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EU Links Hungary Funding to Democratic Values
The European Commission is withholding €18 billion in EU funds from Hungary due to concerns about systemic corruption and democratic backsliding, conditioning future funding on the country's adherence to EU democratic values under the new seven-year budget.
EU Links Hungary Funding to Democratic Values
The European Commission is withholding €18 billion in EU funds from Hungary due to concerns about systemic corruption and democratic backsliding, conditioning future funding on the country's adherence to EU democratic values under the new seven-year budget.
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44% Bias Score
€2 Trillion EU Budget: CAP Cuts Spark Opposition
The European Commission presented a €2 trillion EU budget, allocating €865 billion to agriculture and social policies, €410 billion to competitiveness, and €200 billion to external actions, including €100 billion for Ukraine; however, planned CAP cuts of over 22% have sparked opposition from agricul...
€2 Trillion EU Budget: CAP Cuts Spark Opposition
The European Commission presented a €2 trillion EU budget, allocating €865 billion to agriculture and social policies, €410 billion to competitiveness, and €200 billion to external actions, including €100 billion for Ukraine; however, planned CAP cuts of over 22% have sparked opposition from agricul...
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52% Bias Score
EU Imposes Strict New Sanctions on Russia
The EU agreed on a new sanctions package against Russia, targeting Russian and Chinese banks, drone technology exports, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil; Slowakia initially opposed but later agreed, leading to one of the strictest packages yet.
EU Imposes Strict New Sanctions on Russia
The EU agreed on a new sanctions package against Russia, targeting Russian and Chinese banks, drone technology exports, and lowering the price cap on Russian oil; Slowakia initially opposed but later agreed, leading to one of the strictest packages yet.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike: Germany Faces Price Surge, Black Market Concerns
The EU Commission proposes sharply raising cigarette taxes, potentially increasing prices in Germany by several euros per pack, leading to fears of a booming black market and impacting youth smoking.
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike: Germany Faces Price Surge, Black Market Concerns
The EU Commission proposes sharply raising cigarette taxes, potentially increasing prices in Germany by several euros per pack, leading to fears of a booming black market and impacting youth smoking.
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52% Bias Score
Bayrou's Budget Plan Targets €140 Billion Deficit, Addresses Multiple Economic Challenges
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a budget plan aiming to reduce the 2026 public deficit to 4.6% of GDP (€140 billion) through a €50 billion cumulative budgetary effort (2024-2026), addressing concerns about public debt and broader economic challenges.
Bayrou's Budget Plan Targets €140 Billion Deficit, Addresses Multiple Economic Challenges
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a budget plan aiming to reduce the 2026 public deficit to 4.6% of GDP (€140 billion) through a €50 billion cumulative budgetary effort (2024-2026), addressing concerns about public debt and broader economic challenges.
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52% Bias Score
Slovakia Ends Blockade of EU Sanctions Against Russia
Slovakia ended its two-day blockade of EU sanctions against Russia, securing unspecified protections against negative consequences, after initially demanding continued Russian gas imports until 2034, despite the EU's plan to end imports by early 2028.
Slovakia Ends Blockade of EU Sanctions Against Russia
Slovakia ended its two-day blockade of EU sanctions against Russia, securing unspecified protections against negative consequences, after initially demanding continued Russian gas imports until 2034, despite the EU's plan to end imports by early 2028.
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48% Bias Score
EU Budget Conditions Funding on Democratic Values, Threatening Hungary's Access
The European Commission's proposed 2028-2034 budget conditions EU funding for member states, including Hungary, on upholding democratic values, potentially resulting in the loss of billions of euros in funding for Hungary due to rule of law concerns and corruption allegations.
EU Budget Conditions Funding on Democratic Values, Threatening Hungary's Access
The European Commission's proposed 2028-2034 budget conditions EU funding for member states, including Hungary, on upholding democratic values, potentially resulting in the loss of billions of euros in funding for Hungary due to rule of law concerns and corruption allegations.
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40% Bias Score
EU's Proposed Business Tax Faces Strong Opposition
The European Commission's proposed tax on businesses with over €100 million in revenue, expected to raise €6.8 billion annually, faces strong opposition from member states and the European Parliament due to its potential negative impact on competitiveness and lack of legal basis within the EU.
EU's Proposed Business Tax Faces Strong Opposition
The European Commission's proposed tax on businesses with over €100 million in revenue, expected to raise €6.8 billion annually, faces strong opposition from member states and the European Parliament due to its potential negative impact on competitiveness and lack of legal basis within the EU.
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48% Bias Score
EU Imposes 18th Sanctions Package on Russia After Slovakia Lifts Veto
The EU approved its 18th sanctions package against Russia, including a dynamic oil price cap (\$45-50/barrel), Nord Stream pipeline ban, sanctions on 20 banks, and measures against shadow fleets, after a two-month delay caused by Slovakia's veto, which was lifted on Friday.
EU Imposes 18th Sanctions Package on Russia After Slovakia Lifts Veto
The EU approved its 18th sanctions package against Russia, including a dynamic oil price cap (\$45-50/barrel), Nord Stream pipeline ban, sanctions on 20 banks, and measures against shadow fleets, after a two-month delay caused by Slovakia's veto, which was lifted on Friday.
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52% Bias Score
EU Eases Schengen Visas for Compliant Turkish Citizens
The European Commission implemented a new Schengen visa rule, the 'Cascade Rule,' effective July 15, 2024, offering multiple-entry visas to Turkish citizens with a history of compliant visa usage, based on a risk assessment and to improve efficiency.
EU Eases Schengen Visas for Compliant Turkish Citizens
The European Commission implemented a new Schengen visa rule, the 'Cascade Rule,' effective July 15, 2024, offering multiple-entry visas to Turkish citizens with a history of compliant visa usage, based on a risk assessment and to improve efficiency.
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16% Bias Score
Former German Spokesperson Criticizes Government's Communication Strategy
Christiane Hoffmann, former deputy German government spokesperson, criticizes the Scholz government's communication strategy for prioritizing internal unity over transparency, resulting in public frustration and hindering democratic processes; she served under Scholz for three years.
Former German Spokesperson Criticizes Government's Communication Strategy
Christiane Hoffmann, former deputy German government spokesperson, criticizes the Scholz government's communication strategy for prioritizing internal unity over transparency, resulting in public frustration and hindering democratic processes; she served under Scholz for three years.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike Could Fuel German Black Market
The EU Commission's proposal to significantly raise cigarette taxes in Germany could increase the price of a pack of cigarettes to over €12 and a pouch of rolling tobacco to over €18, potentially boosting the black market and impacting public health.
EU's Proposed Cigarette Tax Hike Could Fuel German Black Market
The EU Commission's proposal to significantly raise cigarette taxes in Germany could increase the price of a pack of cigarettes to over €12 and a pouch of rolling tobacco to over €18, potentially boosting the black market and impacting public health.
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56% Bias Score
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