28 New European Parliament Intergroups Launched, Reflecting Shifting Priorities
The European Parliament's tenth legislative term features 28 new intergroups, informal MEP networks focusing on various issues, reflecting evolving priorities and the rise of new concerns such as mental health and resilience, while others focused on specific regions or policies have dissolved.
28 New European Parliament Intergroups Launched, Reflecting Shifting Priorities
The European Parliament's tenth legislative term features 28 new intergroups, informal MEP networks focusing on various issues, reflecting evolving priorities and the rise of new concerns such as mental health and resilience, while others focused on specific regions or policies have dissolved.
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32% Bias Score
German Automakers Unlikely to Return to Russia
Despite economic hardship and rumors, German automakers' return to Russia is improbable due to low past sales (Mercedes-Benz: 43,011; BMW: 46,802; Audi: 16,404 in 2021) and the ongoing geopolitical conflict; official statements deny any plans.
German Automakers Unlikely to Return to Russia
Despite economic hardship and rumors, German automakers' return to Russia is improbable due to low past sales (Mercedes-Benz: 43,011; BMW: 46,802; Audi: 16,404 in 2021) and the ongoing geopolitical conflict; official statements deny any plans.
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56% Bias Score
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
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48% Bias Score
EU's Gender Employment Gap Costs €370 Billion Annually
The European Union's gender employment gap costs €370 billion annually due to occupational segregation, unequal unpaid care work, and underrepresentation of women in leadership; national gender quotas show some effectiveness, but the EU's progress toward gender equality remains slow, hindering econo...
EU's Gender Employment Gap Costs €370 Billion Annually
The European Union's gender employment gap costs €370 billion annually due to occupational segregation, unequal unpaid care work, and underrepresentation of women in leadership; national gender quotas show some effectiveness, but the EU's progress toward gender equality remains slow, hindering econo...
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24% Bias Score
ECB to Cut Interest Rates Further Amid Weak Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans further interest rate cuts if inflation continues to fall, prioritizing weak economic growth over inflation concerns, with President Lagarde hinting at a 'neutral' rate between 1.75% and 2.5%.
ECB to Cut Interest Rates Further Amid Weak Growth
The European Central Bank (ECB) plans further interest rate cuts if inflation continues to fall, prioritizing weak economic growth over inflation concerns, with President Lagarde hinting at a 'neutral' rate between 1.75% and 2.5%.
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44% Bias Score
Europe's Electricity Grid: Insufficient Infrastructure Threatens Renewable Energy Goals
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe's electricity infrastructure is insufficient to handle the increased demand from renewable energy targets, necessitating a doubling of investment to €70 billion annually, primarily funded by consumers or taxpayers.
Europe's Electricity Grid: Insufficient Infrastructure Threatens Renewable Energy Goals
Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of E.ON and President of Eurelectric, warns that Europe's electricity infrastructure is insufficient to handle the increased demand from renewable energy targets, necessitating a doubling of investment to €70 billion annually, primarily funded by consumers or taxpayers.
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40% Bias Score
European Market Downturn Presents Investment Opportunities
European stocks are expected to underperform US stocks significantly in 2024 due to trade war concerns and political instability in France and Germany, causing the Euro to weaken and prompting investors to seek opportunities in undervalued assets.
European Market Downturn Presents Investment Opportunities
European stocks are expected to underperform US stocks significantly in 2024 due to trade war concerns and political instability in France and Germany, causing the Euro to weaken and prompting investors to seek opportunities in undervalued assets.
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44% Bias Score
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, China, and North Korea
The EU adopted its 15th sanctions package, blacklisting 84 individuals and entities from Russia, China, and North Korea, including 52 tankers and 32 companies accused of circumventing trade restrictions or supplying dual-use goods to Russia; the EU also extended deadlines for European companies to d...
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, China, and North Korea
The EU adopted its 15th sanctions package, blacklisting 84 individuals and entities from Russia, China, and North Korea, including 52 tankers and 32 companies accused of circumventing trade restrictions or supplying dual-use goods to Russia; the EU also extended deadlines for European companies to d...
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40% Bias Score
Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
Cancer Deaths and Survival Rate Variations Across Europe in 2021
In 2021, cancer caused 1.1 million deaths (21.6% of total) in 29 European countries, with survival rates varying widely; lung cancer was the leading cause, followed by colorectal, prostate, and breast cancers.
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24% Bias Score
Spanish Government Attacks Judiciary Amid Upcoming Court Cases
The Spanish government is attacking its judiciary, accusing judges of a right-wing conspiracy, amid upcoming court cases involving people close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; this unprecedented attack on judicial independence is causing political tension and risks harming democratic institutions.
Spanish Government Attacks Judiciary Amid Upcoming Court Cases
The Spanish government is attacking its judiciary, accusing judges of a right-wing conspiracy, amid upcoming court cases involving people close to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; this unprecedented attack on judicial independence is causing political tension and risks harming democratic institutions.
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64% Bias Score
Manchester City Suffers Late Defeat Against Manchester United
Manchester City lost the Manchester derby to Manchester United 2-1 after conceding a late penalty and subsequent goal, marking their eighth defeat in eleven matches and highlighting their current struggles against a resurgent United side.
Manchester City Suffers Late Defeat Against Manchester United
Manchester City lost the Manchester derby to Manchester United 2-1 after conceding a late penalty and subsequent goal, marking their eighth defeat in eleven matches and highlighting their current struggles against a resurgent United side.
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36% Bias Score
Italy's Ambiguous Stance on EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU signed a major trade deal with South America on December 6th, but France strongly opposes it, while Italy's position remains ambiguous despite initial reservations, potentially driven by domestic politics and a desire for concessions.
Italy's Ambiguous Stance on EU-Mercosur Trade Deal
The EU signed a major trade deal with South America on December 6th, but France strongly opposes it, while Italy's position remains ambiguous despite initial reservations, potentially driven by domestic politics and a desire for concessions.
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48% Bias Score