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EU's Democratic Deficit: Centralization of Power and Lack of Accountability
JD Vance's assertion that Brussels fears its voters is supported by evidence of the EU's increasingly centralized and undemocratic decision-making processes, particularly during crises like the Eurozone crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to policies implemented without sufficient public debat...
EU's Democratic Deficit: Centralization of Power and Lack of Accountability
JD Vance's assertion that Brussels fears its voters is supported by evidence of the EU's increasingly centralized and undemocratic decision-making processes, particularly during crises like the Eurozone crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to policies implemented without sufficient public debat...
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60% Bias Score
Dutch Coalition Divided on Spring Budget Spending
The Dutch coalition government is divided over the spring budget, with disagreements on total spending and whether to exceed budget rules, potentially using European allowances for increased defense investment while Minister Heinen emphasizes fiscal responsibility.
Dutch Coalition Divided on Spring Budget Spending
The Dutch coalition government is divided over the spring budget, with disagreements on total spending and whether to exceed budget rules, potentially using European allowances for increased defense investment while Minister Heinen emphasizes fiscal responsibility.
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Pension System Under EU Scrutiny Over Accounting Dispute
Spain's pension system faces a critical European Commission review due to the government's inclusion of state transfers as new revenue, which contradicts the initial agreement and raises concerns about the system's long-term financial sustainability and potential loss of EU funding.
Spain's Pension System Under EU Scrutiny Over Accounting Dispute
Spain's pension system faces a critical European Commission review due to the government's inclusion of state transfers as new revenue, which contradicts the initial agreement and raises concerns about the system's long-term financial sustainability and potential loss of EU funding.
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48% Bias Score
EU Launches Skills Union to Combat Critical Worker Shortages
The European Union faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, impacting 80% of SMEs and over 40 professions, primarily due to demographic shifts, technological advancements, and mismatched skills. The EU is launching the Skills Union initiative to address this through investment in education, ups...
EU Launches Skills Union to Combat Critical Worker Shortages
The European Union faces a critical shortage of skilled workers, impacting 80% of SMEs and over 40 professions, primarily due to demographic shifts, technological advancements, and mismatched skills. The EU is launching the Skills Union initiative to address this through investment in education, ups...
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20% Bias Score
Dutch Cabinet to Reduce Schiphol Flights Despite EU Concerns
The Dutch cabinet will reduce Schiphol Airport flights to 478,000 annually by November, despite European Commission concerns about insufficient consideration of newer aircraft and potential retaliatory measures from the US, impacting airlines like KLM and local residents.
Dutch Cabinet to Reduce Schiphol Flights Despite EU Concerns
The Dutch cabinet will reduce Schiphol Airport flights to 478,000 annually by November, despite European Commission concerns about insufficient consideration of newer aircraft and potential retaliatory measures from the US, impacting airlines like KLM and local residents.
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40% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Threat on EU Sparks Trade War Fears
President Trump threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports, prompting a strong condemnation from the European Commission which vowed to retaliate against these "unjustified barriers to free and fair trade"; a planned meeting between EU High Representative Josep Borrell and US Secretary of State Antony Bli...
Trump's Tariff Threat on EU Sparks Trade War Fears
President Trump threatened 25% tariffs on EU imports, prompting a strong condemnation from the European Commission which vowed to retaliate against these "unjustified barriers to free and fair trade"; a planned meeting between EU High Representative Josep Borrell and US Secretary of State Antony Bli...
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48% Bias Score
Greece Faces Fiscal Constraints on 2026 Tax Cuts
Greece's 2026 tax cut plans face significant limitations due to EU fiscal commitments and the heavy reliance of the national budget (60% in 2023) on VAT and personal income tax, restricting the scope for substantial reductions to a few hundred million euros.
Greece Faces Fiscal Constraints on 2026 Tax Cuts
Greece's 2026 tax cut plans face significant limitations due to EU fiscal commitments and the heavy reliance of the national budget (60% in 2023) on VAT and personal income tax, restricting the scope for substantial reductions to a few hundred million euros.
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44% Bias Score
Greece Risks Fiscal Instability with Pre-Election Spending Plan
The Greek government plans to use an EU escape clause on defense spending to fund pre-election social benefits, despite warnings from the State Budget Office that this approach does not generate actual fiscal space and risks increasing Greece's already high debt.
Greece Risks Fiscal Instability with Pre-Election Spending Plan
The Greek government plans to use an EU escape clause on defense spending to fund pre-election social benefits, despite warnings from the State Budget Office that this approach does not generate actual fiscal space and risks increasing Greece's already high debt.
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60% Bias Score
EU to Streamline Defense Market by 2025
The European Commission plans to introduce a comprehensive defense simplification package by June 2025, aiming to streamline the EU defense market, boost production, and integrate the Ukrainian defense industry, potentially expanding the EU's Defence Innovation Hub in Kyiv.
EU to Streamline Defense Market by 2025
The European Commission plans to introduce a comprehensive defense simplification package by June 2025, aiming to streamline the EU defense market, boost production, and integrate the Ukrainian defense industry, potentially expanding the EU's Defence Innovation Hub in Kyiv.
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36% Bias Score
EU's Critical Medicines Act Unveiled Amidst Concerns Over Drug Shortages
The European Commission's Critical Medicines Act aims to tackle chronic drug shortages by overhauling procurement rules, promoting joint purchasing, and providing €88.5 million in subsidies, but faces criticism for insufficient funding and weak stockpiling measures.
EU's Critical Medicines Act Unveiled Amidst Concerns Over Drug Shortages
The European Commission's Critical Medicines Act aims to tackle chronic drug shortages by overhauling procurement rules, promoting joint purchasing, and providing €88.5 million in subsidies, but faces criticism for insufficient funding and weak stockpiling measures.
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44% Bias Score
EU Defense Lobbying Surges 40% Amid Ukraine War
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the top 10 EU defense firms significantly increased their lobbying budgets in Brussels by 40 percent in 2023, reaching between €5.5 million and €6.7 million, to influence EU defense spending and policy.
EU Defense Lobbying Surges 40% Amid Ukraine War
Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the top 10 EU defense firms significantly increased their lobbying budgets in Brussels by 40 percent in 2023, reaching between €5.5 million and €6.7 million, to influence EU defense spending and policy.
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36% Bias Score
EU Unveils Plan to Lower Energy Prices, Boost Economic Competitiveness
The European Commission will present a plan today to address high energy costs in Europe, including short-term measures like new pricing methodologies and long-term goals like completing the energy union, based on proposals from Greece's Prime Minister.
EU Unveils Plan to Lower Energy Prices, Boost Economic Competitiveness
The European Commission will present a plan today to address high energy costs in Europe, including short-term measures like new pricing methodologies and long-term goals like completing the energy union, based on proposals from Greece's Prime Minister.
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36% Bias Score
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