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
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
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus more on domestic issues and less on international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seeker reception, and high energy prices, a sentiment echoed in similar studies from 2011 and 2018.
Dutch Citizens Prioritize Domestic Issues Over International Affairs
A new SCP study reveals that 63% of Dutch citizens want their government to focus more on domestic issues and less on international affairs, citing concerns about housing shortages, asylum seeker reception, and high energy prices, a sentiment echoed in similar studies from 2011 and 2018.
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40% Bias Score
Merz Demands Deportations of Syrian Criminals, Stricter Immigration Policy
CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for deporting Syrian criminals to Syria despite its instability, proposing a stricter immigration policy with separated asylum and work migration procedures and EU-wide asylum quotas to alleviate the strain on German resources.
Merz Demands Deportations of Syrian Criminals, Stricter Immigration Policy
CDU leader Friedrich Merz advocates for deporting Syrian criminals to Syria despite its instability, proposing a stricter immigration policy with separated asylum and work migration procedures and EU-wide asylum quotas to alleviate the strain on German resources.
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48% Bias Score
Milanovic Advances to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic will face Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff election after winning 49.1% of the first-round vote on Sunday, falling short of the majority needed to avoid a second round. The election comes amid widespread corruption, high inflation and labor shortages.
Milanovic Advances to Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic will face Dragan Primorac in a January 12 runoff election after winning 49.1% of the first-round vote on Sunday, falling short of the majority needed to avoid a second round. The election comes amid widespread corruption, high inflation and labor shortages.
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60% Bias Score
Ukrainian Optimism for Future Prosperity Decreases Amidst Ongoing Conflict
A December 2024 Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KMIS) survey shows that 55% of Ukrainians believe their country will be prosperous in the European Union within ten years, down from 88% in October 2022, despite substantial losses from the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Optimism for Future Prosperity Decreases Amidst Ongoing Conflict
A December 2024 Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KMIS) survey shows that 55% of Ukrainians believe their country will be prosperous in the European Union within ten years, down from 88% in October 2022, despite substantial losses from the ongoing conflict.
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76% Bias Score
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Raising Concerns in Eastern Europe
Ukraine will halt Russian gas transit through its pipelines by the end of 2024, impacting eastern EU countries reliant on this route, despite EU confidence in alternative gas supplies; however, Hungary and Slovakia express concerns and threaten countermeasures.
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Raising Concerns in Eastern Europe
Ukraine will halt Russian gas transit through its pipelines by the end of 2024, impacting eastern EU countries reliant on this route, despite EU confidence in alternative gas supplies; however, Hungary and Slovakia express concerns and threaten countermeasures.
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44% Bias Score
EU Accuses Russia of Sabotage, Citing Damaged Undersea Cable
The European Union has formally accused Russia of a string of sabotage incidents across Europe, citing the damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable as a prime example, allegedly caused by a ship from Russia's 'shadow fleet', prompting plans for stronger countermeasures.
EU Accuses Russia of Sabotage, Citing Damaged Undersea Cable
The European Union has formally accused Russia of a string of sabotage incidents across Europe, citing the damage to the Estlink 2 undersea cable as a prime example, allegedly caused by a ship from Russia's 'shadow fleet', prompting plans for stronger countermeasures.
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56% Bias Score
Slovakia Urges Ukraine to Concede Territory for Peace with Russia
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kalinak urged Ukraine to cede territory for peace with Russia, amid strained relations stemming from Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit and Slovakia's retaliatory threats; this highlights growing divisions within the EU.
Slovakia Urges Ukraine to Concede Territory for Peace with Russia
Slovakia's Defense Minister Robert Kalinak urged Ukraine to cede territory for peace with Russia, amid strained relations stemming from Ukraine's halting of Russian gas transit and Slovakia's retaliatory threats; this highlights growing divisions within the EU.
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44% Bias Score
EU Urged to Increase Global Engagement Budget to Address Global Crises
The EU faces a \$2.5 trillion annual funding gap to address global crises, risking 132 million people falling into extreme poverty by 2030; the mid-term MFF revision raised concerns about the EU's commitment to global issues, prompting calls for increased external action budget in the next MFF to re...
EU Urged to Increase Global Engagement Budget to Address Global Crises
The EU faces a \$2.5 trillion annual funding gap to address global crises, risking 132 million people falling into extreme poverty by 2030; the mid-term MFF revision raised concerns about the EU's commitment to global issues, prompting calls for increased external action budget in the next MFF to re...
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44% Bias Score
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine will not renew its contract allowing Russia to send gas through its pipelines to the EU, ending on December 31, 2023, impacting Eastern European countries dependent on this route and potentially affecting the EU's unity. Despite EU claims of preparedness, some member states are actively seek...
Ukraine Ends Russian Gas Transit, Raising EU Energy Security Concerns
Ukraine will not renew its contract allowing Russia to send gas through its pipelines to the EU, ending on December 31, 2023, impacting Eastern European countries dependent on this route and potentially affecting the EU's unity. Despite EU claims of preparedness, some member states are actively seek...
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52% Bias Score
Slovakia Suggests Ukraine Land Concessions for Peace Amid Energy Dispute
Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak suggested Ukraine cede land for peace, highlighting Slovakia's mediation efforts to end the war swiftly amid an energy dispute with Ukraine, where Kyiv will halt Russian gas transit from January 1st, prompting Bratislava to threaten retaliatory energy cuts.
Slovakia Suggests Ukraine Land Concessions for Peace Amid Energy Dispute
Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kaliniak suggested Ukraine cede land for peace, highlighting Slovakia's mediation efforts to end the war swiftly amid an energy dispute with Ukraine, where Kyiv will halt Russian gas transit from January 1st, prompting Bratislava to threaten retaliatory energy cuts.
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48% Bias Score