Armenia Launches EU Membership Bid, Raising Tensions with Russia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the government's support for a bill initiating the country's EU membership bid, marking a shift from its close ties with Russia and raising concerns within the Kremlin.
Armenia Launches EU Membership Bid, Raising Tensions with Russia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced the government's support for a bill initiating the country's EU membership bid, marking a shift from its close ties with Russia and raising concerns within the Kremlin.
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44% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: High Expectations Amidst Economic Strength and Geopolitical Shifts
Poland's EU Council presidency began with a low-key gala on January 3rd, but high expectations for its leadership remain, given its strong economic performance (GDP doubled since joining the EU), significant military spending (4.7% of GDP in 2025), and substantial support for Ukrainian refugees (4.9...
Poland's EU Presidency: High Expectations Amidst Economic Strength and Geopolitical Shifts
Poland's EU Council presidency began with a low-key gala on January 3rd, but high expectations for its leadership remain, given its strong economic performance (GDP doubled since joining the EU), significant military spending (4.7% of GDP in 2025), and substantial support for Ukrainian refugees (4.9...
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40% Bias Score
Newcastle Wins League Cup Semifinal First Leg 2-0 Against Arsenal
Newcastle defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Tuesday, with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon; Isak's 14th goal in 15 games puts him on 50 goals for Newcastle, 5 fewer matches than the club's record scorer, Alan Shearer; Arsenal must now overturn a 2-goa...
Newcastle Wins League Cup Semifinal First Leg 2-0 Against Arsenal
Newcastle defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semifinal on Tuesday, with goals from Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon; Isak's 14th goal in 15 games puts him on 50 goals for Newcastle, 5 fewer matches than the club's record scorer, Alan Shearer; Arsenal must now overturn a 2-goa...
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40% Bias Score
Le Pen's Legacy: European Unity and Family Discord
The author recounts two meetings with Jean-Marie Le Pen, focusing on his views of European unity and his strained relationship with his daughter Marine, while noting his past attempts at partisan affiliation and his assessment of his political legacy.
Le Pen's Legacy: European Unity and Family Discord
The author recounts two meetings with Jean-Marie Le Pen, focusing on his views of European unity and his strained relationship with his daughter Marine, while noting his past attempts at partisan affiliation and his assessment of his political legacy.
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60% Bias Score
EU Emission Pool: Stellantis Joins, Volkswagen Debates, Industry Faces Billions in Penalties
Several European automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and unexpectedly Stellantis, joined an emissions pool to meet stricter EU emission standards, while others like Volkswagen are debating participation; analysts estimate a €300 million compensation for Volvo Cars, but the EU remains firm on its cli...
EU Emission Pool: Stellantis Joins, Volkswagen Debates, Industry Faces Billions in Penalties
Several European automakers, including Mercedes-Benz and unexpectedly Stellantis, joined an emissions pool to meet stricter EU emission standards, while others like Volkswagen are debating participation; analysts estimate a €300 million compensation for Volvo Cars, but the EU remains firm on its cli...
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48% Bias Score
Greece Bids Farewell to Former Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, 88, was laid to rest on Thursday in Athens following a funeral attended by political leaders, family, and citizens; eulogies praised his commitment to European integration and rational governance.
Greece Bids Farewell to Former Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, 88, was laid to rest on Thursday in Athens following a funeral attended by political leaders, family, and citizens; eulogies praised his commitment to European integration and rational governance.
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16% Bias Score
EU Seeks Funding for Military Buildup Amidst Financial and Geopolitical Pressures
Facing financial constraints and geopolitical threats, the European Union is exploring joint procurement and eurobonds to fund increased military spending, but national differences in armament needs and German resistance to debt mutualization pose challenges.
EU Seeks Funding for Military Buildup Amidst Financial and Geopolitical Pressures
Facing financial constraints and geopolitical threats, the European Union is exploring joint procurement and eurobonds to fund increased military spending, but national differences in armament needs and German resistance to debt mutualization pose challenges.
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44% Bias Score
ECB Rate Cuts Threaten Bank Profits; UBS Highlights Six Outperforming Banks
Following record profits from rising interest rates, the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate cuts starting in 2024 threaten European bank profitability. UBS analysts forecast continued strong performance from six selected banks, less sensitive to rate changes and focused on commission-based revenue.
ECB Rate Cuts Threaten Bank Profits; UBS Highlights Six Outperforming Banks
Following record profits from rising interest rates, the European Central Bank's (ECB) rate cuts starting in 2024 threaten European bank profitability. UBS analysts forecast continued strong performance from six selected banks, less sensitive to rate changes and focused on commission-based revenue.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Holds State Funeral for Former Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, architect of Greece's euro adoption and 2004 Olympics, received a state funeral in Athens on Thursday, attended by mourners and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, following his death at age 88.
Greece Holds State Funeral for Former Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, architect of Greece's euro adoption and 2004 Olympics, received a state funeral in Athens on Thursday, attended by mourners and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, following his death at age 88.
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24% Bias Score
Spain's Economic Growth Fails to Meet Deficit Reduction Targets
Spain's robust economy is expected to continue leading European growth in 2024; however, S&P Global Ratings forecasts a 2.9% deficit, exceeding the government's 2.5% target for 2025, due to increased public spending and without additional measures.
Spain's Economic Growth Fails to Meet Deficit Reduction Targets
Spain's robust economy is expected to continue leading European growth in 2024; however, S&P Global Ratings forecasts a 2.9% deficit, exceeding the government's 2.5% target for 2025, due to increased public spending and without additional measures.
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40% Bias Score
Austria Faces EU Sanctions Over Public Spending
Austria faces potential EU sanctions for exceeding public spending limits (2024-2026), requiring a credible spending-cut plan by January 21st to avoid penalties and possible inclusion alongside heavily indebted nations like Italy and France. The deadline's success depends on the new coalition govern...
Austria Faces EU Sanctions Over Public Spending
Austria faces potential EU sanctions for exceeding public spending limits (2024-2026), requiring a credible spending-cut plan by January 21st to avoid penalties and possible inclusion alongside heavily indebted nations like Italy and France. The deadline's success depends on the new coalition govern...
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60% Bias Score
Armenia Approves EU Accession Bill, Referendum Required
The Armenian government approved a bill initiating the EU accession process, emphasizing that final membership requires a constitutional referendum; this follows years of diplomatic engagement and reflects broad cooperation with the EU.
Armenia Approves EU Accession Bill, Referendum Required
The Armenian government approved a bill initiating the EU accession process, emphasizing that final membership requires a constitutional referendum; this follows years of diplomatic engagement and reflects broad cooperation with the EU.
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36% Bias Score