AfD Adopts Far-Right Platform, Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate
The AfD's party congress in Riesa nominated Alice Weidel as its chancellor candidate and adopted a far-reaching program including stricter immigration, EU exit, and military strengthening, classified as partly right-wing extremist by the domestic intelligence agency.
AfD Adopts Far-Right Platform, Nominates Weidel as Chancellor Candidate
The AfD's party congress in Riesa nominated Alice Weidel as its chancellor candidate and adopted a far-reaching program including stricter immigration, EU exit, and military strengthening, classified as partly right-wing extremist by the domestic intelligence agency.
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64% Bias Score
Milanovic Poised to Win Second Term as Croatian President
Croatia's presidential election runoff pits incumbent Zoran Milanovic against Dragan Primorac, with Milanovic projected to win despite failing to secure over 50% in the first round; the election occurs amidst economic challenges, corruption, and differing views on the war in Ukraine.
Milanovic Poised to Win Second Term as Croatian President
Croatia's presidential election runoff pits incumbent Zoran Milanovic against Dragan Primorac, with Milanovic projected to win despite failing to secure over 50% in the first round; the election occurs amidst economic challenges, corruption, and differing views on the war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
EU Monitors Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Emphasizes DSA Enforcement
The European Union is closely monitoring decisions by internet giants like Meta and X, particularly Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with "Community Notes." While not directly impacting current EU regulations, the EU emphasizes platform responsibility for content moderation, with potential fines...
EU Monitors Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Emphasizes DSA Enforcement
The European Union is closely monitoring decisions by internet giants like Meta and X, particularly Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with "Community Notes." While not directly impacting current EU regulations, the EU emphasizes platform responsibility for content moderation, with potential fines...
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40% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg Triggers National Crisis Response
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd has triggered a national crisis response, including the convening of a central crisis team and adjustments to the Green Week agricultural fair. Investigations into the virus's origin are underway, with additional farms under scrutiny, a...
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg Triggers National Crisis Response
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in a Brandenburg buffalo herd has triggered a national crisis response, including the convening of a central crisis team and adjustments to the Green Week agricultural fair. Investigations into the virus's origin are underway, with additional farms under scrutiny, a...
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20% Bias Score
Europe's Ethical Predicament: Consequentialism Needed to Counter US Shift
Europe's ethical framework, prioritizing principles over consequences, is hindering its response to global challenges like Trump's presidency and the rise of far-right populism; the article urges a shift towards a consequentialist approach involving increased military spending, energy diversificatio...
Europe's Ethical Predicament: Consequentialism Needed to Counter US Shift
Europe's ethical framework, prioritizing principles over consequences, is hindering its response to global challenges like Trump's presidency and the rise of far-right populism; the article urges a shift towards a consequentialist approach involving increased military spending, energy diversificatio...
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56% Bias Score
Strained German-Polish Relations Hampered by Ukraine War and WWII Reparations Dispute
Strained German-Polish relations are hampered by Germany's perceived insufficient support for Poland's security amid the Ukraine war and a dispute over compensation for Polish WWII victims; despite a July action plan, disagreements over financial aid (Germany offering €200 million, Poland seeking si...
Strained German-Polish Relations Hampered by Ukraine War and WWII Reparations Dispute
Strained German-Polish relations are hampered by Germany's perceived insufficient support for Poland's security amid the Ukraine war and a dispute over compensation for Polish WWII victims; despite a July action plan, disagreements over financial aid (Germany offering €200 million, Poland seeking si...
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48% Bias Score
Germany to Maintain Some Syria Sanctions While Providing Additional Aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Riyadh for a Syria conference, called for maintaining sanctions on Assad allies who committed war crimes while announcing €50 million in aid and linking further sanctions relief to an inclusive Syrian political process.
Germany to Maintain Some Syria Sanctions While Providing Additional Aid
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, in Riyadh for a Syria conference, called for maintaining sanctions on Assad allies who committed war crimes while announcing €50 million in aid and linking further sanctions relief to an inclusive Syrian political process.
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40% Bias Score
AfD's Rise in Germany: 22% Poll Support, Protests, and Radical Policy Agenda
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party, currently polling at 22%, held a congress amid large protests (8,000 attendees). Their leader, Alice Weidel, announced plans for border closures, energy policy reversals, and EU exit, while receiving support from Elon Musk.
AfD's Rise in Germany: 22% Poll Support, Protests, and Radical Policy Agenda
In Riesa, Germany, the far-right AfD party, currently polling at 22%, held a congress amid large protests (8,000 attendees). Their leader, Alice Weidel, announced plans for border closures, energy policy reversals, and EU exit, while receiving support from Elon Musk.
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44% Bias Score
Milanović Projected to Win Croatian Presidential Election Amidst Pro-Russian Interference Allegations
Croatia's presidential election second round polls predict Zoran Milanović's victory (62.5%-67.4% support) over Dragan Primorac (27.8%-26.8%), amid a controversy over a report alleging pro-Russian bot network interference, which has faced criticism for its methodology and lack of transparency.
Milanović Projected to Win Croatian Presidential Election Amidst Pro-Russian Interference Allegations
Croatia's presidential election second round polls predict Zoran Milanović's victory (62.5%-67.4% support) over Dragan Primorac (27.8%-26.8%), amid a controversy over a report alleging pro-Russian bot network interference, which has faced criticism for its methodology and lack of transparency.
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32% Bias Score
Meta's Content Moderation Change Prompts EU Scrutiny
Meta's replacement of fact-checking with community ratings on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp raises concerns in the EU, potentially violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) and leading to fines up to 6% of global annual turnover; the EU may also employ alternative measures, such as platform block...
Meta's Content Moderation Change Prompts EU Scrutiny
Meta's replacement of fact-checking with community ratings on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp raises concerns in the EU, potentially violating the Digital Services Act (DSA) and leading to fines up to 6% of global annual turnover; the EU may also employ alternative measures, such as platform block...
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52% Bias Score
Poland to Exhume Victims of Volhynia Massacre, Seeking Reconciliation with Ukraine
Following years of strained relations, Poland will exhume victims of the 1943 Volhynia Massacre, a move aimed at easing tensions with Ukraine despite differing views on the event's classification.
Poland to Exhume Victims of Volhynia Massacre, Seeking Reconciliation with Ukraine
Following years of strained relations, Poland will exhume victims of the 1943 Volhynia Massacre, a move aimed at easing tensions with Ukraine despite differing views on the event's classification.
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48% Bias Score
EU's 2025 Emission Rules Threaten \$16 Billion in Automotive Fines
Stellantis' European head, Jean-Philippe Imparato, warns of potential \$16 billion in EU fines for the automotive industry in 2025 due to stringent emission reduction targets, urging a more gradual transition to electric vehicles and inclusion of commercial vehicles in emission calculations.
EU's 2025 Emission Rules Threaten \$16 Billion in Automotive Fines
Stellantis' European head, Jean-Philippe Imparato, warns of potential \$16 billion in EU fines for the automotive industry in 2025 due to stringent emission reduction targets, urging a more gradual transition to electric vehicles and inclusion of commercial vehicles in emission calculations.
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52% Bias Score