Mediterranean Economic Boom: Greece, Spain, and Italy Lead in 2024
The Economist ranks Spain, Greece, and Italy among the top five European economies in 2024, citing strong growth, stock market increases, and low unemployment rates, contrasting this with the underperformance of Germany and the UK.
Mediterranean Economic Boom: Greece, Spain, and Italy Lead in 2024
The Economist ranks Spain, Greece, and Italy among the top five European economies in 2024, citing strong growth, stock market increases, and low unemployment rates, contrasting this with the underperformance of Germany and the UK.
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48% Bias Score
Portugal Calls for EU Spending Rule Revision Amidst Crisis Concerns
Portugal's finance minister is urging the EU to revise its recently adopted spending rules to allow for greater flexibility in handling unforeseen circumstances, such as armed conflicts or climate-related disasters, amid political uncertainty in major EU countries and pressure to meet NATO's defense...
Portugal Calls for EU Spending Rule Revision Amidst Crisis Concerns
Portugal's finance minister is urging the EU to revise its recently adopted spending rules to allow for greater flexibility in handling unforeseen circumstances, such as armed conflicts or climate-related disasters, amid political uncertainty in major EU countries and pressure to meet NATO's defense...
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40% Bias Score
EAA Compliance Deadline Looms: Market Access at Stake
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), effective June 28, 2025, requires all companies selling products in the EU via e-commerce to meet accessibility standards; non-compliance will bar market access.
EAA Compliance Deadline Looms: Market Access at Stake
The European Accessibility Act (EAA), effective June 28, 2025, requires all companies selling products in the EU via e-commerce to meet accessibility standards; non-compliance will bar market access.
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36% Bias Score
EU Bolsters Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU executive proposed measures on Tuesday to strengthen farmers' bargaining power, including mandatory written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and improved enforcement of the Unfair Trading Practices directive, aiming to ensure fair compensation and prevent sales below production costs.
EU Bolsters Farmers' Bargaining Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU executive proposed measures on Tuesday to strengthen farmers' bargaining power, including mandatory written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and improved enforcement of the Unfair Trading Practices directive, aiming to ensure fair compensation and prevent sales below production costs.
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24% Bias Score
ECB to slightly lower interest rates amid economic uncertainty
The European Central Bank is expected to slightly lower interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% on Thursday despite recent positive Eurozone GDP growth and inflation reaching the ECB target of 2.3%, due to concerns about future economic slowdown, political instability in France, and potential US tar...
ECB to slightly lower interest rates amid economic uncertainty
The European Central Bank is expected to slightly lower interest rates by 25 basis points to 3% on Thursday despite recent positive Eurozone GDP growth and inflation reaching the ECB target of 2.3%, due to concerns about future economic slowdown, political instability in France, and potential US tar...
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60% Bias Score
EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
EU Strengthens Farmer Negotiating Power in Food Supply Chain
The EU presented measures to bolster farmers' negotiating power, mandating written contracts, mediation mechanisms, and stricter Unfair Trading Practices Directive enforcement to counter power imbalances with large buyers and ensure fairer prices.
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40% Bias Score
EPP seeks to overturn EU combustion engine ban, prioritizing e-fuels
The largest EU Parliament faction, the EPP, wants to revoke the 2035 combustion engine ban, promoting e-fuels to achieve EU climate goals while aiding the struggling auto industry, facing economic challenges and competition from China. This requires EU Commission approval and majority support.
EPP seeks to overturn EU combustion engine ban, prioritizing e-fuels
The largest EU Parliament faction, the EPP, wants to revoke the 2035 combustion engine ban, promoting e-fuels to achieve EU climate goals while aiding the struggling auto industry, facing economic challenges and competition from China. This requires EU Commission approval and majority support.
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44% Bias Score
"Leverkusen Edges Inter Milan in Champions League Thriller"
"Bayer Leverkusen secured a 1-0 Champions League victory against Inter Milan at the BayArena thanks to a 90th-minute goal by Nordi Mukiele, handing Inter their first defeat and conceded goal of the competition. The win puts Leverkusen in a strong position to qualify for the round of 16."
"Leverkusen Edges Inter Milan in Champions League Thriller"
"Bayer Leverkusen secured a 1-0 Champions League victory against Inter Milan at the BayArena thanks to a 90th-minute goal by Nordi Mukiele, handing Inter their first defeat and conceded goal of the competition. The win puts Leverkusen in a strong position to qualify for the round of 16."
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40% Bias Score
France's Soaring Borrowing Costs Signal Growing Economic and Political Risks
France's borrowing costs recently surpassed Greece's, highlighting growing investor concerns over its high and persistent deficits, exacerbated by political instability and a looming budget crisis. This situation raises the risk of a downgrade in France's credit rating and further economic turmoil.
France's Soaring Borrowing Costs Signal Growing Economic and Political Risks
France's borrowing costs recently surpassed Greece's, highlighting growing investor concerns over its high and persistent deficits, exacerbated by political instability and a looming budget crisis. This situation raises the risk of a downgrade in France's credit rating and further economic turmoil.
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56% Bias Score
EU Blacklists 52 More Tankers in 15th Sanctions Package Against Russia
The EU finalized its 15th sanctions package against Russia, blacklisting 52 more oil tankers and targeting entities aiding Russia's military; however, disagreements within the EU over sanctions enforcement persist.
EU Blacklists 52 More Tankers in 15th Sanctions Package Against Russia
The EU finalized its 15th sanctions package against Russia, blacklisting 52 more oil tankers and targeting entities aiding Russia's military; however, disagreements within the EU over sanctions enforcement persist.
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48% Bias Score
EU's Entry/Exit System to Launch in 2025
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), delayed multiple times, will begin its phased rollout in 2025, requiring non-EU travelers to scan their passports at automated kiosks upon entry and exit from the Schengen Area to improve border security and track visitor compliance with stay limits.
EU's Entry/Exit System to Launch in 2025
The EU's Entry/Exit System (EES), delayed multiple times, will begin its phased rollout in 2025, requiring non-EU travelers to scan their passports at automated kiosks upon entry and exit from the Schengen Area to improve border security and track visitor compliance with stay limits.
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32% Bias Score
"EU Agrees on 2025 Fishing Quotas: Mediterranean Trawler Effort Reduced by 66%"
"EU fisheries ministers unanimously approved fishing quotas for 2025, including a 66% reduction in Mediterranean trawler effort in Spanish and French waters, offset by a compensation mechanism for sustainable practices funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund."
"EU Agrees on 2025 Fishing Quotas: Mediterranean Trawler Effort Reduced by 66%"
"EU fisheries ministers unanimously approved fishing quotas for 2025, including a 66% reduction in Mediterranean trawler effort in Spanish and French waters, offset by a compensation mechanism for sustainable practices funded by the European Maritime, Fisheries, and Aquaculture Fund."
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8% Bias Score