Europe's Response to Trump's Trade Policy: Protectionism or Adaptation?
European business leaders are worried about a more aggressive US trade policy under Trump's second term, including potential withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the end of diversity and inclusion programs; they propose a counter-strategy of protecting European values and industries.
Europe's Response to Trump's Trade Policy: Protectionism or Adaptation?
European business leaders are worried about a more aggressive US trade policy under Trump's second term, including potential withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and the end of diversity and inclusion programs; they propose a counter-strategy of protecting European values and industries.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Faces Recession as Mississippi's GDP Rivals Major European Economies
Germany's economy is projected to contract by a further -0.1% in late 2024, marking a second consecutive year of recession, while Mississippi's per capita GDP (€49,780) closely trails Germany's (€51,304), surpassing several major European economies.
Germany Faces Recession as Mississippi's GDP Rivals Major European Economies
Germany's economy is projected to contract by a further -0.1% in late 2024, marking a second consecutive year of recession, while Mississippi's per capita GDP (€49,780) closely trails Germany's (€51,304), surpassing several major European economies.
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36% Bias Score
Aspen Insurance to List on NYSE, Exiting London Stock Exchange
Aspen Insurance, a Lloyd's of London underwriter, plans a £3bn (€3.61bn) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, citing differences in US and UK accounting practices as the primary reason, impacting the London Stock Exchange amid declining listings and stricter UK regulations.
Aspen Insurance to List on NYSE, Exiting London Stock Exchange
Aspen Insurance, a Lloyd's of London underwriter, plans a £3bn (€3.61bn) listing on the New York Stock Exchange, citing differences in US and UK accounting practices as the primary reason, impacting the London Stock Exchange amid declining listings and stricter UK regulations.
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52% Bias Score
German Inflation Normalizes to 2.2 Percent in 2024, but Real Wages Remain Stagnant
Germany's 2024 inflation rate averaged 2.2 percent, a significant decrease from the previous year but still impacting purchasing power, especially for lower and middle-income families due to high energy and food costs; this follows the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine.
German Inflation Normalizes to 2.2 Percent in 2024, but Real Wages Remain Stagnant
Germany's 2024 inflation rate averaged 2.2 percent, a significant decrease from the previous year but still impacting purchasing power, especially for lower and middle-income families due to high energy and food costs; this follows the energy crisis triggered by the war in Ukraine.
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24% Bias Score
Mixed European Markets: UK Confidence Plummets Amidst Tax Hike
European stock markets showed mixed results Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dipping 0.1% amidst plummeting business confidence due to a tax increase, while others like France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX rose. Volkswagen and Xpeng expanded their EV charging partnership in China, and Bitcoin and Ether s...
Mixed European Markets: UK Confidence Plummets Amidst Tax Hike
European stock markets showed mixed results Monday, with the UK's FTSE 100 dipping 0.1% amidst plummeting business confidence due to a tax increase, while others like France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX rose. Volkswagen and Xpeng expanded their EV charging partnership in China, and Bitcoin and Ether s...
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40% Bias Score
European Automakers Face €15 Billion Fine, Production Cuts Amidst 2025 Crisis
European automakers face a €15 billion penalty for failing to meet 2025 EU CO2 emission targets, coupled with Chinese competition, tariff threats, and overcapacity issues, leading to factory closures and reduced sales, although some analysts predict a mid-year sales rebound.
European Automakers Face €15 Billion Fine, Production Cuts Amidst 2025 Crisis
European automakers face a €15 billion penalty for failing to meet 2025 EU CO2 emission targets, coupled with Chinese competition, tariff threats, and overcapacity issues, leading to factory closures and reduced sales, although some analysts predict a mid-year sales rebound.
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48% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power
Austria's Freedom Party, advocating for an end to Russia sanctions and immigrant repatriation, is poised to lead the nation's government for the first time since WWII following its leader Herbert Kickl's recent appointment to form a coalition, after the September election where the party secured 28....
Austria's Far-Right Poised for Power
Austria's Freedom Party, advocating for an end to Russia sanctions and immigrant repatriation, is poised to lead the nation's government for the first time since WWII following its leader Herbert Kickl's recent appointment to form a coalition, after the September election where the party secured 28....
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40% Bias Score
German Electric Vehicle Sales Plunge 25% in 2024
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle registrations plummeted by 25% to 380,600, significantly hindering its climate goals; this is attributed to the end of government subsidies and high prices, contrasting with much higher adoption rates in countries like Denmark and Norway.
German Electric Vehicle Sales Plunge 25% in 2024
Germany's 2024 electric vehicle registrations plummeted by 25% to 380,600, significantly hindering its climate goals; this is attributed to the end of government subsidies and high prices, contrasting with much higher adoption rates in countries like Denmark and Norway.
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36% Bias Score
Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies at 88
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at 88 on Sunday in his summer home; a four-day national mourning period has been declared, culminating in a state funeral on January 9, 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral.
Former Greek PM Costas Simitis Dies at 88
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis passed away at 88 on Sunday in his summer home; a four-day national mourning period has been declared, culminating in a state funeral on January 9, 2025, at the Athens Metropolitan Cathedral.
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24% Bias Score
Le Maire to Advise ASML on European Semiconductor Investment
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire will advise Dutch semiconductor company ASML on European investment starting January 2025, following approval from France's public transparency authority with conditions to avoid conflicts of interest; this comes as ASML considers moving production to Fr...
Le Maire to Advise ASML on European Semiconductor Investment
Former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire will advise Dutch semiconductor company ASML on European investment starting January 2025, following approval from France's public transparency authority with conditions to avoid conflicts of interest; this comes as ASML considers moving production to Fr...
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36% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate Inflation Rises to 3.3 Percent in December 2024
Rhineland-Palatinate's inflation rate rose to 3.3 percent in December 2024, impacting consumer purchasing power; the annual average was 2.6 percent, a decrease from 5.8 percent between 2023 and 2022.
Rhineland-Palatinate Inflation Rises to 3.3 Percent in December 2024
Rhineland-Palatinate's inflation rate rose to 3.3 percent in December 2024, impacting consumer purchasing power; the annual average was 2.6 percent, a decrease from 5.8 percent between 2023 and 2022.
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16% Bias Score
Death of Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, instrumental in Greece's eurozone entry, died at 88 on Sunday, prompting four days of national mourning. His legacy includes economic modernization and EU integration.
Death of Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis
Former Greek Prime Minister Costas Simitis, instrumental in Greece's eurozone entry, died at 88 on Sunday, prompting four days of national mourning. His legacy includes economic modernization and EU integration.
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24% Bias Score