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EU's 2035 Gasoline Car Ban Faces Backlash
Facing political and industry pressure, the European Union's plan to ban gasoline car sales by 2035 is under review, with concerns over job losses, factory closures, and China's dominance in the electric vehicle market raising the possibility of the ban being weakened or delayed.
EU's 2035 Gasoline Car Ban Faces Backlash
Facing political and industry pressure, the European Union's plan to ban gasoline car sales by 2035 is under review, with concerns over job losses, factory closures, and China's dominance in the electric vehicle market raising the possibility of the ban being weakened or delayed.
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52% Bias Score
One Million Signatures Demand EU Ban on LGBT+ Conversion Therapies
A European citizens' initiative surpassed one million signatures, demanding a ban on LGBT+ conversion therapies across the EU, triggering a mandatory response from the European Commission although without legally binding power, and garnering support from various public figures.
One Million Signatures Demand EU Ban on LGBT+ Conversion Therapies
A European citizens' initiative surpassed one million signatures, demanding a ban on LGBT+ conversion therapies across the EU, triggering a mandatory response from the European Commission although without legally binding power, and garnering support from various public figures.
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48% Bias Score
Izmir Awarded EU City Mission Label for Climate Action
Izmir, Turkey, received the EU City Mission Label, one of 23 cities in Europe, granting access to green funds for climate neutrality initiatives; EU Ambassador Thomas Ossowski visited Izmir on May 14th to further this collaboration, highlighting projects like the Peynircioğlu River transformation an...
Izmir Awarded EU City Mission Label for Climate Action
Izmir, Turkey, received the EU City Mission Label, one of 23 cities in Europe, granting access to green funds for climate neutrality initiatives; EU Ambassador Thomas Ossowski visited Izmir on May 14th to further this collaboration, highlighting projects like the Peynircioğlu River transformation an...
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44% Bias Score
EU Average Personal Tax Rates in 2024: Belgium Highest, UK Lowest
Based on OECD and Eurostat data, Belgium had the highest average personal tax rate (39.7%) in 2024 among EU countries, while Cyprus had the lowest (15.6%). Italy saw the largest increase (7.5%), and the UK the largest decrease (-8.6%).
EU Average Personal Tax Rates in 2024: Belgium Highest, UK Lowest
Based on OECD and Eurostat data, Belgium had the highest average personal tax rate (39.7%) in 2024 among EU countries, while Cyprus had the lowest (15.6%). Italy saw the largest increase (7.5%), and the UK the largest decrease (-8.6%).
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32% Bias Score
Germany Abolishes Special Envoy Position for Western Balkans
Germany's new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz eliminated the special envoy position for the Western Balkans, established in 2022 to support EU integration, as part of a broader governmental streamlining initiative; this decision has sparked mixed reactions, with concerns about reduced reg...
Germany Abolishes Special Envoy Position for Western Balkans
Germany's new government under Chancellor Friedrich Merz eliminated the special envoy position for the Western Balkans, established in 2022 to support EU integration, as part of a broader governmental streamlining initiative; this decision has sparked mixed reactions, with concerns about reduced reg...
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36% Bias Score
Greece Exceeds Budget Targets in First Four Months of 2025
Greece's government budget showed a €60 million surplus in the first four months of 2025, exceeding tax revenue targets by €1.455 billion (7%) due to improved tax collection and lower-than-expected spending, excluding recently announced €1.1 billion relief measures.
Greece Exceeds Budget Targets in First Four Months of 2025
Greece's government budget showed a €60 million surplus in the first four months of 2025, exceeding tax revenue targets by €1.455 billion (7%) due to improved tax collection and lower-than-expected spending, excluding recently announced €1.1 billion relief measures.
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32% Bias Score
EU Seeks Public Input on Microsoft's Revised Teams Antitrust Proposal
The European Union will seek public comment on Microsoft's revised proposals to resolve antitrust concerns over its Teams software, including offering Office suites without Teams at a discount and facilitating easier data transfer to competing products; failure to comply could result in fines up to ...
EU Seeks Public Input on Microsoft's Revised Teams Antitrust Proposal
The European Union will seek public comment on Microsoft's revised proposals to resolve antitrust concerns over its Teams software, including offering Office suites without Teams at a discount and facilitating easier data transfer to competing products; failure to comply could result in fines up to ...
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40% Bias Score
DAX Companies Report Lower Profits, Thousands of Job Cuts Amidst Economic Slowdown
Germany's top 40 DAX companies (excluding banks) saw a combined revenue increase of 3.3% to €458.9 billion in Q1 2025, but operating profit fell by 8.1% to €44.8 billion, while approximately 32,000 jobs were cut due to economic slowdown and trade disputes; however, some sectors like defense showed g...
DAX Companies Report Lower Profits, Thousands of Job Cuts Amidst Economic Slowdown
Germany's top 40 DAX companies (excluding banks) saw a combined revenue increase of 3.3% to €458.9 billion in Q1 2025, but operating profit fell by 8.1% to €44.8 billion, while approximately 32,000 jobs were cut due to economic slowdown and trade disputes; however, some sectors like defense showed g...
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40% Bias Score
France to Voluntarily Display Clothing's Environmental Costs
France's plan to display environmental costs on clothing, approved by the EU, will be voluntary starting in the second half of 2024, aiming to curb fast fashion's impact and protect French jobs amidst competition from Chinese companies like Shein and Temu; the system uses the EU-recommended PEF meth...
France to Voluntarily Display Clothing's Environmental Costs
France's plan to display environmental costs on clothing, approved by the EU, will be voluntary starting in the second half of 2024, aiming to curb fast fashion's impact and protect French jobs amidst competition from Chinese companies like Shein and Temu; the system uses the EU-recommended PEF meth...
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44% Bias Score
High Greek Business Loan Rates Despite ECB Cuts
Greek business loan interest rates remain high despite ECB rate cuts, contrasting with relaxed lending criteria and high loan demand driven by investments and EU funds, reaching €2 billion in net financing in 2024.
High Greek Business Loan Rates Despite ECB Cuts
Greek business loan interest rates remain high despite ECB rate cuts, contrasting with relaxed lending criteria and high loan demand driven by investments and EU funds, reaching €2 billion in net financing in 2024.
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28% 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
Portugal Heads to Snap Elections Amidst Political Uncertainty
Portugal holds snap elections this Sunday, less than a year after the last vote, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's Democratic Alliance projected to win the most votes but fall short of a majority; a hung parliament and prolonged political instability are expected.
Portugal Heads to Snap Elections Amidst Political Uncertainty
Portugal holds snap elections this Sunday, less than a year after the last vote, with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro's Democratic Alliance projected to win the most votes but fall short of a majority; a hung parliament and prolonged political instability are expected.
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40% Bias Score
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