EU Bans Bisphenol A in All Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, due to health concerns identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following over a decade of scientific warnings and a prior ban on its use in products for infants and young children.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in All Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) from all food contact materials starting January 20, 2024, due to health concerns identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), following over a decade of scientific warnings and a prior ban on its use in products for infants and young children.
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44% Bias Score
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in all food-contact materials starting January 20, 2024, following concerns about its endocrine-disrupting properties and links to health issues like breast cancer and diabetes; the ban, years in the making, covers various products including cans, containe...
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Contact Materials
The European Union banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in all food-contact materials starting January 20, 2024, following concerns about its endocrine-disrupting properties and links to health issues like breast cancer and diabetes; the ban, years in the making, covers various products including cans, containe...
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28% Bias Score
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
EU Car Registrations Edge Up Despite Market Volatility
Despite a slight overall increase of 0.8% in 2024 EU new car registrations to 10.6 million units, driven by Spain's 7.1% growth, Germany (-1%), France (-3.2%), and Italy (-0.5%) saw declines due to supply chain issues and consumer preferences.
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40% Bias Score
Bayern Munich seeks Champions League knockout berth in crucial Feyenoord clash
Bayern Munich travels to Feyenoord in a crucial Champions League match on Wednesday, needing a win to secure direct qualification to the knockout stage, a victory that will also positively affect the team's internal atmosphere during ongoing contract negotiations with key players.
Bayern Munich seeks Champions League knockout berth in crucial Feyenoord clash
Bayern Munich travels to Feyenoord in a crucial Champions League match on Wednesday, needing a win to secure direct qualification to the knockout stage, a victory that will also positively affect the team's internal atmosphere during ongoing contract negotiations with key players.
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48% Bias Score
\"EU Electric Vehicle Registrations Fall Amidst Broader Market Weakness\"\
Sluggish demand for electric vehicles in Germany caused a 10.2 percent drop in EU-wide electric car registrations in December 2024; however, the overall number of new car registrations in the EU increased by 0.8 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, yet remained 17 percent below 2019 levels...
\"EU Electric Vehicle Registrations Fall Amidst Broader Market Weakness\"\
Sluggish demand for electric vehicles in Germany caused a 10.2 percent drop in EU-wide electric car registrations in December 2024; however, the overall number of new car registrations in the EU increased by 0.8 percent in 2024 compared to the previous year, yet remained 17 percent below 2019 levels...
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36% Bias Score
Major Corporations Urge EU to Maintain Stringent Sustainability Regulations
Major European companies including Nestlé, Unilever, and Primark, are urging the EU to resist calls for weakening its sustainability regulations, expressing concerns that already committed resources could be wasted by any revision.
Major Corporations Urge EU to Maintain Stringent Sustainability Regulations
Major European companies including Nestlé, Unilever, and Primark, are urging the EU to resist calls for weakening its sustainability regulations, expressing concerns that already committed resources could be wasted by any revision.
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40% Bias Score
No Blanket Tariffs Boost ECB Rate Cut Bets
The lack of sweeping U.S. trade tariffs has boosted market confidence in the ECB's ability to cut rates, reversing recent investor fears about inflation and leading to predictions of four rate cuts this year; however, President Trump's future trade policy remains a wild card.
No Blanket Tariffs Boost ECB Rate Cut Bets
The lack of sweeping U.S. trade tariffs has boosted market confidence in the ECB's ability to cut rates, reversing recent investor fears about inflation and leading to predictions of four rate cuts this year; however, President Trump's future trade policy remains a wild card.
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36% Bias Score
EU's €1.5 Billion Defense Budget Falls Short of Needs, Sparking Funding Debate
Facing shortages in munitions production after its support for Ukraine, the EU proposed a €1.5 billion defense budget for 2025-2027, a sum far below the estimated €500 billion needed over the next decade, sparking debate on funding mechanisms and highlighting potential divisions within the bloc.
EU's €1.5 Billion Defense Budget Falls Short of Needs, Sparking Funding Debate
Facing shortages in munitions production after its support for Ukraine, the EU proposed a €1.5 billion defense budget for 2025-2027, a sum far below the estimated €500 billion needed over the next decade, sparking debate on funding mechanisms and highlighting potential divisions within the bloc.
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36% Bias Score
EU Geo-Blocking Regulation Fails to Protect Consumers
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) found that despite a 2018 regulation, geo-blocking continues to limit consumer access to online goods and services across the EU due to inconsistent enforcement and varying penalties among member states.
EU Geo-Blocking Regulation Fails to Protect Consumers
The European Court of Auditors (ECA) found that despite a 2018 regulation, geo-blocking continues to limit consumer access to online goods and services across the EU due to inconsistent enforcement and varying penalties among member states.
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24% Bias Score
Bayern Munich Seeks Champions League Knockout Stage Berth Against Feyenoord
Bayern Munich, currently 10th in the Champions League, needs a win against Feyenoord on Wednesday to reach the knockout stage directly and avoid additional playoffs; this is deemed crucial for their Bundesliga title campaign.
Bayern Munich Seeks Champions League Knockout Stage Berth Against Feyenoord
Bayern Munich, currently 10th in the Champions League, needs a win against Feyenoord on Wednesday to reach the knockout stage directly and avoid additional playoffs; this is deemed crucial for their Bundesliga title campaign.
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves France's Budget Despite High Deficit
The EU approved France's 2024 budget on January 21st, despite a projected 6.1% deficit exceeding the 3% limit, requiring significant spending cuts to reach 5.4% in 2025 and under 3% by 2029; this follows the European Commission's positive assessment and involves 21 EU member states' approved budgets...
EU Approves France's Budget Despite High Deficit
The EU approved France's 2024 budget on January 21st, despite a projected 6.1% deficit exceeding the 3% limit, requiring significant spending cuts to reach 5.4% in 2025 and under 3% by 2029; this follows the European Commission's positive assessment and involves 21 EU member states' approved budgets...
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40% Bias Score
Europe's Path to Strategic Interdependence
Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, Europe must balance interdependence with autonomy by investing in defense, green energy, technology, and strategic migration to secure its future.
Europe's Path to Strategic Interdependence
Amidst geopolitical uncertainty, Europe must balance interdependence with autonomy by investing in defense, green energy, technology, and strategic migration to secure its future.
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36% Bias Score