Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Trade Deficit
Donald Trump threatened the European Union with tariffs on goods unless it significantly reduces its trade deficit with the United States by increasing purchases of American oil and gas; the US had a $202.5 billion trade deficit with the EU in 2022.
Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Trade Deficit
Donald Trump threatened the European Union with tariffs on goods unless it significantly reduces its trade deficit with the United States by increasing purchases of American oil and gas; the US had a $202.5 billion trade deficit with the EU in 2022.
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52% Bias Score
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
European Leaders Meet Zelenskyy Amidst Peace Negotiation Concerns
European leaders, including Chancellor Scholz and Prime Minister Rutte, met with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia and potential peace negotiations, amid concerns about US President-elect Trump's approach.
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44% Bias Score
EU Backs Ukraine as Trump Calls for Ceasefire
The EU invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to a summit to show support amid Russia's ongoing invasion; Donald Trump simultaneously called for an immediate ceasefire, while the UK announced $286 million in military aid for Ukraine in 2025; reports indicate 100 North Korean soldiers have died fightin...
EU Backs Ukraine as Trump Calls for Ceasefire
The EU invited Ukrainian President Zelensky to a summit to show support amid Russia's ongoing invasion; Donald Trump simultaneously called for an immediate ceasefire, while the UK announced $286 million in military aid for Ukraine in 2025; reports indicate 100 North Korean soldiers have died fightin...
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48% Bias Score
EU Affirms Ukraine's Agency in Future Decisions Amid Concerns Over Trump Administration
EU leaders in Brussels declared that no decisions will be made about war-torn Ukraine without its consent or excluding European partners, amid concerns about President-elect Trump's incoming administration and potential deals with Russia. The EU has committed more than $187 billion in aid to Ukraine...
EU Affirms Ukraine's Agency in Future Decisions Amid Concerns Over Trump Administration
EU leaders in Brussels declared that no decisions will be made about war-torn Ukraine without its consent or excluding European partners, amid concerns about President-elect Trump's incoming administration and potential deals with Russia. The EU has committed more than $187 billion in aid to Ukraine...
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48% Bias Score
AfD Doubles Down on EU Exit Pledge Despite Economic Warnings
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reaffirmed its intention to remove Germany from the European Union and the euro, proposing a "Europe of fatherlands" and a "transfer union" as replacements; however, this plan faces substantial economic and constitutional challenges.
AfD Doubles Down on EU Exit Pledge Despite Economic Warnings
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has reaffirmed its intention to remove Germany from the European Union and the euro, proposing a "Europe of fatherlands" and a "transfer union" as replacements; however, this plan faces substantial economic and constitutional challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia's President Accuses Ruling Party of Rigging Elections, Defies Inauguration
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili alleges the October 26 parliamentary elections were rigged with Russian interference, citing \$200 million in illicit funds and ballot stuffing, refusing to step down despite the upcoming inauguration of a new president chosen by the ruling Georgian Dream part...
Georgia's President Accuses Ruling Party of Rigging Elections, Defies Inauguration
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili alleges the October 26 parliamentary elections were rigged with Russian interference, citing \$200 million in illicit funds and ballot stuffing, refusing to step down despite the upcoming inauguration of a new president chosen by the ruling Georgian Dream part...
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52% Bias Score
EU Pledges €30 Billion to Ukraine, Addresses Middle East, Syria, and Migration
The European Council, under António Costa, met in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria's new HTS leadership, and migration; they pledged €30 billion in aid to Ukraine by 2025, largely for weapons, and will cautiously assess Syria's new leadership.
EU Pledges €30 Billion to Ukraine, Addresses Middle East, Syria, and Migration
The European Council, under António Costa, met in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria's new HTS leadership, and migration; they pledged €30 billion in aid to Ukraine by 2025, largely for weapons, and will cautiously assess Syria's new leadership.
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44% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges Trump for Unified Front Against Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appealed to President-elect Trump for unity with Europe to counter Russia's aggression in Ukraine, while the EU plans to reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and a just peace settlement.
Zelenskyy Urges Trump for Unified Front Against Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appealed to President-elect Trump for unity with Europe to counter Russia's aggression in Ukraine, while the EU plans to reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and a just peace settlement.
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52% Bias Score
Ukraine's Dependence on US Aid Creates European Security Dilemma
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy expressed concerns about a potential US aid cut-off under a Trump presidency, highlighting Europe's limited capacity to secure Ukraine's future and the risk of a Russian-imposed peace deal leaving Europe to manage a frozen conflict.
Ukraine's Dependence on US Aid Creates European Security Dilemma
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy expressed concerns about a potential US aid cut-off under a Trump presidency, highlighting Europe's limited capacity to secure Ukraine's future and the risk of a Russian-imposed peace deal leaving Europe to manage a frozen conflict.
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EU Asylum Applications to Reach Near One Million in 2024 Despite German Decrease
The EU expects around one million asylum applications in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023 but still a high number; Germany shows a significant decrease of 28.8% in applications compared to the previous year; main source countries include Syria, Afghanistan, Turkey, and notably, visa-exempt Venezuel...
EU Asylum Applications to Reach Near One Million in 2024 Despite German Decrease
The EU expects around one million asylum applications in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023 but still a high number; Germany shows a significant decrease of 28.8% in applications compared to the previous year; main source countries include Syria, Afghanistan, Turkey, and notably, visa-exempt Venezuel...
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40% Bias Score
Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
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56% Bias Score
Bosnia-Herzegovina, EU Finalize Border Security Agreement Amid Rising Irregular Crossings
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union finalized a border security agreement on Wednesday, integrating BiH into the EU's security framework and allowing Frontex agents to assist with border security amid a 30% increase in irregular crossings from BiH to Croatia in the first nine months of 202...
Bosnia-Herzegovina, EU Finalize Border Security Agreement Amid Rising Irregular Crossings
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union finalized a border security agreement on Wednesday, integrating BiH into the EU's security framework and allowing Frontex agents to assist with border security amid a 30% increase in irregular crossings from BiH to Croatia in the first nine months of 202...
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40% Bias Score