EU Backs Eastern Border Crackdown Amidst Russia-Belarus Migrant Crisis
The European Commission, citing a 66% rise in irregular border crossings facilitated by Russia and Belarus in 2024, supports affected EU countries temporarily suspending asylum rights and using immediate returns to counter this threat, while allocating €170 million for enhanced border security.
EU Backs Eastern Border Crackdown Amidst Russia-Belarus Migrant Crisis
The European Commission, citing a 66% rise in irregular border crossings facilitated by Russia and Belarus in 2024, supports affected EU countries temporarily suspending asylum rights and using immediate returns to counter this threat, while allocating €170 million for enhanced border security.
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68% Bias Score
Macron Urges Georgia to Release Detainees Amidst Postponement of EU Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and the founder of Georgia's ruling party spoke for an hour today, with Macron expressing regret over the situation in Georgia and urging the release of over 250 protesters arrested during demonstrations against the government's decision to postpone EU accession talk...
Macron Urges Georgia to Release Detainees Amidst Postponement of EU Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and the founder of Georgia's ruling party spoke for an hour today, with Macron expressing regret over the situation in Georgia and urging the release of over 250 protesters arrested during demonstrations against the government's decision to postpone EU accession talk...
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40% Bias Score
U.K. and EU Collaborate Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Potential Policies
The U.K. and the EU held meetings in Brussels to discuss closer collaboration on trade, defense, and support for Ukraine in response to President-elect Trump's protectionist statements and potential reduction of aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift towards a more unified approach.
U.K. and EU Collaborate Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Potential Policies
The U.K. and the EU held meetings in Brussels to discuss closer collaboration on trade, defense, and support for Ukraine in response to President-elect Trump's protectionist statements and potential reduction of aid to Ukraine, signaling a shift towards a more unified approach.
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44% Bias Score
EU Agrees to Reduced Fishing Quotas for 2025, Focusing on Mediterranean Overfishing
EU fisheries ministers agreed to reduced fishing quotas for 2025, particularly in the Mediterranean, aiming to combat overfishing while employing a compensation mechanism for countries adopting conservation measures. Negotiations were intense, with a final agreement settling on reductions of 66% in ...
EU Agrees to Reduced Fishing Quotas for 2025, Focusing on Mediterranean Overfishing
EU fisheries ministers agreed to reduced fishing quotas for 2025, particularly in the Mediterranean, aiming to combat overfishing while employing a compensation mechanism for countries adopting conservation measures. Negotiations were intense, with a final agreement settling on reductions of 66% in ...
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44% Bias Score
Widespread PFAS Contamination Exceeds EU Limits in European Waters
European waters, particularly in the Netherlands (96% exceedance), Belgium, France, and Iceland (100% exceedance), show widespread PFAS contamination exceeding EU limits, posing health risks and hindering the 2027 goal of 'good chemical status'.
Widespread PFAS Contamination Exceeds EU Limits in European Waters
European waters, particularly in the Netherlands (96% exceedance), Belgium, France, and Iceland (100% exceedance), show widespread PFAS contamination exceeding EU limits, posing health risks and hindering the 2027 goal of 'good chemical status'.
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24% Bias Score
"EU Air Pollution Improves, but Remains Above WHO Standards, Causing 239,000 Deaths in 2022"
"A new European Environment Agency (EEA) study reveals a 45% reduction in deaths linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution since 2005, reaching 239,000 in 2022, yet still exceeding WHO recommendations; additional deaths result from ozone and nitrogen dioxide pollution, impacting ecosystems...
"EU Air Pollution Improves, but Remains Above WHO Standards, Causing 239,000 Deaths in 2022"
"A new European Environment Agency (EEA) study reveals a 45% reduction in deaths linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution since 2005, reaching 239,000 in 2022, yet still exceeding WHO recommendations; additional deaths result from ozone and nitrogen dioxide pollution, impacting ecosystems...
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40% Bias Score
EU Allows Border Restrictions on Asylum Rights Amidst Migrant Crisis
The European Commission allows EU countries bordering Russia and Belarus to restrict asylum rights due to the weaponization of migrants; Poland and Finland will receive the largest share of €170 million in EU funding to bolster border security.
