Pro-EU Romanian Parties Form Coalition Government After Election Annulment
Following annulled presidential elections due to suspected Russian interference, three pro-European Romanian parties formed a coalition government, securing 176 out of 331 lower house seats and nominating Crin Antonescu for president.
Pro-EU Romanian Parties Form Coalition Government After Election Annulment
Following annulled presidential elections due to suspected Russian interference, three pro-European Romanian parties formed a coalition government, securing 176 out of 331 lower house seats and nominating Crin Antonescu for president.
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44% Bias Score
EU Police Salaries: Wide Variations and Gender Pay Gap
A Euronews Next analysis of Eurostat salary data reveals significant variation in police officer salaries across the EU, ranging from \u20ac699 in Bulgaria to \u20ac5,761 in Denmark in 2023, with a notable gender pay gap and considerable differences between patrol officers and detectives.
EU Police Salaries: Wide Variations and Gender Pay Gap
A Euronews Next analysis of Eurostat salary data reveals significant variation in police officer salaries across the EU, ranging from \u20ac699 in Bulgaria to \u20ac5,761 in Denmark in 2023, with a notable gender pay gap and considerable differences between patrol officers and detectives.
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44% Bias Score
Fico's Moscow Visit Sparks Outrage Amidst Ukraine War
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's surprise visit to Vladimir Putin in Moscow on October 29, 2023, sparked outrage in Slovakia and the EU, due to its timing amid the ongoing Ukraine war and Russia's halting of gas transit through Ukraine, leaving Slovakia facing a potential energy crisis.
Fico's Moscow Visit Sparks Outrage Amidst Ukraine War
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's surprise visit to Vladimir Putin in Moscow on October 29, 2023, sparked outrage in Slovakia and the EU, due to its timing amid the ongoing Ukraine war and Russia's halting of gas transit through Ukraine, leaving Slovakia facing a potential energy crisis.
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Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
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Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official Facing Corruption Charges, Triggering Diplomatic Crisis
Hungary granted asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish politician facing large-scale corruption charges and subject to a European arrest warrant, causing a major diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary and highlighting deep political divisions.
Hungary Grants Asylum to Polish Official Facing Corruption Charges, Triggering Diplomatic Crisis
Hungary granted asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a Polish politician facing large-scale corruption charges and subject to a European arrest warrant, causing a major diplomatic crisis between Poland and Hungary and highlighting deep political divisions.
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60% Bias Score
Fico's Moscow Visit Fuels Tensions Between Ukraine and Slovakia
Following Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused him of being dependent on Russia and criticized Slovakia's continued reliance on Russian gas, prompting protests in Bratislava and condemnation from neighboring countries.
Fico's Moscow Visit Fuels Tensions Between Ukraine and Slovakia
Following Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's visit to Moscow, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused him of being dependent on Russia and criticized Slovakia's continued reliance on Russian gas, prompting protests in Bratislava and condemnation from neighboring countries.
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48% Bias Score
13% of EU Retirees Continue Working Post-Pension
13% of EU retirees continued working in the first six months of 2023, with half retaining their previous jobs; Baltic countries showed the highest rates (Estonia 54%), while Southern and Eastern European countries had the lowest, often due to less generous pension systems.
13% of EU Retirees Continue Working Post-Pension
13% of EU retirees continued working in the first six months of 2023, with half retaining their previous jobs; Baltic countries showed the highest rates (Estonia 54%), while Southern and Eastern European countries had the lowest, often due to less generous pension systems.
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44% Bias Score
Russia Poses Constant Threat to EU, Leaders Demand Stronger Defense
Following a security summit in Helsinki on December 22, 2023, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo declared Russia a "constant and dangerous threat" to the EU, prompting calls for increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine, along with stronger border security measures to counter hyb...
Russia Poses Constant Threat to EU, Leaders Demand Stronger Defense
Following a security summit in Helsinki on December 22, 2023, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo declared Russia a "constant and dangerous threat" to the EU, prompting calls for increased defense spending and continued support for Ukraine, along with stronger border security measures to counter hyb...
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44% Bias Score
Slovak PM Fico Meets Putin Amidst EU Divisions on Ukraine
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, discussing the international situation and Russian gas deliveries to Slovakia, which are set to end this year. Fico's visit, following his election on a pro-Russia platform, highlights divisions within the EU regarding...
Slovak PM Fico Meets Putin Amidst EU Divisions on Ukraine
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Sunday, discussing the international situation and Russian gas deliveries to Slovakia, which are set to end this year. Fico's visit, following his election on a pro-Russia platform, highlights divisions within the EU regarding...
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44% Bias Score
Romania Forms New Pro-European Coalition to Counter Far-Right
President Klaus Iohannis nominated Marcel Ciolacu to form a new Romanian government following the annulment of a presidential election by the Constitutional Court, aiming to counter the far-right's success and restore public trust, forming a coalition with PSD, PNL, UDMR, and national minorities.
Romania Forms New Pro-European Coalition to Counter Far-Right
President Klaus Iohannis nominated Marcel Ciolacu to form a new Romanian government following the annulment of a presidential election by the Constitutional Court, aiming to counter the far-right's success and restore public trust, forming a coalition with PSD, PNL, UDMR, and national minorities.
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44% Bias Score
Fico's Putin Visit Sparks Slovak Backlash Amidst Gas Crisis
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin on Sunday to discuss gas supplies after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit to Slovakia, causing a domestic outcry and accusations of betrayal.
Fico's Putin Visit Sparks Slovak Backlash Amidst Gas Crisis
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Vladimir Putin on Sunday to discuss gas supplies after Ukraine halted Russian gas transit to Slovakia, causing a domestic outcry and accusations of betrayal.
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52% Bias Score
Zelensky Accuses Slovak PM Fico of Prioritizing Personal Gain Over EU Sanctions on Russian Gas
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized Slovak Prime Minister Fico for his continued reliance on Russian gas imports, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests over EU sanctions and suggesting a conflict of interest; this comes a week before the termination of a gas transit agreement between U...
Zelensky Accuses Slovak PM Fico of Prioritizing Personal Gain Over EU Sanctions on Russian Gas
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized Slovak Prime Minister Fico for his continued reliance on Russian gas imports, accusing him of prioritizing personal interests over EU sanctions and suggesting a conflict of interest; this comes a week before the termination of a gas transit agreement between U...
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44% Bias Score