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Motion of Censure Against European Commission Faces Parliament Vote
The European Parliament will vote next week on a motion of censure against the European Commission, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass; this follows nine previous unsuccessful attempts, with only one Commission resigning before a formal vote due to corruption accusations in 1999.
Motion of Censure Against European Commission Faces Parliament Vote
The European Parliament will vote next week on a motion of censure against the European Commission, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass; this follows nine previous unsuccessful attempts, with only one Commission resigning before a formal vote due to corruption accusations in 1999.
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36% Bias Score
EU Commission Denies Secret Contracts with Environmental NGOs
The European Commission denied German media reports alleging secret contracts with environmental NGOs totaling €700,000, stating that funding is transparent and NGOs remain autonomous; however, past funding practices have been criticized for opacity and potential undue influence.
EU Commission Denies Secret Contracts with Environmental NGOs
The European Commission denied German media reports alleging secret contracts with environmental NGOs totaling €700,000, stating that funding is transparent and NGOs remain autonomous; however, past funding practices have been criticized for opacity and potential undue influence.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Housing Crisis Threatens Economic Growth
Spain's housing crisis, characterized by a 600,000 housing shortage and high rental costs (40% of income for nearly 40% of renters), is hindering economic growth and migration, prompting the European Commission to recommend land law reform, addressing labor shortages, and expanding social housing.
Spain's Housing Crisis Threatens Economic Growth
Spain's housing crisis, characterized by a 600,000 housing shortage and high rental costs (40% of income for nearly 40% of renters), is hindering economic growth and migration, prompting the European Commission to recommend land law reform, addressing labor shortages, and expanding social housing.
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36% Bias Score
EU Economic Growth Outlook Sharply Downgraded Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
The European Commission slashed its EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent in 2025 and 1.5 percent in 2026, primarily due to higher US tariffs and trade uncertainty, impacting both the EU and Eurozone, with risks remaining tilted to the downside.
EU Economic Growth Outlook Sharply Downgraded Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
The European Commission slashed its EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent in 2025 and 1.5 percent in 2026, primarily due to higher US tariffs and trade uncertainty, impacting both the EU and Eurozone, with risks remaining tilted to the downside.
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20% Bias Score
Delays in EU AI Office Appointments and GPAI Code of Practice
The European Commission's AI Office is delaying the appointment of a lead scientific advisor and the publication of the voluntary Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI (GPAI), despite numerous applications and an August 2nd deadline for GPAI rules, due to extended consultations and criticisms from ...
Delays in EU AI Office Appointments and GPAI Code of Practice
The European Commission's AI Office is delaying the appointment of a lead scientific advisor and the publication of the voluntary Code of Practice on General-Purpose AI (GPAI), despite numerous applications and an August 2nd deadline for GPAI rules, due to extended consultations and criticisms from ...
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32% Bias Score
Spain Moves to Enhance Prosecutor General Independence
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a bill establishing a five-year, non-renewable term for the Prosecutor General, independent of the government, directly addressing the European Commission's long-standing concerns regarding judicial independence raised in its annual Rule of Law reports.
Spain Moves to Enhance Prosecutor General Independence
Spain's Council of Ministers approved a bill establishing a five-year, non-renewable term for the Prosecutor General, independent of the government, directly addressing the European Commission's long-standing concerns regarding judicial independence raised in its annual Rule of Law reports.
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36% Bias Score
EU challenges Spain's tax on non-resident homeowners
The European Commission launched infringement proceedings against Spain for its tax on non-resident homeowners' second homes, citing discrimination against free movement of workers and capital, giving Spain two months to comply.
EU challenges Spain's tax on non-resident homeowners
The European Commission launched infringement proceedings against Spain for its tax on non-resident homeowners' second homes, citing discrimination against free movement of workers and capital, giving Spain two months to comply.
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56% Bias Score
EU Spring Package Prioritizes Defense Spending Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The European Commission's Spring Package, released Wednesday, allows 16 member states to exceed spending limits for defense, while also outlining country-specific recommendations to boost economic competitiveness and reduce dependencies, highlighting a shift towards increased defense spending in res...
EU Spring Package Prioritizes Defense Spending Amid Geopolitical Tensions
The European Commission's Spring Package, released Wednesday, allows 16 member states to exceed spending limits for defense, while also outlining country-specific recommendations to boost economic competitiveness and reduce dependencies, highlighting a shift towards increased defense spending in res...
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36% Bias Score
EU to End €650 Billion Recovery Fund in 2026
The European Commission will end the €650 billion post-pandemic recovery fund in 2026, despite pressure from several countries, including Italy, Spain, Portugal and Poland, that hoped for an extension. Around €315 billion has already been disbursed out of €648 billion in grants and loans.
EU to End €650 Billion Recovery Fund in 2026
The European Commission will end the €650 billion post-pandemic recovery fund in 2026, despite pressure from several countries, including Italy, Spain, Portugal and Poland, that hoped for an extension. Around €315 billion has already been disbursed out of €648 billion in grants and loans.
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60% Bias Score
EU 2025 GDP Growth Revised Downward; Germany's Economy to Stagnate
The European Commission forecasts a 1.1% GDP growth for the EU and 0.9% for the Eurozone in 2025, significantly lower than previous projections due to unpredictable US trade tariffs; Germany's economy is expected to stagnate at 0% growth, while Austria anticipates a -0.3% decline; a recovery is anti...
EU 2025 GDP Growth Revised Downward; Germany's Economy to Stagnate
The European Commission forecasts a 1.1% GDP growth for the EU and 0.9% for the Eurozone in 2025, significantly lower than previous projections due to unpredictable US trade tariffs; Germany's economy is expected to stagnate at 0% growth, while Austria anticipates a -0.3% decline; a recovery is anti...
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36% Bias Score
Greece's Debt Reduction Success Masked by High Debt and Negative Investment Position
Greece's debt-to-GDP ratio decreased significantly (60% since Q1 2021), the highest reduction rate in the Eurozone, yet its public debt (154% of GDP) is the highest, while its negative net international investment position (-132% of GDP) is the worst, raising concerns about medium-term debt sustaina...
Greece's Debt Reduction Success Masked by High Debt and Negative Investment Position
Greece's debt-to-GDP ratio decreased significantly (60% since Q1 2021), the highest reduction rate in the Eurozone, yet its public debt (154% of GDP) is the highest, while its negative net international investment position (-132% of GDP) is the worst, raising concerns about medium-term debt sustaina...
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28% Bias Score
Dutch Council of State Critiques Schiphol Flight Reduction Plan
The Dutch Council of State criticized the government's plan to limit Schiphol airport flights to 478,000 annually, citing insufficient protection for residents from noise pollution and questioning the balance between resident rights and economic interests, while the European Commission also voiced c...
Dutch Council of State Critiques Schiphol Flight Reduction Plan
The Dutch Council of State criticized the government's plan to limit Schiphol airport flights to 478,000 annually, citing insufficient protection for residents from noise pollution and questioning the balance between resident rights and economic interests, while the European Commission also voiced c...
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36% Bias Score
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