Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Amid Protests and Crackdown
Following the Georgian government's decision to halt EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi on Thursday night, leading to clashes with police, injuries, and arrests. President Salome Zourabichvili joined the protests, demanding new elections after allegations of government-sponsored elec...
Georgia Halts EU Accession Talks Amid Protests and Crackdown
Following the Georgian government's decision to halt EU accession talks, thousands protested in Tbilisi on Thursday night, leading to clashes with police, injuries, and arrests. President Salome Zourabichvili joined the protests, demanding new elections after allegations of government-sponsored elec...
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40% Bias Score
Merkel Memoir Details 2016 EU-Turkey Refugee Deal
Angela Merkel's new memoir details the 2016 EU-Turkey refugee deal, praising then-Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's role while criticizing President Erdoğan's autocratic tendencies and describing the deal as necessary to manage the migrant crisis and prevent deaths at sea.
Merkel Memoir Details 2016 EU-Turkey Refugee Deal
Angela Merkel's new memoir details the 2016 EU-Turkey refugee deal, praising then-Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu's role while criticizing President Erdoğan's autocratic tendencies and describing the deal as necessary to manage the migrant crisis and prevent deaths at sea.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia: Pro-EU Protests Turn Violent After Accession Talks Suspended
In Tbilisi, Georgia, thousands protested the ruling Georgian Dream party's suspension of EU accession talks, clashing violently with police; 32 officers and an unknown number of protesters were injured, with 43 arrests; the incident highlights the deep divisions within the country over its European ...
Georgia: Pro-EU Protests Turn Violent After Accession Talks Suspended
In Tbilisi, Georgia, thousands protested the ruling Georgian Dream party's suspension of EU accession talks, clashing violently with police; 32 officers and an unknown number of protesters were injured, with 43 arrests; the incident highlights the deep divisions within the country over its European ...
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40% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Outdoor Smoking Ban, Resolution Fails
The European Parliament debated a resolution to restrict outdoor smoking, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040, but the resolution failed due to disagreements and the EU's limited authority to enforce smoking bans.
EU Parliament Debates Outdoor Smoking Ban, Resolution Fails
The European Parliament debated a resolution to restrict outdoor smoking, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040, but the resolution failed due to disagreements and the EU's limited authority to enforce smoking bans.
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52% Bias Score
French Minister Offers Budget Concessions to Avert Crisis
French Finance Minister Antoine Armand offered concessions on the budget, primarily concerning an electricity tax increase, to prevent a government collapse and the resulting economic crisis, as threatened by the Rassemblement National and left-wing parties who would vote no confidence.
French Minister Offers Budget Concessions to Avert Crisis
French Finance Minister Antoine Armand offered concessions on the budget, primarily concerning an electricity tax increase, to prevent a government collapse and the resulting economic crisis, as threatened by the Rassemblement National and left-wing parties who would vote no confidence.
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52% Bias Score
Far-Right Candidate Leads in Romanian Presidential Election
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu takes a surprise lead in Romania's presidential election, posing challenges to the country's pro-Western stance.
Far-Right Candidate Leads in Romanian Presidential Election
Far-right candidate Calin Georgescu takes a surprise lead in Romania's presidential election, posing challenges to the country's pro-Western stance.
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36% Bias Score
Turkey-EU JPC Meeting Ends Without Joint Statement Amidst Deep Divisions
The Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee met in Strasbourg after a year-long hiatus, discussing customs union modernization, visa liberalization, migration, and human rights; however, the meeting ended without a joint statement due to significant disagreements, particularly concerning human right...
Turkey-EU JPC Meeting Ends Without Joint Statement Amidst Deep Divisions
The Turkey-EU Joint Parliamentary Committee met in Strasbourg after a year-long hiatus, discussing customs union modernization, visa liberalization, migration, and human rights; however, the meeting ended without a joint statement due to significant disagreements, particularly concerning human right...
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60% Bias Score
Georgia Postpones EU Bid Following Election Fraud Accusations
Following the European Parliament's condemnation of Georgia's parliamentary elections for significant irregularities, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the postponement of the country's EU membership bid until the end of 2028, sparking widespread protests.
Georgia Postpones EU Bid Following Election Fraud Accusations
Following the European Parliament's condemnation of Georgia's parliamentary elections for significant irregularities, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the postponement of the country's EU membership bid until the end of 2028, sparking widespread protests.
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52% Bias Score
Georgia Postpones EU Talks, Sparks Widespread Protests
Following the Georgian government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028 and reject EU funding, widespread protests erupted in Tbilisi and other cities on November 28th, led by former President Salome Zourabichvili and other opposition figures, resulting in clashes with police.
Georgia Postpones EU Talks, Sparks Widespread Protests
Following the Georgian government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028 and reject EU funding, widespread protests erupted in Tbilisi and other cities on November 28th, led by former President Salome Zourabichvili and other opposition figures, resulting in clashes with police.
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48% Bias Score
EU Parliament Rejects Proposed EU-Wide Smoking Ban
The European Parliament rejected an EU Commission proposal for a comprehensive smoking ban in public spaces across the EU, leaving the decision to individual member states while the EU aims for a "smoke-free generation" by 2040.
EU Parliament Rejects Proposed EU-Wide Smoking Ban
The European Parliament rejected an EU Commission proposal for a comprehensive smoking ban in public spaces across the EU, leaving the decision to individual member states while the EU aims for a "smoke-free generation" by 2040.
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44% Bias Score
French Assembly Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Farmer Protests
The French National Assembly resoundingly rejected the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (484 against, 70 in favor), citing unfair competition for French farmers, prompting widespread protests across the country.
French Assembly Rejects EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Amidst Farmer Protests
The French National Assembly resoundingly rejected the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement (484 against, 70 in favor), citing unfair competition for French farmers, prompting widespread protests across the country.
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52% Bias Score
Romania Election: Far-Right Candidate's Rise Raises Concerns
Romania's presidential election is underway, with the far-right candidate George Simion potentially making a significant gain. His rise is viewed by some as a threat to democracy and regional stability.
Romania Election: Far-Right Candidate's Rise Raises Concerns
Romania's presidential election is underway, with the far-right candidate George Simion potentially making a significant gain. His rise is viewed by some as a threat to democracy and regional stability.
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40% Bias Score