Merkel Endorses Merz, Warns of Disinformation at NRW CDU Address
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the NRW CDU in Düsseldorf on February 18th, 2024, endorsing Friedrich Merz's candidacy for Chancellor, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation against Russia, the EU's importance, and the dangers of misinformation online.
Merkel Endorses Merz, Warns of Disinformation at NRW CDU Address
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel addressed the NRW CDU in Düsseldorf on February 18th, 2024, endorsing Friedrich Merz's candidacy for Chancellor, emphasizing transatlantic cooperation against Russia, the EU's importance, and the dangers of misinformation online.
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44% Bias Score
EU Suspends Deficit Procedure Against France
The EU suspended its deficit procedure against France, accepting a revised budget plan projecting a 5.4% deficit this year, aiming for under 3% by 2029, to avoid destabilizing France's fragile political climate.
EU Suspends Deficit Procedure Against France
The EU suspended its deficit procedure against France, accepting a revised budget plan projecting a 5.4% deficit this year, aiming for under 3% by 2029, to avoid destabilizing France's fragile political climate.
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40% Bias Score
Androulakis: Vote PASOK to Remove New Democracy
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, in an interview, declared his party's objective is to replace New Democracy in government, directly linking a vote for PASOK to the removal of New Democracy. He refuted accusations of potential alliances with extreme parties, emphasizing PASOK's independent path.
Androulakis: Vote PASOK to Remove New Democracy
PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis, in an interview, declared his party's objective is to replace New Democracy in government, directly linking a vote for PASOK to the removal of New Democracy. He refuted accusations of potential alliances with extreme parties, emphasizing PASOK's independent path.
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48% Bias Score
Bayern Munich Extends Winning Streak in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich won their fourth consecutive Bundesliga match, beating Wolfsburg 3-2, while Bayer Leverkusen also won, and RB Leipzig drew 3-3 with Bochum after a three-goal comeback by Myron Boadu.
Bayern Munich Extends Winning Streak in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich won their fourth consecutive Bundesliga match, beating Wolfsburg 3-2, while Bayer Leverkusen also won, and RB Leipzig drew 3-3 with Bochum after a three-goal comeback by Myron Boadu.
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20% Bias Score
EPP Prioritizes Competitiveness, Migration Control, and Military Strength
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) met in Berlin on Saturday to outline its 2025 priorities: curbing the far-right, boosting competitiveness (particularly addressing a 30% GDP gap with the US in 2023, up from 17% in 2002 due to low EU productivity), and halting illegal migration, with le...
EPP Prioritizes Competitiveness, Migration Control, and Military Strength
The center-right European People's Party (EPP) met in Berlin on Saturday to outline its 2025 priorities: curbing the far-right, boosting competitiveness (particularly addressing a 30% GDP gap with the US in 2023, up from 17% in 2002 due to low EU productivity), and halting illegal migration, with le...
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56% Bias Score
Grand Est Region Deactivates X Accounts Over Misinformation Concerns
French regional president Franck Leroy deactivated his and his region's X accounts due to concerns about Elon Musk's support for neo-Nazis, X's algorithms promoting fake news and conspiracy theories, and the platform's role in influencing democratic processes, citing the annulment of Romania's presi...
Grand Est Region Deactivates X Accounts Over Misinformation Concerns
French regional president Franck Leroy deactivated his and his region's X accounts due to concerns about Elon Musk's support for neo-Nazis, X's algorithms promoting fake news and conspiracy theories, and the platform's role in influencing democratic processes, citing the annulment of Romania's presi...
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56% Bias Score
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
ECB Warns of Likely US Trade War, Predicting Negative Eurozone Impact
A senior ECB official warns of a highly probable trade war with the US under President Trump, citing planned tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and potentially China, leading to higher import prices and reduced economic activity in the Eurozone.
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40% Bias Score
Ajax Wins, Closes Gap on PSV in Eredivisie
Ajax beat sc Heerenveen 2-0 in the Eredivisie's 19th round, moving within one point of PSV and five points ahead of FC Utrecht, securing a crucial win for Champions League qualification hopes.
Ajax Wins, Closes Gap on PSV in Eredivisie
Ajax beat sc Heerenveen 2-0 in the Eredivisie's 19th round, moving within one point of PSV and five points ahead of FC Utrecht, securing a crucial win for Champions League qualification hopes.
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48% Bias Score
Centralization of Power in Spain: PSOE and PP Actions Reshape Territorial Governance
Spain's two major parties, the PSOE and PP, are centralizing power, reducing regional differences while simultaneously pushing historically significant regions like Catalonia and the Basque Country further from the center, creating a potentially unstable political landscape.
Centralization of Power in Spain: PSOE and PP Actions Reshape Territorial Governance
Spain's two major parties, the PSOE and PP, are centralizing power, reducing regional differences while simultaneously pushing historically significant regions like Catalonia and the Basque Country further from the center, creating a potentially unstable political landscape.
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40% Bias Score
EPP Summit Focuses on EU Competitiveness, Migration, and US Relations
The European People's Party (EPP) summit in Berlin addressed competitiveness, migration, EU-US relations, and internal security, with Greek PM Mitsotakis meeting with CDU leader Merz and European Parliament President Metsola, amid rising far-right influence in Germany and Austria.
EPP Summit Focuses on EU Competitiveness, Migration, and US Relations
The European People's Party (EPP) summit in Berlin addressed competitiveness, migration, EU-US relations, and internal security, with Greek PM Mitsotakis meeting with CDU leader Merz and European Parliament President Metsola, amid rising far-right influence in Germany and Austria.
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40% Bias Score
Mexico, EU Announce Revamped Trade Deal Amidst U.S. Tariff Threats
Mexico and the European Union announced a revamped trade agreement on Friday, aiming to increase trade and investment, and potentially mitigate the impact of threatened U.S. tariffs; the agreement reduces Mexican tariffs on European agri-food imports, removes investment barriers for European compani...
Mexico, EU Announce Revamped Trade Deal Amidst U.S. Tariff Threats
Mexico and the European Union announced a revamped trade agreement on Friday, aiming to increase trade and investment, and potentially mitigate the impact of threatened U.S. tariffs; the agreement reduces Mexican tariffs on European agri-food imports, removes investment barriers for European compani...
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36% Bias Score
Germany's Rightward Shift: Merz's Victory and AfD's Rise
Germany's upcoming elections signal a potential shift to the right, with Friedrich Merz of the CDU projected to win and the AfD gaining 20% of the vote; this outcome could significantly impact European Union policies and weaker economies like Italy's.
Germany's Rightward Shift: Merz's Victory and AfD's Rise
Germany's upcoming elections signal a potential shift to the right, with Friedrich Merz of the CDU projected to win and the AfD gaining 20% of the vote; this outcome could significantly impact European Union policies and weaker economies like Italy's.
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60% Bias Score