Undisclosed TikTok Promotions in Romanian Presidential Campaign Spark EU Investigation
Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu's campaign benefited from undisclosed TikTok promotions, violating electoral rules by failing to disclose advertising sources, prompting an EU investigation into the platform's impact on future elections.
Undisclosed TikTok Promotions in Romanian Presidential Campaign Spark EU Investigation
Romanian presidential candidate Călin Georgescu's campaign benefited from undisclosed TikTok promotions, violating electoral rules by failing to disclose advertising sources, prompting an EU investigation into the platform's impact on future elections.
Progress
48% Bias Score
"Tbilisi Protests Continue Amidst Election Disputes and EU Tensions"
"Anti-government protests continue in Tbilisi, Georgia, demanding new elections and the government's resignation following disputed October 26th parliamentary elections and the ruling party's rejection of EU budget grants and accession negotiations."
"Tbilisi Protests Continue Amidst Election Disputes and EU Tensions"
"Anti-government protests continue in Tbilisi, Georgia, demanding new elections and the government's resignation following disputed October 26th parliamentary elections and the ruling party's rejection of EU budget grants and accession negotiations."
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40% Bias Score
Greece Intervenes in Banking Sector to Address Low Rates, High Fees, and Slow Mortgages
The Greek government is intervening in its banking sector to address low deposit rates (1.84% vs. Eurozone average of 2.76%), high bank fees, and slow mortgage lending, aiming to pressure banks into fulfilling their social responsibilities, as stated by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Greece Intervenes in Banking Sector to Address Low Rates, High Fees, and Slow Mortgages
The Greek government is intervening in its banking sector to address low deposit rates (1.84% vs. Eurozone average of 2.76%), high bank fees, and slow mortgage lending, aiming to pressure banks into fulfilling their social responsibilities, as stated by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
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32% Bias Score
Global Democracy Under Siege: Resilience and Rising Threats
Recent events in South Korea, Romania, and Georgia demonstrate both the resilience and vulnerability of democratic systems amidst rising authoritarianism, with the US facing a serious internal threat to its democratic institutions.
Global Democracy Under Siege: Resilience and Rising Threats
Recent events in South Korea, Romania, and Georgia demonstrate both the resilience and vulnerability of democratic systems amidst rising authoritarianism, with the US facing a serious internal threat to its democratic institutions.
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56% Bias Score
Violent Attacks on Pro-EU Protesters in Georgia Amidst Accusations of Russian Interference
Masked men violently attacked pro-EU protesters in Georgia, injuring demonstrators and a journalist, while police reportedly failed to intervene; President Salome Zourabichvili blamed Russia, amidst ongoing protests against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028.
Violent Attacks on Pro-EU Protesters in Georgia Amidst Accusations of Russian Interference
Masked men violently attacked pro-EU protesters in Georgia, injuring demonstrators and a journalist, while police reportedly failed to intervene; President Salome Zourabichvili blamed Russia, amidst ongoing protests against the government's decision to delay EU accession talks until 2028.
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40% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade agreement despite French opposition, driven by geopolitical concerns including war in Europe and a desire to reduce dependence on China and Russia for critical raw materials; the deal also seeks to bolster economic ties amidst global uncertainty.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade agreement despite French opposition, driven by geopolitical concerns including war in Europe and a desire to reduce dependence on China and Russia for critical raw materials; the deal also seeks to bolster economic ties amidst global uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
UK Sanctions Georgia Over Protest Crackdown
Following mass protests and a violent crackdown on demonstrators in Georgia, the UK announced sanctions against the Georgian government, suspending program support, limiting defense cooperation and restricting interaction with the Georgian Dream party representatives, citing violations of European d...
UK Sanctions Georgia Over Protest Crackdown
Following mass protests and a violent crackdown on demonstrators in Georgia, the UK announced sanctions against the Georgian government, suspending program support, limiting defense cooperation and restricting interaction with the Georgian Dream party representatives, citing violations of European d...
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44% Bias Score
Vučić Criticizes Western Sanctions, Suggests Trump-led Path to Peace
President Vučić, speaking at a Zurich forum, criticized the West's sanctions against Russia as counterproductive, advocating for a reassessment of global values and suggesting a potential path to peace through a future Trump presidency, while acknowledging significant obstacles.
Vučić Criticizes Western Sanctions, Suggests Trump-led Path to Peace
President Vučić, speaking at a Zurich forum, criticized the West's sanctions against Russia as counterproductive, advocating for a reassessment of global values and suggesting a potential path to peace through a future Trump presidency, while acknowledging significant obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
EU Countries Push for Harmonized Vaping Product Taxation
Sixteen EU countries, led by the Netherlands, are pushing the European Commission to update its tobacco taxation laws to include vaping products, citing inconsistencies in national regulations that distort the single market.
EU Countries Push for Harmonized Vaping Product Taxation
Sixteen EU countries, led by the Netherlands, are pushing the European Commission to update its tobacco taxation laws to include vaping products, citing inconsistencies in national regulations that distort the single market.
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36% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Creates World's Largest Free Trade Zone
The EU and Mercosur reached a political agreement in Montevideo, creating the world's largest free trade area with over 700 million people, addressing previous environmental concerns with a two-treaty structure for easier ratification.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Creates World's Largest Free Trade Zone
The EU and Mercosur reached a political agreement in Montevideo, creating the world's largest free trade area with over 700 million people, addressing previous environmental concerns with a two-treaty structure for easier ratification.
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36% Bias Score
Violence Erupts at Pro-EU Protest in Tbilisi Amid Accusations Against Russia
In Tbilisi, Georgia, masked men violently attacked pro-EU protesters, including a journalist, while police failed to intervene, prompting President Salome Zourabichvili to accuse Russia of orchestrating the violence during ongoing protests against the government's delay of EU accession talks.
Violence Erupts at Pro-EU Protest in Tbilisi Amid Accusations Against Russia
In Tbilisi, Georgia, masked men violently attacked pro-EU protesters, including a journalist, while police failed to intervene, prompting President Salome Zourabichvili to accuse Russia of orchestrating the violence during ongoing protests against the government's delay of EU accession talks.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Georgia Crackdown: EU Condemns Excessive Force Against Pro-European Protesters
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the excessive force used against over 400 pro-European protesters in Georgia, including opposition leaders and journalists, demanding the release of detainees and the upholding of fundamental rights; the US also denounced the crackdown, which followed the ruling...
Georgia Crackdown: EU Condemns Excessive Force Against Pro-European Protesters
Germany, France, and Poland condemned the excessive force used against over 400 pro-European protesters in Georgia, including opposition leaders and journalists, demanding the release of detainees and the upholding of fundamental rights; the US also denounced the crackdown, which followed the ruling...
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48% Bias Score