EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging
The European Union has banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials from January 20, 2025, due to potential health risks identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), impacting various products like reusable bottles, cans, and food packaging.
EU Bans Bisphenol A in Food Packaging
The European Union has banned Bisphenol A (BPA) in most food contact materials from January 20, 2025, due to potential health risks identified by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), impacting various products like reusable bottles, cans, and food packaging.
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40% Bias Score
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Hardship
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of a lack of coordination in France's energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (120€/MWh) and solar (17€/MWh) energy, and the risk of overproduction due to the lack of integration with cheaper European electricity.
France's Uncoordinated Energy Policy Risks Economic Hardship
French Senator Ronan Dantec warns of a lack of coordination in France's energy policy, highlighting the significant cost difference between nuclear (120€/MWh) and solar (17€/MWh) energy, and the risk of overproduction due to the lack of integration with cheaper European electricity.
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52% Bias Score
EU Tightens Plug-in Hybrid Emission Tests, Impacting Incentives and Sales
New European Union regulations, effective January 1st, 2025, significantly increase the driving distance used to test plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions (from 800km to 2200km in 2025, and further to 4260km in 2027), aiming to accurately reflect real-world usage and curb discrepancies between declared ...
EU Tightens Plug-in Hybrid Emission Tests, Impacting Incentives and Sales
New European Union regulations, effective January 1st, 2025, significantly increase the driving distance used to test plug-in hybrid vehicle emissions (from 800km to 2200km in 2025, and further to 4260km in 2027), aiming to accurately reflect real-world usage and curb discrepancies between declared ...
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40% Bias Score
Air France CEO Criticizes Planned French Air Travel Tax Increase
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith called a potential French tax increase on airline tickets "irresponsible," warning it would make France the most heavily taxed country for air travel in Europe, potentially harming its competitiveness and shifting revenue abroad.
Air France CEO Criticizes Planned French Air Travel Tax Increase
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith called a potential French tax increase on airline tickets "irresponsible," warning it would make France the most heavily taxed country for air travel in Europe, potentially harming its competitiveness and shifting revenue abroad.
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52% Bias Score
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
EU Green Policies: Billions in Carbon Credits to China, Threatening European Carmakers
EU regulations may force European carmakers to pay billions to Chinese electric vehicle companies for carbon credits, placing already-struggling European businesses at a severe disadvantage and raising concerns about economic competitiveness.
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60% Bias Score
EU to Reform State Aid Rules to Boost Energy Transition
The European Commission plans a new state aid regulation to accelerate renewable energy and industrial decarbonization investments, preventing a subsidy race between EU member states and ensuring compliance with the single market, addressing concerns about Europe's competitiveness.
EU to Reform State Aid Rules to Boost Energy Transition
The European Commission plans a new state aid regulation to accelerate renewable energy and industrial decarbonization investments, preventing a subsidy race between EU member states and ensuring compliance with the single market, addressing concerns about Europe's competitiveness.
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48% Bias Score
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
EU Approves France's Revised Budget, Projecting 5.4% Deficit in 2025
On January 20th, the European Commission approved France's revised budget, projecting a 5.4% deficit in 2025 but maintaining the goal of a deficit below 3% by 2029; this follows a government change and aims to address France's high debt.
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48% Bias Score
Orbán Declares 'Attack' on EU, Seeking to Leverage US Change and Internal Divisions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a new phase of political action against the EU, aiming to use the new US presidency and a perceived 'patriotic' movement within Brussels to reshape the EU's power structures, citing the EU's failures on issues such as migration, security, and agricultur...
Orbán Declares 'Attack' on EU, Seeking to Leverage US Change and Internal Divisions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared a new phase of political action against the EU, aiming to use the new US presidency and a perceived 'patriotic' movement within Brussels to reshape the EU's power structures, citing the EU's failures on issues such as migration, security, and agricultur...
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64% Bias Score
Man City's 6-0 Win Over Ipswich Reignites Top-Four Hopes
Manchester City thrashed Ipswich 6-0 on Sunday, ending a nine-game winless streak and reigniting their hopes for a top-four finish, despite being 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
Man City's 6-0 Win Over Ipswich Reignites Top-Four Hopes
Manchester City thrashed Ipswich 6-0 on Sunday, ending a nine-game winless streak and reigniting their hopes for a top-four finish, despite being 12 points behind league leaders Liverpool.
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40% Bias Score
Santander Denies Plans to Exit UK Market
Banco Santander has denied reports that it is considering selling its UK operations, despite lower-than-expected returns for nearly two decades, emphasizing the UK's continued importance to its business and highlighting the complexities and regulatory challenges involved in a potential sale.
Santander Denies Plans to Exit UK Market
Banco Santander has denied reports that it is considering selling its UK operations, despite lower-than-expected returns for nearly two decades, emphasizing the UK's continued importance to its business and highlighting the complexities and regulatory challenges involved in a potential sale.
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44% Bias Score
Liverpool Extends Premier League Lead After Weekend of Upsets
Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0, extending their lead atop the Premier League, while Arsenal drew with Aston Villa, and other key matches produced unexpected results, reshaping the title race and European qualification.
Liverpool Extends Premier League Lead After Weekend of Upsets
Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0, extending their lead atop the Premier League, while Arsenal drew with Aston Villa, and other key matches produced unexpected results, reshaping the title race and European qualification.
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32% Bias Score