Georgia Elects Pro-Russia President Amidst Protests and Constitutional Crisis
Following contested parliamentary elections and the postponement of EU membership talks, Georgia's electoral college elected pro-Russia politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, despite widespread protests and international condemnation, sparking a constitutional crisis.
Georgia Elects Pro-Russia President Amidst Protests and Constitutional Crisis
Following contested parliamentary elections and the postponement of EU membership talks, Georgia's electoral college elected pro-Russia politician Mikheil Kavelashvili as president, despite widespread protests and international condemnation, sparking a constitutional crisis.
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Georgia Faces Potential Dual Presidency Amidst Political Crisis
Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party is attempting to install pro-Russian Mikhail Kavelashvili as president despite incumbent Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to leave office following disputed elections that sparked mass protests; Zourabichvili calls for new elections, while the EU considers sanctio...
Georgia Faces Potential Dual Presidency Amidst Political Crisis
Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party is attempting to install pro-Russian Mikhail Kavelashvili as president despite incumbent Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to leave office following disputed elections that sparked mass protests; Zourabichvili calls for new elections, while the EU considers sanctio...
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EU Sets Conditions for U.K. Trade Deal Renegotiation
The EU demands the U.K. accept its court's jurisdiction, maintain EU fishing access, and implement a youth mobility program before discussing post-Brexit trade deal revisions; a 19-page document outlining these conditions was presented to EU ministers on Tuesday.
EU Sets Conditions for U.K. Trade Deal Renegotiation
The EU demands the U.K. accept its court's jurisdiction, maintain EU fishing access, and implement a youth mobility program before discussing post-Brexit trade deal revisions; a 19-page document outlining these conditions was presented to EU ministers on Tuesday.
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EU Demands Full Implementation of Kosovo-Serbia Agreements
The EU's draft conclusions for enlargement demand full implementation of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue agreements, including the Association of Serb Majority Municipalities, to ensure their EU integration. Kosovo's refusal to submit the EU's draft statute to its Constitutional Court, as urged by the US...
EU Demands Full Implementation of Kosovo-Serbia Agreements
The EU's draft conclusions for enlargement demand full implementation of the Kosovo-Serbia dialogue agreements, including the Association of Serb Majority Municipalities, to ensure their EU integration. Kosovo's refusal to submit the EU's draft statute to its Constitutional Court, as urged by the US...
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Controversial Georgian Parliament Chair Election Fuels Protests"
Mikheil Kavelachvili was elected chairman of the Georgian parliament with 224 votes, despite opposition claims of election fraud and President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the vote, leading to ongoing protests in Tbilisi and raising concerns about Georgia's democrati...
Controversial Georgian Parliament Chair Election Fuels Protests"
Mikheil Kavelachvili was elected chairman of the Georgian parliament with 224 votes, despite opposition claims of election fraud and President Salome Zourabichvili's refusal to recognize the legitimacy of the vote, leading to ongoing protests in Tbilisi and raising concerns about Georgia's democrati...
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Slovakia Faces Hurdles in 2025 Gas Supply Negotiations
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico announced "very intense" negotiations for 2025 natural gas supplies, facing challenges from Ukraine and expensive Western alternatives, while the EU's new energy chief aims to fully sever ties with Russia.
Slovakia Faces Hurdles in 2025 Gas Supply Negotiations
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico announced "very intense" negotiations for 2025 natural gas supplies, facing challenges from Ukraine and expensive Western alternatives, while the EU's new energy chief aims to fully sever ties with Russia.
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Georgia Elects Anti-West President Amidst Pro-EU Protests
Georgia elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a staunch critic of the West, as its new president on Saturday, amidst massive protests against the government's suspension of EU accession talks until 2028, raising concerns about Georgia's future relations with the West and its democratic trajectory.
Georgia Elects Anti-West President Amidst Pro-EU Protests
Georgia elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a staunch critic of the West, as its new president on Saturday, amidst massive protests against the government's suspension of EU accession talks until 2028, raising concerns about Georgia's future relations with the West and its democratic trajectory.
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52% Bias Score
Pro-Russian Figure Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavlasvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, was elected president of Georgia by an electoral college controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, amidst large-scale pro-EU protests and following disputed elections.
Pro-Russian Figure Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavlasvili, a pro-Russian former footballer, was elected president of Georgia by an electoral college controlled by the ruling Georgian Dream party, amidst large-scale pro-EU protests and following disputed elections.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey and EU Seek Exemptions from US Sanctions on Gazprombank
Turkey is urging the US to exempt it from sanctions against Gazprombank, highlighting the impact on its gas supply; the EU also seeks clarification on the implications for its gas imports.
Turkey and EU Seek Exemptions from US Sanctions on Gazprombank
Turkey is urging the US to exempt it from sanctions against Gazprombank, highlighting the impact on its gas supply; the EU also seeks clarification on the implications for its gas imports.
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Georgian Dream Candidate Wins Presidential Election Amidst Protests
Georgia held presidential elections on December 14, 2023, using a new electoral college system. Mikheil Kavelashvili of the ruling Georgian Dream party won with 224 votes, while incumbent Salome Zourabichvili refused to concede, leading to ongoing protests and an EU response.
Georgian Dream Candidate Wins Presidential Election Amidst Protests
Georgia held presidential elections on December 14, 2023, using a new electoral college system. Mikheil Kavelashvili of the ruling Georgian Dream party won with 224 votes, while incumbent Salome Zourabichvili refused to concede, leading to ongoing protests and an EU response.
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Pro-Russian Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday with 224 votes in parliament, succeeding Salome Zurabishvili, who rejects the results and continues protests, escalating political tensions.
Pro-Russian Kavelashvili Elected Georgian President Amidst Protests
Mikhail Kavelashvili, a pro-Russian politician, was elected president of Georgia on Saturday with 224 votes in parliament, succeeding Salome Zurabishvili, who rejects the results and continues protests, escalating political tensions.
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60% Bias Score
France Urges EU Industrial Emergency Plans to Counter US, China Competition
French Minister Marc Ferracci urges immediate EU-wide "emergency plans" for the automobile, steel, and chemical sectors due to US and Chinese competition, proposing solutions such as pilot markets for decarbonized products, commercial coherence, and a carbon border adjustment mechanism.
France Urges EU Industrial Emergency Plans to Counter US, China Competition
French Minister Marc Ferracci urges immediate EU-wide "emergency plans" for the automobile, steel, and chemical sectors due to US and Chinese competition, proposing solutions such as pilot markets for decarbonized products, commercial coherence, and a carbon border adjustment mechanism.
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40% Bias Score