Central European Firms Urge EU to Extend Russian Gas Transit Deal
Central European energy firms urged the EU to extend a Russian gas transit deal through Ukraine, fearing supply disruptions and price increases; Slovakia estimates a €220 million loss if the deal ends, while Moldova's Transnistria region faces severe gas shortages.
Central European Firms Urge EU to Extend Russian Gas Transit Deal
Central European energy firms urged the EU to extend a Russian gas transit deal through Ukraine, fearing supply disruptions and price increases; Slovakia estimates a €220 million loss if the deal ends, while Moldova's Transnistria region faces severe gas shortages.
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52% Bias Score
EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
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40% Bias Score
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
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48% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
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48% Bias Score
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
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52% Bias Score
Georgia's Disputed Election: Pro-Russian Leader Elected Amidst Protests
Despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud and intimidation, Micheil Kavelasjvili, an anti-Western politician, was elected Georgian president by a special electoral college; current president Salome Zoerabisjvili refuses to concede, leading to mass protests.
Georgia's Disputed Election: Pro-Russian Leader Elected Amidst Protests
Despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud and intimidation, Micheil Kavelasjvili, an anti-Western politician, was elected Georgian president by a special electoral college; current president Salome Zoerabisjvili refuses to concede, leading to mass protests.
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44% Bias Score
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Agricultural Concerns
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected", allowing hunting to address agricultural concerns despite public opposition and potential ecological risks; the decision follows a proposal from the European Parliament and a survey showi...
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Agricultural Concerns
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected", allowing hunting to address agricultural concerns despite public opposition and potential ecological risks; the decision follows a proposal from the European Parliament and a survey showi...
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20% Bias Score
30 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Kursk Region Attacks
Ukraine's military intelligence reported that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in attacks in Russia's Kursk region on December 14-15, 2024, with three more missing; fresh troops are replacing losses.
30 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Kursk Region Attacks
Ukraine's military intelligence reported that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in attacks in Russia's Kursk region on December 14-15, 2024, with three more missing; fresh troops are replacing losses.
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36% Bias Score
EU's Climate Policy Faces Backlash Over Lack of Incentives
Former EU crisis chief Janez Lenarčič criticizes the EU's climate policies for relying too heavily on penalties rather than incentives, warning of a potential backlash similar to France's 'gilets jaunes' protests. He cites insufficient funding for social support measures and a lack of investment in ...
EU's Climate Policy Faces Backlash Over Lack of Incentives
Former EU crisis chief Janez Lenarčič criticizes the EU's climate policies for relying too heavily on penalties rather than incentives, warning of a potential backlash similar to France's 'gilets jaunes' protests. He cites insufficient funding for social support measures and a lack of investment in ...
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60% Bias Score
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
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36% Bias Score
Norway's Soaring Electricity Prices Fuel Debate on Energy Exports
Norway's electricity prices have skyrocketed due to low wind power in Germany and the North Sea, and cold temperatures at home. This prompted the ruling parties to pledge to cut power interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 and potentially renegotiate deals with the UK and Germany, to prioritize domest...
Norway's Soaring Electricity Prices Fuel Debate on Energy Exports
Norway's electricity prices have skyrocketed due to low wind power in Germany and the North Sea, and cold temperatures at home. This prompted the ruling parties to pledge to cut power interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 and potentially renegotiate deals with the UK and Germany, to prioritize domest...
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48% Bias Score
Schengen Agreement at 40: Internal Border Controls Undermine Free Movement
The 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement is threatened by increased internal border controls within the EU, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, implemented to manage irregular migration, despite criticism from Luxembourg and ongoing debates about their effectiveness.
Schengen Agreement at 40: Internal Border Controls Undermine Free Movement
The 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement is threatened by increased internal border controls within the EU, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, implemented to manage irregular migration, despite criticism from Luxembourg and ongoing debates about their effectiveness.
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52% Bias Score