EU Postpones Key Decisions Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU's December European Council in Brussels discussed the impact of Trump's return, the war in Ukraine, migration, and EU autonomy, but postponed major decisions to the first quarter of 2024 due to the absence of key leaders and pre-agreed conclusions.
EU Postpones Key Decisions Amidst Geopolitical Uncertainty
The EU's December European Council in Brussels discussed the impact of Trump's return, the war in Ukraine, migration, and EU autonomy, but postponed major decisions to the first quarter of 2024 due to the absence of key leaders and pre-agreed conclusions.
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36% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging Over Health Concerns
The European Commission has banned bisphenol A (BPA) in most food and drink packaging due to health concerns, following a 2023 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion that significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake; an 18-month phase-out period is in place for most products.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging Over Health Concerns
The European Commission has banned bisphenol A (BPA) in most food and drink packaging due to health concerns, following a 2023 European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) opinion that significantly lowered the tolerable daily intake; an 18-month phase-out period is in place for most products.
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36% Bias Score
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade
President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase purchases of American oil and gas to reduce the trade deficit; European stocks fell sharply in response.
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs Over Energy Trade
President-elect Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose tariffs on the European Union unless they significantly increase purchases of American oil and gas to reduce the trade deficit; European stocks fell sharply in response.
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48% Bias Score
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
EU Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Georgian Diplomats Amid Crackdown on Protests
The European Commission proposed suspending visa-free travel for Georgian diplomats and officials in response to the violent crackdown on protestors, lasting 22 days, demonstrating against the government's pro-Russia stance and the unexpected halt of EU accession talks until 2028, defying the Europe...
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40% Bias Score
AfD's "Dexit" Plan Faces Strong Economic Opposition
The AfD, a German far-right party, plans Germany's withdrawal from the European Union and the Eurozone if elected in 2025; this is strongly opposed by German economists who project €690 billion in losses and 2.5 million job losses within five years.
AfD's "Dexit" Plan Faces Strong Economic Opposition
The AfD, a German far-right party, plans Germany's withdrawal from the European Union and the Eurozone if elected in 2025; this is strongly opposed by German economists who project €690 billion in losses and 2.5 million job losses within five years.
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52% Bias Score
EU Outlines Principles for Normalizing Relations With Post-Assad Syria
The EU agreed on key principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, prioritizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe return of refugees, while cautiously engaging with the formerly Al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, w...
EU Outlines Principles for Normalizing Relations With Post-Assad Syria
The EU agreed on key principles for normalizing relations with Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime, prioritizing a Syrian-led political process, human rights, and the safe return of refugees, while cautiously engaging with the formerly Al-Qaeda-linked Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group, w...
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44% Bias Score
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
Turkey-Syria Maritime Deal Threatens Cyprus's EEZ
Greece and Cyprus are closely monitoring Turkey's potential maritime boundary agreement with Syria, which could significantly curtail Cyprus's sovereign rights in the Eastern Mediterranean, prompting diplomatic efforts among European leaders to counter this move.
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48% Bias Score
Poland accuses Hungary of hostile act over asylum granted to wanted official
Poland accuses Hungary of a hostile act for granting political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister facing 11 charges including defrauding \$40 million from a justice fund; Poland summoned Hungary's ambassador and will request the European Commission launch proceeding...
Poland accuses Hungary of hostile act over asylum granted to wanted official
Poland accuses Hungary of a hostile act for granting political asylum to Marcin Romanowski, a former Polish deputy justice minister facing 11 charges including defrauding \$40 million from a justice fund; Poland summoned Hungary's ambassador and will request the European Commission launch proceeding...
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52% Bias Score
EU Butter Prices Surge Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Across the EU, butter prices increased by 19% between October 2023 and October 2024 due to a global milk shortage caused by reduced production and exacerbated by factors like energy costs and disease outbreaks; this has led to government interventions and consumer changes in purchasing habits.
EU Butter Prices Surge Amidst Global Milk Shortage
Across the EU, butter prices increased by 19% between October 2023 and October 2024 due to a global milk shortage caused by reduced production and exacerbated by factors like energy costs and disease outbreaks; this has led to government interventions and consumer changes in purchasing habits.
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44% Bias Score
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
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
Scholz opposes EU car emission fines
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposes EU fines on carmakers for missing 2025 CO2 emission targets (93.6g/km, €95/gram penalty), citing economic challenges and upcoming elections, creating tension between environmental regulations and industrial needs.
Scholz opposes EU car emission fines
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposes EU fines on carmakers for missing 2025 CO2 emission targets (93.6g/km, €95/gram penalty), citing economic challenges and upcoming elections, creating tension between environmental regulations and industrial needs.
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52% Bias Score