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EU Proposes €2 Package Tax on Non-European Online Retailers
The European Commission proposes a €2 tax per package on goods from non-European online platforms like Temu and Shein to fund increased customs controls, addressing the influx of 4.6 billion cheap packages annually and the uneven burden on national customs agencies.
EU Proposes €2 Package Tax on Non-European Online Retailers
The European Commission proposes a €2 tax per package on goods from non-European online platforms like Temu and Shein to fund increased customs controls, addressing the influx of 4.6 billion cheap packages annually and the uneven burden on national customs agencies.
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40% Bias Score
EU Economic Growth Forecast Sharply Downgraded Amid US Tariff Impacts
The European Commission drastically lowered its 2025-2026 EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively, primarily due to increased US tariffs and resulting trade uncertainty, impacting the Eurozone and EU exports.
EU Economic Growth Forecast Sharply Downgraded Amid US Tariff Impacts
The European Commission drastically lowered its 2025-2026 EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent and 1.5 percent, respectively, primarily due to increased US tariffs and resulting trade uncertainty, impacting the Eurozone and EU exports.
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24% Bias Score
EU Economic Growth Forecast Sharply Downgraded Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
The European Commission slashed its EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent in 2025 and 1.5 percent in 2026, citing increased US tariffs and trade uncertainty as the primary cause, impacting both the EU and Eurozone, and warning of further downside risks.
EU Economic Growth Forecast Sharply Downgraded Amid US Tariff Uncertainty
The European Commission slashed its EU economic growth forecast to 1.1 percent in 2025 and 1.5 percent in 2026, citing increased US tariffs and trade uncertainty as the primary cause, impacting both the EU and Eurozone, and warning of further downside risks.
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36% Bias Score
DAX Breaks 24,000-Point Barrier Amid Easing Tensions
On Tuesday, the German DAX stock index hit a record high of 24,006.16 points, exceeding 24,000 points for the first time, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, positive corporate earnings, and hopes for a Ukraine ceasefire, despite ongoing uncertainties.
DAX Breaks 24,000-Point Barrier Amid Easing Tensions
On Tuesday, the German DAX stock index hit a record high of 24,006.16 points, exceeding 24,000 points for the first time, driven by easing geopolitical tensions, positive corporate earnings, and hopes for a Ukraine ceasefire, despite ongoing uncertainties.
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40% Bias Score
German Chemical Industry Rebounds in Q1, but Future Growth Uncertain
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry rebounded strongly in Q1 2020, with a 4.4% revenue increase to €54.8 billion, driven by increased production across various sectors, although future growth faces uncertainties due to US trade policies and competition from China.
German Chemical Industry Rebounds in Q1, but Future Growth Uncertain
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry rebounded strongly in Q1 2020, with a 4.4% revenue increase to €54.8 billion, driven by increased production across various sectors, although future growth faces uncertainties due to US trade policies and competition from China.
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36% Bias Score
EU Guidelines to Curb Greenwashing in Finance
New EU guidelines aim to curb "greenwashing" in the financial sector by making it easier for investors to identify truly sustainable funds, but critics warn that loopholes remain a concern.
EU Guidelines to Curb Greenwashing in Finance
New EU guidelines aim to curb "greenwashing" in the financial sector by making it easier for investors to identify truly sustainable funds, but critics warn that loopholes remain a concern.
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44% Bias Score
Centrist Parties Win in Romanian, Polish, and Portuguese Elections
Romania's mayoral election saw a surprise win for centrist Nicusor Dan with 53.8 percent of the vote, against far-right George Simion's 46.2 percent, in a 65 percent turnout election; Poland's presidential election's first round saw centrist Rafal Trzaskowski winning 30.8 percent against right-winge...
Centrist Parties Win in Romanian, Polish, and Portuguese Elections
Romania's mayoral election saw a surprise win for centrist Nicusor Dan with 53.8 percent of the vote, against far-right George Simion's 46.2 percent, in a 65 percent turnout election; Poland's presidential election's first round saw centrist Rafal Trzaskowski winning 30.8 percent against right-winge...
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44% Bias Score
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund, Third-Country Participation Allowed
The EU's Coreper approved a €150 billion defense fund, allowing joint defense investments with third countries, including potential future participation by Turkey, despite concerns raised by Greece and Cyprus, with a final agreement reached on component sourcing rules and third-country involvement l...
EU Approves €150 Billion Defense Fund, Third-Country Participation Allowed
The EU's Coreper approved a €150 billion defense fund, allowing joint defense investments with third countries, including potential future participation by Turkey, despite concerns raised by Greece and Cyprus, with a final agreement reached on component sourcing rules and third-country involvement l...
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32% Bias Score
German Chemical Industry Recovers in Q1 2023 Amidst Trade Concerns
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry experienced a 4.4% rise in turnover to €54.8 billion in Q1 2023, recovering from previous declines, but concerns remain about US tariffs and Chinese competition; production is expected to stagnate in 2023.
German Chemical Industry Recovers in Q1 2023 Amidst Trade Concerns
Germany's chemical and pharmaceutical industry experienced a 4.4% rise in turnover to €54.8 billion in Q1 2023, recovering from previous declines, but concerns remain about US tariffs and Chinese competition; production is expected to stagnate in 2023.
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40% Bias Score
Spain's Public Revenue Surges, Exceeding EU Average
Spain's social contribution revenue surpassed the EU average in 2024 (13.2% of GDP), driven by pension reforms, while overall public revenue rose 2.5 percentage points of GDP to 41.5% due to increased tax collection and social contributions, although a fiscal imbalance persists.
Spain's Public Revenue Surges, Exceeding EU Average
Spain's social contribution revenue surpassed the EU average in 2024 (13.2% of GDP), driven by pension reforms, while overall public revenue rose 2.5 percentage points of GDP to 41.5% due to increased tax collection and social contributions, although a fiscal imbalance persists.
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36% Bias Score
EU to Downsize Foreign Delegations, Shift Focus to Strategic Interests
The EU plans to reduce the size of about 10 of its 144 foreign delegations and cut approximately 100 local staffers over two years, shifting its focus from development aid to strategic interests like sanctions enforcement, resulting in an estimated €20 million cost in the first year followed by €9 m...
EU to Downsize Foreign Delegations, Shift Focus to Strategic Interests
The EU plans to reduce the size of about 10 of its 144 foreign delegations and cut approximately 100 local staffers over two years, shifting its focus from development aid to strategic interests like sanctions enforcement, resulting in an estimated €20 million cost in the first year followed by €9 m...
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32% Bias Score
EU Tea Pesticide Rules Criticized for Hurting Trade
The German Tea and Herbal Tea Association criticizes the EU's strict pesticide limits for tea imports, citing high testing costs, high compliance rates, and limited EU leverage to influence producer practices; only 2.65 percent of global tea exports go to the EU.
EU Tea Pesticide Rules Criticized for Hurting Trade
The German Tea and Herbal Tea Association criticizes the EU's strict pesticide limits for tea imports, citing high testing costs, high compliance rates, and limited EU leverage to influence producer practices; only 2.65 percent of global tea exports go to the EU.
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52% Bias Score
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