Low Flu Vaccination Rates Increase Europe's Vulnerability During Respiratory Illness Surge
Europe faces a concerning drop in flu vaccination rates, increasing vulnerability to influenza and other respiratory illnesses during the current season. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and despite some countries expanding guidelines, immunization levels remain far below recommendations, particularly amo...
Low Flu Vaccination Rates Increase Europe's Vulnerability During Respiratory Illness Surge
Europe faces a concerning drop in flu vaccination rates, increasing vulnerability to influenza and other respiratory illnesses during the current season. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and despite some countries expanding guidelines, immunization levels remain far below recommendations, particularly amo...
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44% Bias Score
Milanovic Faces Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
In Croatia's presidential runoff election on Sunday, incumbent Zoran Milanovic faces Dragan Primorac; Milanovic won 49.7% in the first round but needs an outright majority to avoid a runoff against Primorac, who garnered 19.6%.
Milanovic Faces Runoff in Croatian Presidential Election
In Croatia's presidential runoff election on Sunday, incumbent Zoran Milanovic faces Dragan Primorac; Milanovic won 49.7% in the first round but needs an outright majority to avoid a runoff against Primorac, who garnered 19.6%.
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40% Bias Score
Low Flu Vaccination Rates Strain European Healthcare Systems
Europe is experiencing a severe influenza season, with low vaccination rates among high-risk groups (elderly, healthcare workers) leading to increased strain on healthcare systems and an estimated 27,600 annual influenza deaths in the EU and UK; public health officials are urging improved vaccinatio...
Low Flu Vaccination Rates Strain European Healthcare Systems
Europe is experiencing a severe influenza season, with low vaccination rates among high-risk groups (elderly, healthcare workers) leading to increased strain on healthcare systems and an estimated 27,600 annual influenza deaths in the EU and UK; public health officials are urging improved vaccinatio...
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36% Bias Score
Key Players Shaping the EU's Trajectory in 2025
In 2025, Ursula von der Leyen begins a second term as European Commission President, António Costa leads the European Council, and Kaja Kallas heads EU foreign policy, while key figures like Donald Tusk (Poland's PM), Elon Musk (US advisor), and Giorgia Meloni (Italy's PM) will significantly influen...
Key Players Shaping the EU's Trajectory in 2025
In 2025, Ursula von der Leyen begins a second term as European Commission President, António Costa leads the European Council, and Kaja Kallas heads EU foreign policy, while key figures like Donald Tusk (Poland's PM), Elon Musk (US advisor), and Giorgia Meloni (Italy's PM) will significantly influen...
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44% Bias Score
EU Scrutinizes Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Threatens Fines
The European Union is closely monitoring Meta's decision to replace fact-checking with community notes on its platforms, a move that could violate the EU's Digital Services Act and result in fines up to 6% of Meta's global annual revenue. The EU is also concerned about Elon Musk's actions at X.
EU Scrutinizes Meta's Content Moderation Shift, Threatens Fines
The European Union is closely monitoring Meta's decision to replace fact-checking with community notes on its platforms, a move that could violate the EU's Digital Services Act and result in fines up to 6% of Meta's global annual revenue. The EU is also concerned about Elon Musk's actions at X.
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36% Bias Score
Lawsuit Challenges German Border Controls, Threatening Schengen Area
A Polish citizen is suing Germany for illegal border controls imposed on the German-Polish border since October 2023, causing significant traffic congestion and impacting cross-border movement; the lawsuit challenges the legality of these controls and highlights concerns about the erosion of the Sch...
Lawsuit Challenges German Border Controls, Threatening Schengen Area
A Polish citizen is suing Germany for illegal border controls imposed on the German-Polish border since October 2023, causing significant traffic congestion and impacting cross-border movement; the lawsuit challenges the legality of these controls and highlights concerns about the erosion of the Sch...
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52% Bias Score
EU's 2025 Emission Rules Threaten \$16 Billion in Automotive Fines
Stellantis' European head, Jean-Philippe Imparato, warns of potential \$16 billion in EU fines for the automotive industry in 2025 due to stringent emission reduction targets, urging a more gradual transition to electric vehicles and inclusion of commercial vehicles in emission calculations.
EU's 2025 Emission Rules Threaten \$16 Billion in Automotive Fines
Stellantis' European head, Jean-Philippe Imparato, warns of potential \$16 billion in EU fines for the automotive industry in 2025 due to stringent emission reduction targets, urging a more gradual transition to electric vehicles and inclusion of commercial vehicles in emission calculations.
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52% Bias Score
Eredivisie Resumes: Returning Stars and Record-Chasing PSV
The Eredivisie resumes its season after a three-week break, with returning star players like Sébastien Haller and Bryan Linssen potentially altering the league standings; PSV's high goal-scoring rate challenges existing records; Almere City aims for a comeback under a new coach.
Eredivisie Resumes: Returning Stars and Record-Chasing PSV
The Eredivisie resumes its season after a three-week break, with returning star players like Sébastien Haller and Bryan Linssen potentially altering the league standings; PSV's high goal-scoring rate challenges existing records; Almere City aims for a comeback under a new coach.
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36% Bias Score
North Aegean Region Extends Export Promotion Program Deadline
The North Aegean Region revised its "Promoting sales and exports" program (4 million euro budget), clarifying eligibility criteria, including minimum two fiscal years and 25% private investment, extending the deadline to January 22, 2025, and focusing on boosting business competitiveness and interna...
North Aegean Region Extends Export Promotion Program Deadline
The North Aegean Region revised its "Promoting sales and exports" program (4 million euro budget), clarifying eligibility criteria, including minimum two fiscal years and 25% private investment, extending the deadline to January 22, 2025, and focusing on boosting business competitiveness and interna...
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8% Bias Score
EU Warns Meta Over Content Moderation Changes
Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with community-based content ratings on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has raised concerns in the EU, prompting the European Commission to emphasize the importance of compliance with the Digital Services Act, warning of potential fines up to 6% of global annua...
EU Warns Meta Over Content Moderation Changes
Meta's plan to replace fact-checking with community-based content ratings on Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram has raised concerns in the EU, prompting the European Commission to emphasize the importance of compliance with the Digital Services Act, warning of potential fines up to 6% of global annua...
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44% Bias Score
High Eurozone Savings Hamper Economic Recovery
Eurozone households saved 15.7% of their disposable income in Q2 2024, significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels (12-13%), hindering consumption and economic growth due to inflation's impact on wealth and uncertainty from the Ukraine war.
High Eurozone Savings Hamper Economic Recovery
Eurozone households saved 15.7% of their disposable income in Q2 2024, significantly higher than pre-pandemic levels (12-13%), hindering consumption and economic growth due to inflation's impact on wealth and uncertainty from the Ukraine war.
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36% Bias Score
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Instability
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of an uncoordinated energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (€120/MWh) and solar (€17/MWh) energy, potentially leading to economic challenges and jeopardizing European energy market integration.
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Instability
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of an uncoordinated energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (€120/MWh) and solar (€17/MWh) energy, potentially leading to economic challenges and jeopardizing European energy market integration.
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56% Bias Score