Former AfD MEP Fined 12,000 Euros for Shoplifting and Assault
Former AfD MEP Gunnar Beck was issued a 12,000 Euro fine for shoplifting cosmetics, assaulting a security guard, and resisting arrest in a Neuss department store in October 2022, while still an MEP; his lawyer has appealed.
Former AfD MEP Fined 12,000 Euros for Shoplifting and Assault
Former AfD MEP Gunnar Beck was issued a 12,000 Euro fine for shoplifting cosmetics, assaulting a security guard, and resisting arrest in a Neuss department store in October 2022, while still an MEP; his lawyer has appealed.
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44% Bias Score
Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies at 96, Leaving Behind a Controversial Political Legacy
Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of France's National Front, died Tuesday at 96; his 35-year career as a Member of the European Parliament was marked by numerous controversies, including Holocaust denial and legal battles, leaving an unresolved embezzlement case.
Jean-Marie Le Pen Dies at 96, Leaving Behind a Controversial Political Legacy
Jean-Marie Le Pen, former leader of France's National Front, died Tuesday at 96; his 35-year career as a Member of the European Parliament was marked by numerous controversies, including Holocaust denial and legal battles, leaving an unresolved embezzlement case.
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48% Bias Score
2024 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
2024 European Parliament: Elections, Protests, and Policy Battles
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant shifts in power dynamics after July elections, marked by farmer protests, a powerful speech by Yulia Navalnaya condemning Vladimir Putin, contentious debates and approval of the Nature Restoration Law, a major migration and asylum reform, a symbol...
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48% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Ratification Challenges Amidst Internal EU Concerns
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade agreement addressing previous concerns about deforestation, carbon emissions, and intellectual property; however, its ratification faces internal EU political challenges, particularly regarding agricultural sector issues, with the debate beginning in 2025.
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Ratification Challenges Amidst Internal EU Concerns
The EU and Mercosur finalized a trade agreement addressing previous concerns about deforestation, carbon emissions, and intellectual property; however, its ratification faces internal EU political challenges, particularly regarding agricultural sector issues, with the debate beginning in 2025.
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36% Bias Score
EU Condemns Human Rights Abuses in Occupied Crimea
The European Parliament passed a resolution on December 19th condemning Russia's human rights abuses in occupied Crimea, citing the cases of Irina Danilovich, Tofik Abdulhaliev, and Amet Suleimanov, among others, and calling for their release and increased sanctions against Russia.
EU Condemns Human Rights Abuses in Occupied Crimea
The European Parliament passed a resolution on December 19th condemning Russia's human rights abuses in occupied Crimea, citing the cases of Irina Danilovich, Tofik Abdulhaliev, and Amet Suleimanov, among others, and calling for their release and increased sanctions against Russia.
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60% Bias Score
28 New European Parliament Intergroups Launched, Reflecting Shifting Priorities
The European Parliament's tenth legislative term features 28 new intergroups, informal MEP networks focusing on various issues, reflecting evolving priorities and the rise of new concerns such as mental health and resilience, while others focused on specific regions or policies have dissolved.
28 New European Parliament Intergroups Launched, Reflecting Shifting Priorities
The European Parliament's tenth legislative term features 28 new intergroups, informal MEP networks focusing on various issues, reflecting evolving priorities and the rise of new concerns such as mental health and resilience, while others focused on specific regions or policies have dissolved.
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32% Bias Score
Musk Promotes Anti-Ukraine EU Politician
Elon Musk is promoting Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou, who opposes further aid to Ukraine, aligning with Musk's known views and raising concerns about influence within the EU parliament.
Musk Promotes Anti-Ukraine EU Politician
Elon Musk is promoting Cypriot MEP Fidias Panayiotou, who opposes further aid to Ukraine, aligning with Musk's known views and raising concerns about influence within the EU parliament.
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52% Bias Score
2024: A Year of Change in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant changes due to July elections, farmer protests against EU trade and environmental policies in February, a symbolic vote on abortion rights, and the approval of the EU's migration and asylum reform.
2024: A Year of Change in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant changes due to July elections, farmer protests against EU trade and environmental policies in February, a symbolic vote on abortion rights, and the approval of the EU's migration and asylum reform.
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52% Bias Score
2024: A Year of Change and Division in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant events: farmer protests damaging the Parliament building, Yulia Navalnaya's powerful anti-Putin speech, a weakened Nature Restoration Law passing with 329 votes for and 275 against, and approval of the EU migration pact.
2024: A Year of Change and Division in the European Parliament
The 2024 European Parliament experienced significant events: farmer protests damaging the Parliament building, Yulia Navalnaya's powerful anti-Putin speech, a weakened Nature Restoration Law passing with 329 votes for and 275 against, and approval of the EU migration pact.
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Judge Orders Investigation into MEP for Illegal Campaign Financing
A Spanish judge is investigating MEP Luis Pérez for allegedly receiving €100,000 in cash from businessman Luis Romillo to fund his European Parliament campaign, a sum not officially declared, potentially violating electoral and campaign finance laws; the case is now with the Supreme Court.
Spanish Judge Orders Investigation into MEP for Illegal Campaign Financing
A Spanish judge is investigating MEP Luis Pérez for allegedly receiving €100,000 in cash from businessman Luis Romillo to fund his European Parliament campaign, a sum not officially declared, potentially violating electoral and campaign finance laws; the case is now with the Supreme Court.
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16% Bias Score
Massive Data Breach Exposes 9,000 European Parliament Employees' Data
A massive data breach in May 2024 exposed the personal data of 9,000 European Parliament employees, including IDs, medical records, and other sensitive information, highlighting vulnerabilities and raising concerns about foreign interference and espionage.
Massive Data Breach Exposes 9,000 European Parliament Employees' Data
A massive data breach in May 2024 exposed the personal data of 9,000 European Parliament employees, including IDs, medical records, and other sensitive information, highlighting vulnerabilities and raising concerns about foreign interference and espionage.
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36% Bias Score
French Prosecutors' Ruling on National Rally Funds Sparks "Government of Judges" Debate
Prosecutors in the trial of National Rally parliamentary assistants requested five-year ineligibility sentences for misuse of European Parliament funds, sparking accusations of a "government of judges" from Marine Le Pen and her party.
French Prosecutors' Ruling on National Rally Funds Sparks "Government of Judges" Debate
Prosecutors in the trial of National Rally parliamentary assistants requested five-year ineligibility sentences for misuse of European Parliament funds, sparking accusations of a "government of judges" from Marine Le Pen and her party.
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60% Bias Score