Jourova Condemns Spread of Illiberal Laws Across EU
Former EU Vice-President Vera Jourova decried the spread of illiberal laws across the EU, citing Hungary's restrictive legislation as a primary example and expressing concern over similar actions in Bulgaria, Slovakia, Italy and Romania, impacting media freedom and LGBT+ rights, prompting infringeme...
Jourova Condemns Spread of Illiberal Laws Across EU
Former EU Vice-President Vera Jourova decried the spread of illiberal laws across the EU, citing Hungary's restrictive legislation as a primary example and expressing concern over similar actions in Bulgaria, Slovakia, Italy and Romania, impacting media freedom and LGBT+ rights, prompting infringeme...
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40% Bias Score
China-Europe Cooperation: A Counterbalance to Global Instability
The EU's "de-risking" strategy addresses economic challenges stemming from geopolitical instability, while China-Europe cooperation is presented as a key alternative to mitigate risks, enhance economic security, and foster global stability.
China-Europe Cooperation: A Counterbalance to Global Instability
The EU's "de-risking" strategy addresses economic challenges stemming from geopolitical instability, while China-Europe cooperation is presented as a key alternative to mitigate risks, enhance economic security, and foster global stability.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Protests Amidst EU Accession Suspension
Mass protests in Georgia, sparked by the government's suspension of EU accession talks and a disputed election, have resulted in police violently suppressing demonstrators, injuring over 100 and detaining over 300, including a journalist who suffered a fractured skull.
Georgia: Violent Crackdown on Protests Amidst EU Accession Suspension
Mass protests in Georgia, sparked by the government's suspension of EU accession talks and a disputed election, have resulted in police violently suppressing demonstrators, injuring over 100 and detaining over 300, including a journalist who suffered a fractured skull.
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44% Bias Score
Federal Anti-SLAPP Law Introduced to Protect Free Speech
Senators Ron Wyden, and Representatives Jamie Raskin and Kevin Kiley introduced the Free Speech Protection Act (FSPA), a federal Anti-SLAPP law modeled after the UPEPA, to protect free speech in federal courts by allowing quicker dismissal of meritless lawsuits, addressing jurisdictional inconsisten...
Federal Anti-SLAPP Law Introduced to Protect Free Speech
Senators Ron Wyden, and Representatives Jamie Raskin and Kevin Kiley introduced the Free Speech Protection Act (FSPA), a federal Anti-SLAPP law modeled after the UPEPA, to protect free speech in federal courts by allowing quicker dismissal of meritless lawsuits, addressing jurisdictional inconsisten...
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48% Bias Score
EU and Mercosur Conclude Landmark Free Trade Deal
The EU and Mercosur concluded a major free trade agreement after two decades of negotiations, creating a vast free trade zone despite concerns from some member states about agricultural competition and environmental impacts; Germany played a crucial role in finalizing the agreement through a majorit...
EU and Mercosur Conclude Landmark Free Trade Deal
The EU and Mercosur concluded a major free trade agreement after two decades of negotiations, creating a vast free trade zone despite concerns from some member states about agricultural competition and environmental impacts; Germany played a crucial role in finalizing the agreement through a majorit...
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40% Bias Score
EU to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide
The EU will impose definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide imports starting January 2025, prompting opposition from EU paint industries and a statement from China expressing concern and vowing to monitor the situation closely. This is one of 15 trade defense investigations the EU ...
EU to Impose Anti-Dumping Duties on Chinese Titanium Dioxide
The EU will impose definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide imports starting January 2025, prompting opposition from EU paint industries and a statement from China expressing concern and vowing to monitor the situation closely. This is one of 15 trade defense investigations the EU ...
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36% Bias Score
Georgia Protests: Crackdown on Opposition Amidst EU Accession Halt
Ongoing protests in Georgia against the government entered their eighth day on Thursday, marked by road blockades, arrests of opposition figures like Nika Gwaramia, and violent crackdowns by security forces, fueled by the government's decision to halt EU accession talks and its controversial "Agent'...
Georgia Protests: Crackdown on Opposition Amidst EU Accession Halt
Ongoing protests in Georgia against the government entered their eighth day on Thursday, marked by road blockades, arrests of opposition figures like Nika Gwaramia, and violent crackdowns by security forces, fueled by the government's decision to halt EU accession talks and its controversial "Agent'...
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52% Bias Score
Thousands Protest Far-Right Presidential Candidate's Rise in Romania
A pro-EU demonstration with over 4,000 participants took place in Bucharest on December 7th, expressing concern over far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's rise to power, days before the December 8th runoff election.
Thousands Protest Far-Right Presidential Candidate's Rise in Romania
A pro-EU demonstration with over 4,000 participants took place in Bucharest on December 7th, expressing concern over far-right presidential candidate Calin Georgescu's rise to power, days before the December 8th runoff election.
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60% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Completion Amidst Criticism
The EU and Mercosur are finalizing a free trade agreement creating one of the world's largest free trade zones with over 700 million people, aiming to boost economic growth and market access but facing criticism over environmental and competitive concerns.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Nears Completion Amidst Criticism
The EU and Mercosur are finalizing a free trade agreement creating one of the world's largest free trade zones with over 700 million people, aiming to boost economic growth and market access but facing criticism over environmental and competitive concerns.
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36% Bias Score
EU Criticizes Hungary's Fiscal Plans for Missing Data
The European Commission criticized Hungary's fiscal plans for missing key information and unreliable data, potentially delaying the assessment until mid-January and risking EU sanctions.
EU Criticizes Hungary's Fiscal Plans for Missing Data
The European Commission criticized Hungary's fiscal plans for missing key information and unreliable data, potentially delaying the assessment until mid-January and risking EU sanctions.
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40% Bias Score
Invisible Migration: Croatia's Strict Border Controls and the Rise of Clandestine Movement
Croatia, a Schengen member since January 2023, registered 26,534 illegal border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, primarily from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, migrants remain largely invisible due to strict border controls and the risk of pushbacks, leaving traces ...
Invisible Migration: Croatia's Strict Border Controls and the Rise of Clandestine Movement
Croatia, a Schengen member since January 2023, registered 26,534 illegal border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, primarily from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, migrants remain largely invisible due to strict border controls and the risk of pushbacks, leaving traces ...
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60% Bias Score
EU and Mercosur Conclude Free Trade Agreement Amidst Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc reached a free trade agreement after more than 20 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones; however, the deal faces opposition from several EU member states and environmental groups.
EU and Mercosur Conclude Free Trade Agreement Amidst Opposition
The European Union and Mercosur trade bloc reached a free trade agreement after more than 20 years of negotiations, creating one of the world's largest free trade zones; however, the deal faces opposition from several EU member states and environmental groups.
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36% Bias Score