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.
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Greece Launches €434 Million "Exoikonomo 2025" Home Energy Upgrade Program
Greece launched the "Exoikonomo 2025" program (€434 million budget) on January 8th, 2025, for home energy upgrades offering grants up to 100% to improve energy efficiency by at least three categories, prioritizing vulnerable groups and colder regions; applications are open until March 20th, 2025.
Greece Launches €434 Million "Exoikonomo 2025" Home Energy Upgrade Program
Greece launched the "Exoikonomo 2025" program (€434 million budget) on January 8th, 2025, for home energy upgrades offering grants up to 100% to improve energy efficiency by at least three categories, prioritizing vulnerable groups and colder regions; applications are open until March 20th, 2025.
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Von der Leyen Leads EU from Hannover Amidst Illness and Leadership Concerns
Due to illness, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is leading the EU from Hannover, resulting in the cancellation of the weekly commission meeting and postponement of a trip to Poland; however, she maintains contact with world leaders and the commission claims to be fully functional despit...
Von der Leyen Leads EU from Hannover Amidst Illness and Leadership Concerns
Due to illness, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is leading the EU from Hannover, resulting in the cancellation of the weekly commission meeting and postponement of a trip to Poland; however, she maintains contact with world leaders and the commission claims to be fully functional despit...
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64% Bias Score
German Greens Launch Campaign, CSU Outlines Contrasting Strategy
The Green Party launched their German election campaign in Lübeck, attracting over 1,200 supporters, while Robert Habeck blamed previous CDU/CSU governments for current economic issues. The CSU, under Markus Söder, is focusing on stricter immigration, increased investment in technology and defense, ...
German Greens Launch Campaign, CSU Outlines Contrasting Strategy
The Green Party launched their German election campaign in Lübeck, attracting over 1,200 supporters, while Robert Habeck blamed previous CDU/CSU governments for current economic issues. The CSU, under Markus Söder, is focusing on stricter immigration, increased investment in technology and defense, ...
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32% Bias Score
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse, Paving Way for Far-Right Government
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after coalition talks collapsed due to budget disputes, prompting President Alexander Van der Bellen to invite the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which won September's election, to form a government; the next government faces an 18-24 billion euro savings c...
Austria's Coalition Talks Collapse, Paving Way for Far-Right Government
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer resigned after coalition talks collapsed due to budget disputes, prompting President Alexander Van der Bellen to invite the far-right Freedom Party (FPO), which won September's election, to form a government; the next government faces an 18-24 billion euro savings c...
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Inflation Remains Stubbornly High at 2.6% in December
Germany's inflation unexpectedly rose to 2.6 percent in December 2024, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, driven by higher service and food costs, despite lower energy prices; economists predict continued inflation above 2 percent in 2025.
Germany's Inflation Remains Stubbornly High at 2.6% in December
Germany's inflation unexpectedly rose to 2.6 percent in December 2024, marking the third consecutive monthly increase, driven by higher service and food costs, despite lower energy prices; economists predict continued inflation above 2 percent in 2025.
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28% Bias Score
Belgian Grand Prix secures rotational F1 contract
The Belgian Grand Prix, held at Spa-Francorchamps, has secured a unique four-year-out-of-six contract from 2026-2031, featuring a rotation system with other circuits in 2028 and 2030, to accommodate F1's growing interest in new events and its 25-race annual limit.
Belgian Grand Prix secures rotational F1 contract
The Belgian Grand Prix, held at Spa-Francorchamps, has secured a unique four-year-out-of-six contract from 2026-2031, featuring a rotation system with other circuits in 2028 and 2030, to accommodate F1's growing interest in new events and its 25-race annual limit.
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36% Bias Score
Sweden's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Rate Cut Expectations
Sweden's inflation cooled in December, with CPIF at 1.5% and CPI at 0.8%, fueling expectations of another interest rate cut by the Riksbank on January 28th, following five cuts in 2024, despite concerns about lagged effects of monetary policy.
Sweden's Inflation Slowdown Fuels Rate Cut Expectations
Sweden's inflation cooled in December, with CPIF at 1.5% and CPI at 0.8%, fueling expectations of another interest rate cut by the Riksbank on January 28th, following five cuts in 2024, despite concerns about lagged effects of monetary policy.
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36% Bias Score
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
Austria's Freedom Party Wins Election, Kickl to Form Government
Herbert Kickl's Freedom Party (FPÖ) won Austria's September 2024 parliamentary elections, becoming the leading party with 28.8% of the vote; President Van der Bellen tasked Kickl with forming a new government after negotiations with centrist parties failed, despite concerns from opponents who label ...
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48% Bias Score
Europe's Response to US Trade Policy: Protecting Values or Abandoning Them?
European business leaders express concern over a potential increase in aggressive US trade policy under a second Trump administration, prompting questions about whether Europe should abandon its social and environmental values to remain competitive. The article argues for a strategic response that l...
Europe's Response to US Trade Policy: Protecting Values or Abandoning Them?
European business leaders express concern over a potential increase in aggressive US trade policy under a second Trump administration, prompting questions about whether Europe should abandon its social and environmental values to remain competitive. The article argues for a strategic response that l...
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EU Unveils Emergency Plans to Support Struggling Industries
The European Commission plans to launch emergency support plans for struggling EU industries, including energy-intensive sectors, by creating decarbonized public markets and reducing regulatory burdens, as announced by Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné.
EU Unveils Emergency Plans to Support Struggling Industries
The European Commission plans to launch emergency support plans for struggling EU industries, including energy-intensive sectors, by creating decarbonized public markets and reducing regulatory burdens, as announced by Executive Vice-President Stéphane Séjourné.
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40% Bias Score
Italy's SpaceX Deal Sparks Debate Over European Space Autonomy
Italy is reportedly negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX for Starlink satellite encryption, raising concerns about its commitment to the EU's competing IRIS² network, scheduled for launch in 2029, and potentially impacting European space autonomy.
Italy's SpaceX Deal Sparks Debate Over European Space Autonomy
Italy is reportedly negotiating a €1.5 billion deal with SpaceX for Starlink satellite encryption, raising concerns about its commitment to the EU's competing IRIS² network, scheduled for launch in 2029, and potentially impacting European space autonomy.
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16% Bias Score