Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria's Unlikely Coalition Government Raises Concerns
Bulgaria's parliament approved a new government, a coalition of pro-Western GERB-SDS, pro-Russian socialists, and the populist ITN, raising concerns about its pro-Western stance and predicted short lifespan; the Prime Minister is Rosen Zhelyazkov, a close associate of former PM Boyko Borisov, who wi...
Bulgaria's Unlikely Coalition Government Raises Concerns
Bulgaria's parliament approved a new government, a coalition of pro-Western GERB-SDS, pro-Russian socialists, and the populist ITN, raising concerns about its pro-Western stance and predicted short lifespan; the Prime Minister is Rosen Zhelyazkov, a close associate of former PM Boyko Borisov, who wi...
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48% Bias Score
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Global Competition for Rare Earths
Greenland seeks stronger EU engagement regarding its rare earth resources vital for clean energy, amid concerns over China's dominance and increased interest from global powers like the US and Russia in the Arctic region.
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Global Competition for Rare Earths
Greenland seeks stronger EU engagement regarding its rare earth resources vital for clean energy, amid concerns over China's dominance and increased interest from global powers like the US and Russia in the Arctic region.
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48% Bias Score
EU Irregular Migration Falls 38% in 2024; Deaths Remain High.
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024, reaching approximately 239,000, the lowest level since 2021, primarily due to increased cooperation between the EU and transit countries, despite a reported 2300 deaths during Mediterranean crossings.
EU Irregular Migration Falls 38% in 2024; Deaths Remain High.
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024, reaching approximately 239,000, the lowest level since 2021, primarily due to increased cooperation between the EU and transit countries, despite a reported 2300 deaths during Mediterranean crossings.
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44% Bias Score
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Rare Earth Demand and Independence Drive
Greenland's MP Aaja Chemnitz advocates for stronger EU engagement in Greenland's rare earth mining, highlighting the EU's reliance on China for these resources and the potential for increased cooperation. This comes amidst discussions of Greenland's increasing strategic importance and its pursuit of...
Greenland Seeks Stronger EU Ties Amidst Rare Earth Demand and Independence Drive
Greenland's MP Aaja Chemnitz advocates for stronger EU engagement in Greenland's rare earth mining, highlighting the EU's reliance on China for these resources and the potential for increased cooperation. This comes amidst discussions of Greenland's increasing strategic importance and its pursuit of...
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36% Bias Score
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
Swiss Defense Minister Amherd Resigns Amidst Army Modernization Challenges
Swiss Defense Minister Viola Amherd resigned at the end of February 2025, leaving behind significant challenges including the modernization of the Swiss army, strained relations with the EU and NATO, and the implementation of a new framework agreement with the EU.
Swiss Defense Minister Amherd Resigns Amidst Army Modernization Challenges
Swiss Defense Minister Viola Amherd resigned at the end of February 2025, leaving behind significant challenges including the modernization of the Swiss army, strained relations with the EU and NATO, and the implementation of a new framework agreement with the EU.
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36% Bias Score
EU Experts Warn of Trump, Musk Threats to European Democracy
EU experts warn of threats to European democracy from a potential Trump administration and Elon Musk's actions on X, highlighting concerns about algorithm manipulation and interference in the German elections; the EU's Digital Services Act is the key tool to address this but hesitation exists due to...
EU Experts Warn of Trump, Musk Threats to European Democracy
EU experts warn of threats to European democracy from a potential Trump administration and Elon Musk's actions on X, highlighting concerns about algorithm manipulation and interference in the German elections; the EU's Digital Services Act is the key tool to address this but hesitation exists due to...
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56% Bias Score
Kosovo's Closure of Parallel Serbian Institutions Draws International Condemnation
Kosovar authorities closed ten parallel Serbian municipalities and other institutions on Wednesday, prompting sharp criticism from the EU, US, UK, and Germany for violating its EU path commitments, undermining citizen trust, and worsening relations with Serbia during election season.
Kosovo's Closure of Parallel Serbian Institutions Draws International Condemnation
Kosovar authorities closed ten parallel Serbian municipalities and other institutions on Wednesday, prompting sharp criticism from the EU, US, UK, and Germany for violating its EU path commitments, undermining citizen trust, and worsening relations with Serbia during election season.
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40% Bias Score
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
EU Monitors Meta, X Actions; DSA Enforcement Looms
The European Union is closely monitoring recent decisions by internet giants, particularly Elon Musk's actions at X and Meta's announced shift to community-based content moderation. While not directly affected by these changes, the EU remains prepared to enforce its Digital Services Act (DSA), with ...
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44% Bias Score
EU Gives France Leeway on Austerity Budget
France's new €53 billion austerity plan, involving spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce its deficit, has been met with tacit approval from the EU, although concerns remain about long-term fiscal impacts and the potential dilution of pension reforms.
EU Gives France Leeway on Austerity Budget
France's new €53 billion austerity plan, involving spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce its deficit, has been met with tacit approval from the EU, although concerns remain about long-term fiscal impacts and the potential dilution of pension reforms.
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56% Bias Score
EU Chief Kallas: Continued Support for Ukraine Crucial to Counter Russia
Kaja Kallas, the new EU foreign policy chief, urges continued support for Ukraine to counter Russia's aggression, emphasizing the need for EU unity and economic pressure on Russia, even if US support wanes. She also stresses that aiding Ukraine will help prevent future US military intervention.
EU Chief Kallas: Continued Support for Ukraine Crucial to Counter Russia
Kaja Kallas, the new EU foreign policy chief, urges continued support for Ukraine to counter Russia's aggression, emphasizing the need for EU unity and economic pressure on Russia, even if US support wanes. She also stresses that aiding Ukraine will help prevent future US military intervention.
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56% Bias Score