Scholz Confident in Continued US-EU Ukraine Support Despite Trump Concerns
Following a phone call with President-elect Trump, German Chancellor Scholz expressed confidence in continued US-EU cooperation supporting Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged European leaders to join a French initiative for international troops in Ukraine amid concerns about potential...
Scholz Confident in Continued US-EU Ukraine Support Despite Trump Concerns
Following a phone call with President-elect Trump, German Chancellor Scholz expressed confidence in continued US-EU cooperation supporting Ukraine, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged European leaders to join a French initiative for international troops in Ukraine amid concerns about potential...
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48% Bias Score
EU Outlines Cautious Approach to Post-Assad Syria
The European Union has outlined principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, expressing cautious optimism towards the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in power, while emphasizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe retur...
EU Outlines Cautious Approach to Post-Assad Syria
The European Union has outlined principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, expressing cautious optimism towards the rebel group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) now in power, while emphasizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe retur...
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48% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging Over Health Concerns
The European Commission has banned bisphenol A (BPA) in most food and drink packaging due to health concerns, following a 2023 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion that significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake; an 18-month phase-out period is in place for most products.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging Over Health Concerns
The European Commission has banned bisphenol A (BPA) in most food and drink packaging due to health concerns, following a 2023 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion that significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake; an 18-month phase-out period is in place for most products.
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36% Bias Score
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
EU Butter Prices Surge Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Across the EU, butter prices increased by 19% between October 2023 and October 2024 due to a global milk shortage caused by reduced production and exacerbated by factors like energy costs and disease outbreaks; this has led to government interventions and consumer changes in purchasing habits.
EU Butter Prices Surge Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Across the EU, butter prices increased by 19% between October 2023 and October 2024 due to a global milk shortage caused by reduced production and exacerbated by factors like energy costs and disease outbreaks; this has led to government interventions and consumer changes in purchasing habits.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
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48% Bias Score
EU Sets Principles for Post-Assad Syria, Cautiously Monitoring Rebel Group
EU leaders agreed on principles for normalizing relations with Syria after Bashar al-Assad's fall, emphasizing a Syrian-led process ensuring national unity and minority protection, while cautiously monitoring the rebel group Heyet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) for potential leadership, and prioritizing safe,...
EU Sets Principles for Post-Assad Syria, Cautiously Monitoring Rebel Group
EU leaders agreed on principles for normalizing relations with Syria after Bashar al-Assad's fall, emphasizing a Syrian-led process ensuring national unity and minority protection, while cautiously monitoring the rebel group Heyet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) for potential leadership, and prioritizing safe,...
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52% Bias Score
EU Postpones Key Decisions Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU's December European Council in Brussels discussed the impact of Trump's return, the war in Ukraine, migration, and EU autonomy, but postponed major decisions to the first quarter of 2024 due to the absence of key leaders and pre-agreed conclusions.
EU Postpones Key Decisions Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU's December European Council in Brussels discussed the impact of Trump's return, the war in Ukraine, migration, and EU autonomy, but postponed major decisions to the first quarter of 2024 due to the absence of key leaders and pre-agreed conclusions.
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36% Bias Score
EU Outlines Principles for Normalizing Relations With Post-Assad Syria
The EU agreed on key principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, prioritizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe return of refugees, while cautiously engaging with the formerly Al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, w...
EU Outlines Principles for Normalizing Relations With Post-Assad Syria
The EU agreed on key principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, prioritizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe return of refugees, while cautiously engaging with the formerly Al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, w...
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44% Bias Score
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
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40% Bias Score
Poland accuses Hungary of hostile act over asylum granted to wanted official
Poland accuses Hungary of a hostile act for granting political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister facing 11 charges including defrauding \$40 million from a justice fund; Poland summoned Hungary's ambassador and will request the European Commission launch proceeding...
Poland accuses Hungary of hostile act over asylum granted to wanted official
Poland accuses Hungary of a hostile act for granting political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister facing 11 charges including defrauding \$40 million from a justice fund; Poland summoned Hungary's ambassador and will request the European Commission launch proceeding...
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52% Bias Score
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade
President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase purchases of American oil and gas to reduce the trade deficit; European stocks fell sharply in response.
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade
President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase purchases of American oil and gas to reduce the trade deficit; European stocks fell sharply in response.
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48% Bias Score