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 ā¬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 ā¬300 million compensation for Volvo Cars, but the EU remains firm on its cli...
Progress
48% Bias Score
Welle Predicts Frozen Conflict in Ukraine, Calls for European Security Guarantee
Klaus Welle, speaking at the Martens Centre's European Ideas Forum 2024, predicted a frozen conflict in Ukraine, likening the situation to post-war Germany, where a ceasefire would likely leave Russian-occupied territories under Russian control indefinitely, necessitating strong European security gu...
Welle Predicts Frozen Conflict in Ukraine, Calls for European Security Guarantee
Klaus Welle, speaking at the Martens Centre's European Ideas Forum 2024, predicted a frozen conflict in Ukraine, likening the situation to post-war Germany, where a ceasefire would likely leave Russian-occupied territories under Russian control indefinitely, necessitating strong European security gu...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right FPĆ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPĆ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
Austria's Far-Right FPĆ on Brink of Power
Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPĆ) is poised for a significant power increase, promoting "remigration," spreading disinformation, and holding anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-immigration stances, potentially impacting Austria's domestic and foreign policies.
Progress
56% Bias Score
European Automakers Form Tesla-Led Alliance to Avoid EU Emission Fines
To avoid billions in EU emission fines for 2025, Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, and Subaru plan a Tesla-led alliance to jointly account for emissions, while Volkswagen and Renault remain outside the deal due to lagging EV technology and market position.
European Automakers Form Tesla-Led Alliance to Avoid EU Emission Fines
To avoid billions in EU emission fines for 2025, Stellantis, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, and Subaru plan a Tesla-led alliance to jointly account for emissions, while Volkswagen and Renault remain outside the deal due to lagging EV technology and market position.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
Meta Seeks EU Approval for Content Moderation Changes
Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission to adjust content moderation, potentially replacing fact-checkers with a community-based system similar to X's Community Notes, following a similar move in the US; the EU will determine compliance with the Digital Services Act.
Progress
32% Bias Score
Simitis's Legacy: Modernizing Greece's Role in Europe
Konstantinos Simitis's eight-year premiership (1996-2004) modernized Greece, integrating it into the EU's core, boosting infrastructure (Rio-Antirrio Bridge, Athens Metro), expanding social welfare, and strengthening the rule of law while facing challenges with corruption and party succession.
Simitis's Legacy: Modernizing Greece's Role in Europe
Konstantinos Simitis's eight-year premiership (1996-2004) modernized Greece, integrating it into the EU's core, boosting infrastructure (Rio-Antirrio Bridge, Athens Metro), expanding social welfare, and strengthening the rule of law while facing challenges with corruption and party succession.
Progress
52% 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.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Trump Anticipates Putin Meeting to End Ukraine War
President-elect Donald Trump plans a meeting with Vladimir Putin after his inauguration to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, hoping for a resolution within six months, while Ukraine fears reduced US aid and a potentially unfavorable peace deal.
Trump Anticipates Putin Meeting to End Ukraine War
President-elect Donald Trump plans a meeting with Vladimir Putin after his inauguration to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, hoping for a resolution within six months, while Ukraine fears reduced US aid and a potentially unfavorable peace deal.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.4 percent in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, driven mainly by a 4 percent increase in services inflation; rising energy and potential agricultural commodity price increases add further upward pressure.
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.4 percent in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, driven mainly by a 4 percent increase in services inflation; rising energy and potential agricultural commodity price increases add further upward pressure.
Progress
24% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power, Raising EU Concerns
Following Austria's elections, where the far-right FPĆ won 28.8% of the vote, its leader Herbert Kickl is attempting to form a coalition government, potentially triggering a shift in EU power dynamics, according to political analyst Peter Hajek.
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power, Raising EU Concerns
Following Austria's elections, where the far-right FPĆ won 28.8% of the vote, its leader Herbert Kickl is attempting to form a coalition government, potentially triggering a shift in EU power dynamics, according to political analyst Peter Hajek.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation reached 2.4 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, with services inflation at 4 percent. Germany's inflation was 2.6 percent.
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.4% in December 2024
Eurozone inflation reached 2.4 percent year-on-year in December 2024, up from 2.2 percent in November, with services inflation at 4 percent. Germany's inflation was 2.6 percent.
Progress
16% Bias Score
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Meta Submits EU Risk Assessment for Content Moderation Changes
On September 6th, Meta submitted a risk assessment to the European Commission, paving the way for potential changes to its content moderation practices in the EU, following similar moves in the US, in accordance with the EU's Digital Services Act.
Progress
32% Bias Score