog highlight processing challenges.
EU Asylum Applications Fall 11 Percent in 2024, But Remain Above 1 Million
The EU received 1,014,420 asylum applications in 2024, an 11 percent decrease from 2023 but still exceeding 1 million for the second year running; Germany received the most applications, while high rejection rates and a large backlog highlight processing challenges.
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56% Bias Score
EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU proposes an €800 billion, four-year defense plan, including €150 billion in loans, to address geopolitical uncertainty, particularly Russia's invasion of Ukraine and strained US-EU relations, increasing military spending and supporting arms shipments to Ukraine.
EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU proposes an €800 billion, four-year defense plan, including €150 billion in loans, to address geopolitical uncertainty, particularly Russia's invasion of Ukraine and strained US-EU relations, increasing military spending and supporting arms shipments to Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
EU Unveils Action Plan to Counter Unfair Trade Practices Against Steel Sector
The European Commission will unveil an action plan on March 19th to address unfair trade practices against its steel sector, reviewing import limits and responding to the reintroduction of US tariffs on steel and aluminum, impacting nearly four million tons of EU steel exports annually.
EU Unveils Action Plan to Counter Unfair Trade Practices Against Steel Sector
The European Commission will unveil an action plan on March 19th to address unfair trade practices against its steel sector, reviewing import limits and responding to the reintroduction of US tariffs on steel and aluminum, impacting nearly four million tons of EU steel exports annually.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Delegates Immigration Powers to Catalonia
Spain is delegating immigration powers to Catalonia, transferring management of the Zona Franca CIE, residency permits, and some deportation procedures to the Mossos d'Esquadra, while maintaining national control over borders and complex deportations.
Spain Delegates Immigration Powers to Catalonia
Spain is delegating immigration powers to Catalonia, transferring management of the Zona Franca CIE, residency permits, and some deportation procedures to the Mossos d'Esquadra, while maintaining national control over borders and complex deportations.
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36% Bias Score
UK Pledges €1.9 Billion to Secure Ukraine Peace
Following a summit in Lancaster House, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced €1.9 billion in export financing for Ukraine's defense, including over 5,000 anti-aircraft missiles, to support a potential peace agreement, a commitment made following disagreements between US President Trump and U...
UK Pledges €1.9 Billion to Secure Ukraine Peace
Following a summit in Lancaster House, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced €1.9 billion in export financing for Ukraine's defense, including over 5,000 anti-aircraft missiles, to support a potential peace agreement, a commitment made following disagreements between US President Trump and U...
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Foreign Policy Shift: Prioritizing Russia, Alienating Europe
Donald Trump's administration, six weeks after his return to power, is prioritizing improved relations with Russia, potentially at Ukraine's expense, and is alienating European allies by highlighting ideological differences, prompting concerns about the future of the Western world order.
Trump's Foreign Policy Shift: Prioritizing Russia, Alienating Europe
Donald Trump's administration, six weeks after his return to power, is prioritizing improved relations with Russia, potentially at Ukraine's expense, and is alienating European allies by highlighting ideological differences, prompting concerns about the future of the Western world order.
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56% Bias Score
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
France Seeks to Fund Defense Spending Increase Through Wealth Taxes and Private Investment
France plans to increase defense spending beyond 3 percent of its GDP by 2030, potentially through higher taxes on the wealthy and private investment funds, to meet growing security threats in Europe. This plan follows President Macron's assessment that current €413 billion allocation for 2024-2030 ...
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52% Bias Score
EU Divided on Ukraine Strategy: Costa Acknowledges Disagreements on 'Peace Through Strength' Approach
European Council President António Costa acknowledges internal EU disagreements over its Ukraine strategy, particularly its 'peace through strength' approach, in a March 3rd letter to Viktor Orbán, while emphasizing the need for EU involvement in peace talks and security guarantees for Ukraine follo...
EU Divided on Ukraine Strategy: Costa Acknowledges Disagreements on 'Peace Through Strength' Approach
European Council President António Costa acknowledges internal EU disagreements over its Ukraine strategy, particularly its 'peace through strength' approach, in a March 3rd letter to Viktor Orbán, while emphasizing the need for EU involvement in peace talks and security guarantees for Ukraine follo...
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44% Bias Score
Bundesbank Advocates Higher German Debt Limit for Ukraine, Military, and Infrastructure
The Bundesbank, traditionally fiscally conservative, proposed raising Germany's debt limit by 0.9% of GDP annually to fund Ukraine aid, military upgrades, and infrastructure, potentially unlocking 100-220 billion euros by 2030, sparking debate on fiscal responsibility.
Bundesbank Advocates Higher German Debt Limit for Ukraine, Military, and Infrastructure
The Bundesbank, traditionally fiscally conservative, proposed raising Germany's debt limit by 0.9% of GDP annually to fund Ukraine aid, military upgrades, and infrastructure, potentially unlocking 100-220 billion euros by 2030, sparking debate on fiscal responsibility.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Rapidly Rearm Ukraine, Increase Defense Spending
Following a tense meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump, Ursula von der Leyen called for the EU to rapidly rearm Ukraine and increase its defense spending, proposing a three-pillar plan including fiscal rule changes, pooled funds, and greater EIB involvement to achieve this.
EU to Rapidly Rearm Ukraine, Increase Defense Spending
Following a tense meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump, Ursula von der Leyen called for the EU to rapidly rearm Ukraine and increase its defense spending, proposing a three-pillar plan including fiscal rule changes, pooled funds, and greater EIB involvement to achieve this.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and EU, Sparking Economic Uncertainty
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 25% on EU goods, impacting $763 billion in US-Canada trade in 2024 and potentially causing inflation, supply chain disruptions, and international trade disputes.
Trump Imposes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and EU, Sparking Economic Uncertainty
President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 25% on EU goods, impacting $763 billion in US-Canada trade in 2024 and potentially causing inflation, supply chain disruptions, and international trade disputes.
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48% Bias Score
EU to Urgently Rearm, Support Ukraine's Transformation Amidst US-Ukraine Tensions
Following a London summit of 19 Western leaders, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for urgent EU rearmament and increased support for Ukraine to become a strong deterrent to future Russian invasion, while the public rebuke of President Zelenskyy by US President Trump created tensio...
EU to Urgently Rearm, Support Ukraine's Transformation Amidst US-Ukraine Tensions
Following a London summit of 19 Western leaders, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called for urgent EU rearmament and increased support for Ukraine to become a strong deterrent to future Russian invasion, while the public rebuke of President Zelenskyy by US President Trump created tensio...
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52% Bias Score
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