UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, exceeding September's three-and-a-half-year low of 1.7%, driven by rising energy prices, a tight labor market, and recent government spending increases; the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates in December.
UK Inflation Rises to 2.6% in November
UK inflation climbed to 2.6% in November, exceeding September's three-and-a-half-year low of 1.7%, driven by rising energy prices, a tight labor market, and recent government spending increases; the Bank of England is unlikely to cut interest rates in December.
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Stellantis to Boost Italian Car Output from 2026
Stellantis announced a plan to increase Italian car production from 2026, investing €2 billion in 2025 and securing production until 2032 for all its Italian plants, in response to a weak European EV market and following improved relations with the Italian government.
Stellantis to Boost Italian Car Output from 2026
Stellantis announced a plan to increase Italian car production from 2026, investing €2 billion in 2025 and securing production until 2032 for all its Italian plants, in response to a weak European EV market and following improved relations with the Italian government.
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40% Bias Score
Stellantis to Increase Italian Production with New Models
Stellantis, facing declining sales and a CEO change, announced plans to boost production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026 with over a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and updated 500, while Turin becomes the headquarters for European operations.
Stellantis to Increase Italian Production with New Models
Stellantis, facing declining sales and a CEO change, announced plans to boost production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026 with over a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and updated 500, while Turin becomes the headquarters for European operations.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Allocates €200 Million to Subsidize Municipal Water Companies' Electricity Bills
The Greek government will provide a €200 million subsidy from the Energy Transition Fund to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water and sewage companies, with a higher percentage for those merging or expanding service areas by specific deadlines.
Greece Allocates €200 Million to Subsidize Municipal Water Companies' Electricity Bills
The Greek government will provide a €200 million subsidy from the Energy Transition Fund to cover overdue electricity bills for municipal water and sewage companies, with a higher percentage for those merging or expanding service areas by specific deadlines.
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36% Bias Score
Greece Supports Western Balkan EU Accession, Highlights Serbia and Albania
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at an EU-Western Balkans summit, reiterated Greece's support for the EU accession of Western Balkan countries, particularly Serbia and Albania, stressing the need for reforms and highlighting progress on minority rights in Albania as a step towards accession...
Greece Supports Western Balkan EU Accession, Highlights Serbia and Albania
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at an EU-Western Balkans summit, reiterated Greece's support for the EU accession of Western Balkan countries, particularly Serbia and Albania, stressing the need for reforms and highlighting progress on minority rights in Albania as a step towards accession...
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EU Reaffirms Strong Support for Ukraine's EU Membership Bid
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its full support for Ukraine's EU membership, praising its reform progress despite the war and pledging continued financial and political backing, contingent on continued reform implementation.
EU Reaffirms Strong Support for Ukraine's EU Membership Bid
The EU Council, on December 17th, confirmed its full support for Ukraine's EU membership, praising its reform progress despite the war and pledging continued financial and political backing, contingent on continued reform implementation.
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40% Bias Score
Stellantis to Boost Production at Italian Plants
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026, launching more than a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and hybrid/electric 500, to address post-merger concerns about the company's focus on Italy and new European emission regulations...
Stellantis to Boost Production at Italian Plants
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian plants starting in 2026, launching more than a dozen new models by 2032, including a new Fiat Pandina and hybrid/electric 500, to address post-merger concerns about the company's focus on Italy and new European emission regulations...
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40% Bias Score
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
Serbia Aims for EU Membership by 2026
Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Đurić announced Serbia's goal to join the EU by the end of 2026 during an official visit to Athens, emphasizing strong ties with Greece and outlining Serbia's strategies regarding Kosovo, Turkey, and the US.
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40% Bias Score
Commerzbank Rejects Unicredit Takeover Bid
Commerzbank rejected Unicredit's takeover bid despite Unicredit's 28% stake and application to increase it to 29.9%, citing a desire for independence; labor unions oppose the takeover fearing job losses.
Commerzbank Rejects Unicredit Takeover Bid
Commerzbank rejected Unicredit's takeover bid despite Unicredit's 28% stake and application to increase it to 29.9%, citing a desire for independence; labor unions oppose the takeover fearing job losses.
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52% Bias Score
Stellantis to Boost Italian Auto Production with New Models
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian auto plants by launching more than a dozen new models through 2032, including the Fiat Pandina and a hybrid/electric 500, in response to concerns about its commitment to Italy following the resignation of its CEO and new EU regulat...
Stellantis to Boost Italian Auto Production with New Models
Stellantis announced plans to increase production at its six Italian auto plants by launching more than a dozen new models through 2032, including the Fiat Pandina and a hybrid/electric 500, in response to concerns about its commitment to Italy following the resignation of its CEO and new EU regulat...
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32% Bias Score
Italian Senate Debates Amidst Political Tensions and Christmas Wishes
Italian Senate President Ignazio La Russa wished for peace and support for the vulnerable during Christmas, while internal political conflicts and criticisms of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's approach to European affairs and her relationship with Elon Musk dominated Senate discussions before the Eu...
Italian Senate Debates Amidst Political Tensions and Christmas Wishes
Italian Senate President Ignazio La Russa wished for peace and support for the vulnerable during Christmas, while internal political conflicts and criticisms of Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's approach to European affairs and her relationship with Elon Musk dominated Senate discussions before the Eu...
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44% Bias Score
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations that Russia used the platform to interfere in Romania's presidential election, prompting the annulment of the first round's results after an unknown far-right candidate, Calin G...
EU Investigates TikTok Over Alleged Russian Interference in Romanian Election
The European Commission is investigating TikTok for potentially violating the EU's Digital Services Act due to allegations that Russia used the platform to interfere in Romania's presidential election, prompting the annulment of the first round's results after an unknown far-right candidate, Calin G...
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48% Bias Score