Ukraine and Poland to Create Gas Hub, Bypassing Russia
Ukraine and Poland are creating an East European gas hub to bypass Russia and supply fuel to Europe, using Ukrainian storage and Polish LNG terminals, as the five-year contract for Russian gas transit through Ukraine expires December 31st.
Ukraine and Poland to Create Gas Hub, Bypassing Russia
Ukraine and Poland are creating an East European gas hub to bypass Russia and supply fuel to Europe, using Ukrainian storage and Polish LNG terminals, as the five-year contract for Russian gas transit through Ukraine expires December 31st.
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36% Bias Score
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
Apple-Meta Dispute: EU's DMA Fuels Data Access Battle
Apple and Meta clash in Europe over data access, prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Meta's 15 requests for access to Apple's software have led to accusations from Apple regarding privacy and security risks, while Meta argues that Apple's resistance hinders interoperability and innovatio...
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44% 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
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Western Balkans Integration
The 5th EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels concluded with the adoption of the 2024 Brussels Declaration, reaffirming the EU's commitment to integrating the Western Balkans and outlining a €6 billion Growth Plan to accelerate the process. Leaders from six Western Balkan countries participated.
EU Reaffirms Commitment to Western Balkans Integration
The 5th EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels concluded with the adoption of the 2024 Brussels Declaration, reaffirming the EU's commitment to integrating the Western Balkans and outlining a €6 billion Growth Plan to accelerate the process. Leaders from six Western Balkan countries participated.
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44% 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
EU Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Pending Post-Assad Stability Assessment
Fifteen EU nations, including Germany, have temporarily suspended processing Syrian asylum requests, pending an assessment of Syria's post-Assad regime stability and control over its territory, as stated by the EUAA director on December 19th.
EU Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Pending Post-Assad Stability Assessment
Fifteen EU nations, including Germany, have temporarily suspended processing Syrian asylum requests, pending an assessment of Syria's post-Assad regime stability and control over its territory, as stated by the EUAA director on December 19th.
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40% Bias Score
Romania's Annulled Election Exposes Deep Political Crisis
Romania's presidential election was annulled following revelations of Russian interference and irregularities, leading to a political crisis as a pro-European coalition grapples with internal divisions and the rise of pro-Russian, right-wing parties.
Romania's Annulled Election Exposes Deep Political Crisis
Romania's presidential election was annulled following revelations of Russian interference and irregularities, leading to a political crisis as a pro-European coalition grapples with internal divisions and the rise of pro-Russian, right-wing parties.
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52% 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
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
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 Forms New Defense Committee Amidst Budgetary Constraints
The European Parliament created a new defense committee headed by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, aiming to bolster EU defense despite member states retaining primary control and a limited budget of €1.5 billion compared to the desired €500 billion.
EU Forms New Defense Committee Amidst Budgetary Constraints
The European Parliament created a new defense committee headed by Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, aiming to bolster EU defense despite member states retaining primary control and a limited budget of €1.5 billion compared to the desired €500 billion.
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48% Bias Score
Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
Poland Pledges Continued Support for Ukraine, Pushing for EU and NATO Membership
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk visited Lviv, Ukraine, on Tuesday, reaffirming Poland's unwavering support for Ukraine's defense against Russia, promising aid, and advocating for Ukraine's EU and NATO memberships during Poland's upcoming EU presidency.
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44% Bias Score