AfD's "Dexit" Plan Faces Strong Economic Opposition
The AfD, a German far-right party, plans Germany's withdrawal from the European Union and the Eurozone if elected in 2025; this is strongly opposed by German economists who project €690 billion in losses and 2.5 million job losses within five years.
AfD's "Dexit" Plan Faces Strong Economic Opposition
The AfD, a German far-right party, plans Germany's withdrawal from the European Union and the Eurozone if elected in 2025; this is strongly opposed by German economists who project €690 billion in losses and 2.5 million job losses within five years.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Faces March Deadline for Diesel Tax Hike to Secure €8 Billion in EU Funds
Spain must raise diesel taxes by March to receive €8 billion in EU funds, a condition added to the revised recovery plan. The government's initial attempt to raise diesel taxes failed due to political opposition from Podemos. Failure to pass the tax increase by the deadline could result in withheld ...
Spain Faces March Deadline for Diesel Tax Hike to Secure €8 Billion in EU Funds
Spain must raise diesel taxes by March to receive €8 billion in EU funds, a condition added to the revised recovery plan. The government's initial attempt to raise diesel taxes failed due to political opposition from Podemos. Failure to pass the tax increase by the deadline could result in withheld ...
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36% Bias Score
China's Economic Growth Signals New Opportunities for China-EU Cooperation
Despite global headwinds, China's economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in Q3 2023, driven by policy initiatives and strong fundamentals; this signals new opportunities for China-EU cooperation and global growth.
China's Economic Growth Signals New Opportunities for China-EU Cooperation
Despite global headwinds, China's economy grew 4.8% year-on-year in Q3 2023, driven by policy initiatives and strong fundamentals; this signals new opportunities for China-EU cooperation and global growth.
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52% Bias Score
Scholz opposes EU car emission fines
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposes EU fines on carmakers for missing 2025 CO2 emission targets (93.6g/km, €95/gram penalty), citing economic challenges and upcoming elections, creating tension between environmental regulations and industrial needs.
Scholz opposes EU car emission fines
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz opposes EU fines on carmakers for missing 2025 CO2 emission targets (93.6g/km, €95/gram penalty), citing economic challenges and upcoming elections, creating tension between environmental regulations and industrial needs.
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52% Bias Score
EU Commissioner Visits Naples' Rione Sanità, Underscoring Youth-Led Regeneration
European Commissioner Glenn Micallef visited Naples' Rione Sanità on an official visit, meeting with youth cooperatives La Paranza and La Sorte, highlighting their role in the area's cultural regeneration and receiving recognition for their European Heritage Award and other accomplishments.
EU Commissioner Visits Naples' Rione Sanità, Underscoring Youth-Led Regeneration
European Commissioner Glenn Micallef visited Naples' Rione Sanità on an official visit, meeting with youth cooperatives La Paranza and La Sorte, highlighting their role in the area's cultural regeneration and receiving recognition for their European Heritage Award and other accomplishments.
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52% Bias Score
Betis Wins, Faces Tough Conference League Road
Real Betis beat Helsinki 1-0 in their final Conference League group game on Thursday, securing a playoff spot against Gent or Copenhagen in February before a potential Round of 16 clash with Chelsea or Vitoria de Guimaraes; however, their 15th-place group finish reflects inconsistent play.
Betis Wins, Faces Tough Conference League Road
Real Betis beat Helsinki 1-0 in their final Conference League group game on Thursday, securing a playoff spot against Gent or Copenhagen in February before a potential Round of 16 clash with Chelsea or Vitoria de Guimaraes; however, their 15th-place group finish reflects inconsistent play.
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40% Bias Score
Populist Rise: US Polarization vs. European Fragmentation
The rise of populist parties has caused extreme polarization in the US and political fragmentation in Europe, impacting decision-making, economic growth, and international standing, as seen in France's budget debate and the dissolution of its National Assembly.
Populist Rise: US Polarization vs. European Fragmentation
The rise of populist parties has caused extreme polarization in the US and political fragmentation in Europe, impacting decision-making, economic growth, and international standing, as seen in France's budget debate and the dissolution of its National Assembly.
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32% Bias Score
German Energy Crisis: Price Spike Exposes Renewable Energy Vulnerabilities
Germany experienced a sharp increase in electricity prices on December 12th, reaching €936 per MWh due to low renewable energy production and increased morning demand, highlighting the vulnerabilities of a system heavily reliant on intermittent sources and exposing tensions within the interconnected...
German Energy Crisis: Price Spike Exposes Renewable Energy Vulnerabilities
Germany experienced a sharp increase in electricity prices on December 12th, reaching €936 per MWh due to low renewable energy production and increased morning demand, highlighting the vulnerabilities of a system heavily reliant on intermittent sources and exposing tensions within the interconnected...
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40% Bias Score
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
Global Milk Shortage Drives 19% Surge in European Butter Prices
A global milk shortage caused by reduced production (due to drought, disease, and decreased profitability), increased energy costs, and higher demand has led to a 19 percent average increase in butter prices across the EU between October 2023 and October 2024, with some countries seeing increases as...
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44% Bias Score
European and U.S. Mid-Cap Stocks Offer Undervalued Opportunities: Fund Manager
Fund manager Sean Peche advises investors to consider undervalued European and U.S. mid-cap companies, citing political distractions and market trends as reasons for their attractive valuations, highlighting examples such as BNP Paribas, ABN Amro, Associated British Foods (Primark), and Mattel.
European and U.S. Mid-Cap Stocks Offer Undervalued Opportunities: Fund Manager
Fund manager Sean Peche advises investors to consider undervalued European and U.S. mid-cap companies, citing political distractions and market trends as reasons for their attractive valuations, highlighting examples such as BNP Paribas, ABN Amro, Associated British Foods (Primark), and Mattel.
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48% Bias Score
Chelsea's Perfect Conference League Record Secures Round of 16 Berth
Chelsea defeated Shamrock Rovers 5-1 on Thursday, securing their place in the UEFA Conference League round of 16 with a perfect 6-0 record and 26 goals scored, the most among all teams; Shamrock Rovers finished 10th, the first Irish club to reach the knockout stage.
Chelsea's Perfect Conference League Record Secures Round of 16 Berth
Chelsea defeated Shamrock Rovers 5-1 on Thursday, securing their place in the UEFA Conference League round of 16 with a perfect 6-0 record and 26 goals scored, the most among all teams; Shamrock Rovers finished 10th, the first Irish club to reach the knockout stage.
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52% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges Unified US-EU Support for Ukraine Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Aid Cuts
During a visit to Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged continued US-EU support for his war-torn country, expressing concern over President-elect Trump's plans to cut military aid and emphasizing the need for air defense systems and humanitarian assistance, while facing potential obstacles f...
Zelenskyy Urges Unified US-EU Support for Ukraine Amidst Concerns Over Trump's Aid Cuts
During a visit to Brussels, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged continued US-EU support for his war-torn country, expressing concern over President-elect Trump's plans to cut military aid and emphasizing the need for air defense systems and humanitarian assistance, while facing potential obstacles f...
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40% Bias Score