EU Allows Border Restrictions on Asylum Rights Amidst Migrant Crisis
The European Commission allows EU countries bordering Russia and Belarus to restrict asylum rights due to the weaponization of migrants; Poland and Finland will receive the largest share of €170 million in EU funding to bolster border security.
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40% Bias Score
European NGOs Challenge Glyphosate Authorization Renewal in EU Court
European NGOs, including PAN Europe, ClientEarth, and Générations Futures, filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice on December 11, 2023, challenging the European Commission's November 2023 decision to extend the authorization of the controversial herbicide glyphosate until 2033, citing co...
European NGOs Challenge Glyphosate Authorization Renewal in EU Court
European NGOs, including PAN Europe, ClientEarth, and Générations Futures, filed a lawsuit with the European Court of Justice on December 11, 2023, challenging the European Commission's November 2023 decision to extend the authorization of the controversial herbicide glyphosate until 2033, citing co...
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40% Bias Score
EU Agrees on 2025 Fishing Limits, Mediterranean Quotas Reduced
EU fisheries ministers agreed on 2025 fishing limits, reducing quotas in the Mediterranean to protect overfished stocks while allowing countries to maintain 2024 levels through conservation measures, prompting debate over long-term sustainability.
EU Agrees on 2025 Fishing Limits, Mediterranean Quotas Reduced
EU fisheries ministers agreed on 2025 fishing limits, reducing quotas in the Mediterranean to protect overfished stocks while allowing countries to maintain 2024 levels through conservation measures, prompting debate over long-term sustainability.
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32% Bias Score
Air Pollution in the EU Linked to 239,000 Deaths in 2022
A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) estimates that at least 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributable to air pollution, exceeding WHO recommendations, although a 45% decrease since 2005 in PM2.5-related deaths is noted.
Air Pollution in the EU Linked to 239,000 Deaths in 2022
A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) estimates that at least 239,000 deaths in the EU in 2022 were attributable to air pollution, exceeding WHO recommendations, although a 45% decrease since 2005 in PM2.5-related deaths is noted.
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36% Bias Score
55 Groups Urge EU to Pressure Turkey on 'Influence Agency' Bill
On Tuesday, 55 organizations urged the European Commission to publicly pressure Turkey into withdrawing its controversial 'influence agency' bill, citing concerns that it violates democratic principles and could harm Turkey's relationship with the EU. The bill, similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' la...
55 Groups Urge EU to Pressure Turkey on 'Influence Agency' Bill
On Tuesday, 55 organizations urged the European Commission to publicly pressure Turkey into withdrawing its controversial 'influence agency' bill, citing concerns that it violates democratic principles and could harm Turkey's relationship with the EU. The bill, similar to Russia's 'foreign agent' la...
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56% Bias Score
Ελλάδα: Δημιουργία εργοστασίου τεχνητής νοημοσύνης "Pharos" με χρηματοδότηση 30 εκατομμυρίων ευρώ
Η Ελλάδα θα δημιουργήσει το εργοστάσιο τεχνητής νοημοσύνης "Pharos", με κοινοτική και εθνική χρηματοδότηση 30 εκατομμυρίων ευρώ, ξεκινώντας τον Μάρτιο του 2025, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της καινοτομίας και την αντιμετώπιση κοινωνικών προκλήσεων.
Ελλάδα: Δημιουργία εργοστασίου τεχνητής νοημοσύνης "Pharos" με χρηματοδότηση 30 εκατομμυρίων ευρώ
Η Ελλάδα θα δημιουργήσει το εργοστάσιο τεχνητής νοημοσύνης "Pharos", με κοινοτική και εθνική χρηματοδότηση 30 εκατομμυρίων ευρώ, ξεκινώντας τον Μάρτιο του 2025, με στόχο την ενίσχυση της καινοτομίας και την αντιμετώπιση κοινωνικών προκλήσεων.
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36% Bias Score