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EU Commission's Defense Spending Proposal: Greece Seeks Tailored Solution
The European Commission proposed exempting defense investments from the new Stability Pact spending limits, with Greece supporting this, but seeking a tailored solution given its already high defense spending (around 3% of GDP) exceeding NATO's 2% target, while also seeking to avoid measures that in...
EU Commission's Defense Spending Proposal: Greece Seeks Tailored Solution
The European Commission proposed exempting defense investments from the new Stability Pact spending limits, with Greece supporting this, but seeking a tailored solution given its already high defense spending (around 3% of GDP) exceeding NATO's 2% target, while also seeking to avoid measures that in...
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44% Bias Score
Von der Leyen's Centralized EU Leadership Draws Criticism
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's increasingly centralized leadership style, marked by tight control over communication and decision-making, has drawn criticism for its lack of transparency and potential to undermine democratic processes, exemplified by her handling of vaccine contracts...
Von der Leyen's Centralized EU Leadership Draws Criticism
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's increasingly centralized leadership style, marked by tight control over communication and decision-making, has drawn criticism for its lack of transparency and potential to undermine democratic processes, exemplified by her handling of vaccine contracts...
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48% Bias Score
EU Budget Overhaul: New Competitiveness Fund and Performance-Based Funding
The European Commission plans to radically restructure the EU budget (2028-2034), creating a new competitiveness fund, linking spending to national reforms, and requiring new sources of revenue to cover €25-30 billion in annual debt repayment from the COVID-19 recovery fund.
EU Budget Overhaul: New Competitiveness Fund and Performance-Based Funding
The European Commission plans to radically restructure the EU budget (2028-2034), creating a new competitiveness fund, linking spending to national reforms, and requiring new sources of revenue to cover €25-30 billion in annual debt repayment from the COVID-19 recovery fund.
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44% Bias Score
Former Italian Intelligence Head Appointed as Von der Leyen's Top Diplomatic Adviser
Elisabetta Belloni, former head of Italy's DIS intelligence agency, was unexpectedly appointed as Ursula von der Leyen's Chief Diplomatic Adviser on February 1, 2024, for a two-year term within the Commission's Idea unit, following her January 15th resignation from DIS.
Former Italian Intelligence Head Appointed as Von der Leyen's Top Diplomatic Adviser
Elisabetta Belloni, former head of Italy's DIS intelligence agency, was unexpectedly appointed as Ursula von der Leyen's Chief Diplomatic Adviser on February 1, 2024, for a two-year term within the Commission's Idea unit, following her January 15th resignation from DIS.
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44% Bias Score
EU to Slash International Offices
The European Commission is reviewing plans to reduce its international partnerships directorate's (DG INTPA) foreign offices from approximately 100 to 18, focusing on strategic areas; discussions are ongoing, with no final decision yet made on the resulting staff changes and budget implications.
EU to Slash International Offices
The European Commission is reviewing plans to reduce its international partnerships directorate's (DG INTPA) foreign offices from approximately 100 to 18, focusing on strategic areas; discussions are ongoing, with no final decision yet made on the resulting staff changes and budget implications.
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24% Bias Score
Poland Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The National Bank of Poland held its key interest rate at 5.75% in its January 2025 meeting, citing concerns about rising inflation, despite December 2024 inflation remaining at 4.7% and positive GDP growth forecasts for 2025.
Poland Holds Interest Rate Steady Amid Inflation Concerns
The National Bank of Poland held its key interest rate at 5.75% in its January 2025 meeting, citing concerns about rising inflation, despite December 2024 inflation remaining at 4.7% and positive GDP growth forecasts for 2025.
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24% Bias Score
Von der Leyen-Merz Rivalry to Reshape EU Power Dynamics
The potential for conflict between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and likely German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is rising due to their differing policy priorities and past political rivalry, significantly impacting EU decision-making.
Von der Leyen-Merz Rivalry to Reshape EU Power Dynamics
The potential for conflict between European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and likely German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is rising due to their differing policy priorities and past political rivalry, significantly impacting EU decision-making.
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60% Bias Score
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Farmer Income Over Strict Environmental Goals
The European Commission presented a new agricultural policy on Wednesday, abandoning the 'Farm to Fork' strategy due to criticism from farmers, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental targets.
EU Shifts Agricultural Policy, Prioritizing Farmer Income Over Strict Environmental Goals
The European Commission presented a new agricultural policy on Wednesday, abandoning the 'Farm to Fork' strategy due to criticism from farmers, prioritizing regulatory simplification and farmer income over stringent environmental targets.
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48% Bias Score
EU to Simplify Environmental Regulations Amid Competitiveness Concerns
The European Commission plans to simplify EU environmental regulations by at least 25 percent by mid-2025, streamlining reporting requirements for companies under directives like CSRD and CSDDD to improve competitiveness, but facing criticism for potentially weakening the EU's green agenda.
EU to Simplify Environmental Regulations Amid Competitiveness Concerns
The European Commission plans to simplify EU environmental regulations by at least 25 percent by mid-2025, streamlining reporting requirements for companies under directives like CSRD and CSDDD to improve competitiveness, but facing criticism for potentially weakening the EU's green agenda.
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48% Bias Score
EU Court Hears Google Antitrust Appeal: Former Colleagues Clash
Alfonso Lamadrid, formerly of the European Commission's legal team and now representing Google, faces off against his former colleague Fernando Castillo in the appeal of Google's €4 billion antitrust fine; the outcome will significantly impact future EU tech regulation.
EU Court Hears Google Antitrust Appeal: Former Colleagues Clash
Alfonso Lamadrid, formerly of the European Commission's legal team and now representing Google, faces off against his former colleague Fernando Castillo in the appeal of Google's €4 billion antitrust fine; the outcome will significantly impact future EU tech regulation.
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36% Bias Score
Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
Hungary's Revised Growth Plan Approved by EU Commission
The European Commission conditionally approved Hungary's revised medium-term economic growth plan, which features reduced government spending to address concerns about the country's high budget deficit and public debt. The plan still exceeds EU targets, leading to an ongoing excessive deficit proced...
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36% Bias Score
EU Commission President Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Transparency Concerns Raised
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Hannover, Germany, from January 2nd to 12th for severe pneumonia; the Commission initially downplayed the severity of her illness, leading to criticism and a breakdown of trust with journalists.
EU Commission President Hospitalized for Pneumonia, Transparency Concerns Raised
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was hospitalized in Hannover, Germany, from January 2nd to 12th for severe pneumonia; the Commission initially downplayed the severity of her illness, leading to criticism and a breakdown of trust with journalists.
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60% Bias Score
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