Zourabichvili Urges EU Intervention in Georgia's Election Crisis
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili urged the EU to pressure Georgia's government into holding new elections due to alleged election irregularities and the violent suppression of protests on December 18th, warning of potential Russian influence and regional instability if the EU does not interve...
Zourabichvili Urges EU Intervention in Georgia's Election Crisis
Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili urged the EU to pressure Georgia's government into holding new elections due to alleged election irregularities and the violent suppression of protests on December 18th, warning of potential Russian influence and regional instability if the EU does not interve...
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44% Bias Score
Greece's VAT Gap Narrows Significantly in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell by 3.8 percentage points in 2022 to 13.7% of expected revenue, representing a €2.959 billion reduction and ranking fourth-best in the EU. This success is attributed to anti-tax evasion measures and potentially allows further tax cuts, though a significant gap remains.
Greece's VAT Gap Narrows Significantly in 2022
Greece's VAT gap fell by 3.8 percentage points in 2022 to 13.7% of expected revenue, representing a €2.959 billion reduction and ranking fourth-best in the EU. This success is attributed to anti-tax evasion measures and potentially allows further tax cuts, though a significant gap remains.
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24% Bias Score
Zourabichvili Accuses Russia of Manipulating Georgian Elections, Calls for EU Action
Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili accuses Russia of manipulating the October 26 parliamentary elections through vote rigging, money laundering, and restrictive legislation, prompting calls for EU intervention and highlighting concerns about Georgia's stability and EU's response to Russi...
Zourabichvili Accuses Russia of Manipulating Georgian Elections, Calls for EU Action
Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili accuses Russia of manipulating the October 26 parliamentary elections through vote rigging, money laundering, and restrictive legislation, prompting calls for EU intervention and highlighting concerns about Georgia's stability and EU's response to Russi...
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44% Bias Score
Germany's Climate Action: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Challenges
A Bertelsmann Foundation study ranks Germany seventh among 30 OECD and EU countries in climate policy, but fifteenth in energy system decarbonization and eighth in resource efficiency; the study highlights slow energy grid modernization and insufficient circular economy monitoring as key weaknesses.
Germany's Climate Action: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Future Challenges
A Bertelsmann Foundation study ranks Germany seventh among 30 OECD and EU countries in climate policy, but fifteenth in energy system decarbonization and eighth in resource efficiency; the study highlights slow energy grid modernization and insufficient circular economy monitoring as key weaknesses.
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40% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok for Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of EU law related to alleged Russian interference in Romania's presidential elections, where pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu used the platform extensively, leading to the first round's annulment.
EU Investigates TikTok for Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Elections
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potential violations of EU law related to alleged Russian interference in Romania's presidential elections, where pro-Russian candidate Calin Georgescu used the platform extensively, leading to the first round's annulment.
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48% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission is investigating TikTok's role in the Romanian presidential election after the Constitutional Court annulled the first round due to alleged Russian interference via over 25,000 created accounts promoting a pro-Russian candidate, also highlighting paid Telegram channels.
EU Investigates TikTok's Role in Romanian Election Interference
The European Commission is investigating TikTok's role in the Romanian presidential election after the Constitutional Court annulled the first round due to alleged Russian interference via over 25,000 created accounts promoting a pro-Russian candidate, also highlighting paid Telegram channels.
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52% Bias Score
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Rising Tensions
Israel closed its embassy in Ireland in response to Ireland's recognition of Palestine and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza, prompting criticism from former Israeli diplomats; €3.6 billion in goods were imported by Ireland from Israel in 2023.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Accuses Russia of Election Interference Amidst Protests and EU Inaction
Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili accuses Russia of manipulating the October 26 parliamentary elections through vote buying, intimidation, and propaganda, leading to widespread protests and a crackdown by the ruling Georgian Dream party; she calls for EU intervention and new elections.
Georgia Accuses Russia of Election Interference Amidst Protests and EU Inaction
Former Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili accuses Russia of manipulating the October 26 parliamentary elections through vote buying, intimidation, and propaganda, leading to widespread protests and a crackdown by the ruling Georgian Dream party; she calls for EU intervention and new elections.
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68% Bias Score
EU Faces Pressure to Reconsider Automaker CO2 Emission Fines
France, Italy, and other EU countries are opposing potential fines for automakers failing to meet 2025 CO2 emission targets, arguing it would harm the industry's competitiveness. This follows the EU's plan to ban new combustion engine vehicles by 2035.
EU Faces Pressure to Reconsider Automaker CO2 Emission Fines
France, Italy, and other EU countries are opposing potential fines for automakers failing to meet 2025 CO2 emission targets, arguing it would harm the industry's competitiveness. This follows the EU's plan to ban new combustion engine vehicles by 2035.
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Economic Stagnation: A Contrast to Past Influence
Germany's economic growth lags behind EU peers, registering -0.3% compared to Spain's 3.4%, Ireland's 2.5%, Greece's 2.4%, and Portugal's 1.9%, highlighting the consequences of prioritizing social spending over structural reforms, unlike the austerity measures Germany advocated for other countries d...
Germany's Economic Stagnation: A Contrast to Past Influence
Germany's economic growth lags behind EU peers, registering -0.3% compared to Spain's 3.4%, Ireland's 2.5%, Greece's 2.4%, and Portugal's 1.9%, highlighting the consequences of prioritizing social spending over structural reforms, unlike the austerity measures Germany advocated for other countries d...
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52% Bias Score
EU Reaffirms Strong Support for Ukraine's EU Membership Bid
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its full support for Ukraine's EU membership, praising its reform progress despite the war and pledging continued financial and political backing, contingent on continued reform implementation.
EU Reaffirms Strong Support for Ukraine's EU Membership Bid
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its full support for Ukraine's EU membership, praising its reform progress despite the war and pledging continued financial and political backing, contingent on continued reform implementation.
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40% Bias Score
Poland to Pressure Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks, Strengthen Sanctions
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, on December 16th in Brussels, advocated pressuring Russia, not Ukraine, into peace talks, promising increased EU sanctions against Russia, especially its "shadow fleet," during Poland's upcoming EU presidency, starting January 1st, and scheduling key meetin...
Poland to Pressure Russia in Ukraine Peace Talks, Strengthen Sanctions
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, on December 16th in Brussels, advocated pressuring Russia, not Ukraine, into peace talks, promising increased EU sanctions against Russia, especially its "shadow fleet," during Poland's upcoming EU presidency, starting January 1st, and scheduling key meetin...
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36% Bias Score