German EV Sales Slump Prompts Calls for EU-Wide Incentives
The end of Germany's electric vehicle purchase incentive has caused a slump in sales, leading to job cuts at Ford's Cologne plant and calls for EU-wide incentives or national support, despite political hurdles.
German EV Sales Slump Prompts Calls for EU-Wide Incentives
The end of Germany's electric vehicle purchase incentive has caused a slump in sales, leading to job cuts at Ford's Cologne plant and calls for EU-wide incentives or national support, despite political hurdles.
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40% Bias Score
Early Pandemic Response Saves Lives and Economies: A European Study
A study by the Institut Pasteur analyzed excess mortality in 13 Western European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that early, strong government interventions saved lives and lessened economic damage, contrary to the belief that such measures harm economies. Countries like Denmark saw ...
Early Pandemic Response Saves Lives and Economies: A European Study
A study by the Institut Pasteur analyzed excess mortality in 13 Western European countries during the COVID-19 pandemic, showing that early, strong government interventions saved lives and lessened economic damage, contrary to the belief that such measures harm economies. Countries like Denmark saw ...
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40% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: Prioritizing Energy, Defense, and Economic Security
The Polish presidency of the EU Council (January 2025) will prioritize energy security, defense capabilities, and economic stability, spurred by the war in Ukraine and global uncertainty. Amb. Bartol emphasized the need for increased defense spending and innovative financing beyond the current EU bu...
Poland's EU Presidency: Prioritizing Energy, Defense, and Economic Security
The Polish presidency of the EU Council (January 2025) will prioritize energy security, defense capabilities, and economic stability, spurred by the war in Ukraine and global uncertainty. Amb. Bartol emphasized the need for increased defense spending and innovative financing beyond the current EU bu...
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40% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Requests Amidst Assad's Ouster
Multiple European nations, including Germany, France, and several Nordic countries, announced a freeze on pending Syrian asylum requests on December 9th, following reports of former President Bashar al-Assad's removal from power, citing evolving conditions in Syria.
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Requests Amidst Assad's Ouster
Multiple European nations, including Germany, France, and several Nordic countries, announced a freeze on pending Syrian asylum requests on December 9th, following reports of former President Bashar al-Assad's removal from power, citing evolving conditions in Syria.
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56% Bias Score
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized Amidst Strong Internal Opposition
Ursula von der Leyen announced the finalized EU-Mercosur free trade deal on December 6th, concluding 25 years of negotiations, despite significant opposition within the EU, particularly from France, Austria, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, and now Italy, exposing deep divisions within the bloc and ero...
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Finalized Amidst Strong Internal Opposition
Ursula von der Leyen announced the finalized EU-Mercosur free trade deal on December 6th, concluding 25 years of negotiations, despite significant opposition within the EU, particularly from France, Austria, Netherlands, Ireland, Poland, and now Italy, exposing deep divisions within the bloc and ero...
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48% Bias Score
Spain's Mortgage Rates Hit Second-Lowest in Europe
As of late October, Spain had the second-lowest average mortgage interest rate in Europe at 3.2%, a decrease from a high of 3.94% in October 2023 and lower than the Eurozone average of 3.5%, driven by the ECB's policy changes and market anticipations, influencing borrowing costs and impacting the ho...
Spain's Mortgage Rates Hit Second-Lowest in Europe
As of late October, Spain had the second-lowest average mortgage interest rate in Europe at 3.2%, a decrease from a high of 3.94% in October 2023 and lower than the Eurozone average of 3.5%, driven by the ECB's policy changes and market anticipations, influencing borrowing costs and impacting the ho...
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44% Bias Score
EU Fishing Cuts Spark Spanish Outrage, Threatening 17,000 Jobs
The EU plans to cut Mediterranean fishing days by 79%, sparking protests from Spanish fishermen who say it will destroy 17,000 jobs and 556 vessels, prompting the Spanish government to seek a compromise with France and Italy.
EU Fishing Cuts Spark Spanish Outrage, Threatening 17,000 Jobs
The EU plans to cut Mediterranean fishing days by 79%, sparking protests from Spanish fishermen who say it will destroy 17,000 jobs and 556 vessels, prompting the Spanish government to seek a compromise with France and Italy.
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56% Bias Score
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Amid Rebel Victory
Austria plans to deport Syrian migrants following the Syrian rebel victory, while other European nations like Belgium, France, Germany, and Greece halt asylum applications for Syrians amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments.
Europe Halts Syrian Asylum Amid Rebel Victory
Austria plans to deport Syrian migrants following the Syrian rebel victory, while other European nations like Belgium, France, Germany, and Greece halt asylum applications for Syrians amid rising anti-immigrant sentiments.
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36% Bias Score
Schengen Integration: Romania and Bulgaria to Reap Economic Rewards After Years of Delay
After a two-year Austrian blockage, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area in early 2025, eliminating border controls and unlocking significant economic benefits projected at 0.7% GDP growth for Romania and up to 1% for Bulgaria; however, the delay caused billions of euros in losses ...
Schengen Integration: Romania and Bulgaria to Reap Economic Rewards After Years of Delay
After a two-year Austrian blockage, Romania and Bulgaria will fully join the Schengen Area in early 2025, eliminating border controls and unlocking significant economic benefits projected at 0.7% GDP growth for Romania and up to 1% for Bulgaria; however, the delay caused billions of euros in losses ...
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40% Bias Score
Greece Tackles Underage Digital Addiction with Age Limits and EU Initiative
The Greek government is responding to concerns about underage digital addiction and violence by proposing age restrictions on social media for users under 15, a new parental guidance platform, and a European-level initiative to regulate platform algorithms affecting minors.
Greece Tackles Underage Digital Addiction with Age Limits and EU Initiative
The Greek government is responding to concerns about underage digital addiction and violence by proposing age restrictions on social media for users under 15, a new parental guidance platform, and a European-level initiative to regulate platform algorithms affecting minors.
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36% Bias Score
Bavaria Increases BayernLB Stake to Meet EU Banking Rules
To meet European banking regulations, Bavaria will raise its stake in BayernLB from 75% to over 80%, converting a €1.7 billion silent contribution into core capital, a move that avoids further capital injections unlike in Hessen.
Bavaria Increases BayernLB Stake to Meet EU Banking Rules
To meet European banking regulations, Bavaria will raise its stake in BayernLB from 75% to over 80%, converting a €1.7 billion silent contribution into core capital, a move that avoids further capital injections unlike in Hessen.
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40% Bias Score
EU Countries Push for Harmonized Vaping Product Taxation
Sixteen EU countries, led by the Netherlands, are pushing the European Commission to update its tobacco taxation laws to include vaping products, citing inconsistencies in national regulations that distort the single market.
EU Countries Push for Harmonized Vaping Product Taxation
Sixteen EU countries, led by the Netherlands, are pushing the European Commission to update its tobacco taxation laws to include vaping products, citing inconsistencies in national regulations that distort the single market.
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36% Bias Score