Spain's Lack of Class-Action Lawsuits Costs Millions
Spain's lack of a legal framework for class-action lawsuits, resulting from a two-year delay in transposing the 2020 EU Directive, costs the state millions annually due to the overwhelming number of individual claims, unlike the efficient US system.
Spain's Lack of Class-Action Lawsuits Costs Millions
Spain's lack of a legal framework for class-action lawsuits, resulting from a two-year delay in transposing the 2020 EU Directive, costs the state millions annually due to the overwhelming number of individual claims, unlike the efficient US system.
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56% Bias Score
Oceanco Fined €150,000 for Illegal Myanmar Teak on Bezos' Superyacht
Dutch yacht builder Oceanco was fined €150,000 for using illegally sourced Myanmar teak on Jeff Bezos' superyacht, Koru, highlighting weaknesses in EU timber regulations and supply chain oversight.
Oceanco Fined €150,000 for Illegal Myanmar Teak on Bezos' Superyacht
Dutch yacht builder Oceanco was fined €150,000 for using illegally sourced Myanmar teak on Jeff Bezos' superyacht, Koru, highlighting weaknesses in EU timber regulations and supply chain oversight.
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24% Bias Score
PSV Extends Eredivisie Lead to Seven Points with 5-2 Win Over Utrecht
PSV Eindhoven defeated Utrecht 5-2 on Sunday, extending their lead atop the Eredivisie to seven points, while Ajax defeated NEC and Feyenoord drew with Fortuna Sittard.
PSV Extends Eredivisie Lead to Seven Points with 5-2 Win Over Utrecht
PSV Eindhoven defeated Utrecht 5-2 on Sunday, extending their lead atop the Eredivisie to seven points, while Ajax defeated NEC and Feyenoord drew with Fortuna Sittard.
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32% Bias Score
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine
On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....
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32% Bias Score
EU Condemns Georgia's Delay of EU Accession Talks
On December 1st, 2024, the EU's new foreign policy chief condemned Georgia's government for freezing EU accession talks until 2028, triggering further protests and violent crackdowns by police; the decision is linked to internal political pressures and a perceived threat to national sovereignty.
EU Condemns Georgia's Delay of EU Accession Talks
On December 1st, 2024, the EU's new foreign policy chief condemned Georgia's government for freezing EU accession talks until 2028, triggering further protests and violent crackdowns by police; the decision is linked to internal political pressures and a perceived threat to national sovereignty.
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40% Bias Score
Internal Divisions Emerge Within Italy's Right-Wing Coalition
Tensions within Italy's right-wing coalition government are rising, as evidenced by recent public disagreements among ministers from Brothers of Italy, Forza Italia, and the League, particularly regarding European defense policy, despite leaders emphasizing unity and shared values.
Internal Divisions Emerge Within Italy's Right-Wing Coalition
Tensions within Italy's right-wing coalition government are rising, as evidenced by recent public disagreements among ministers from Brothers of Italy, Forza Italia, and the League, particularly regarding European defense policy, despite leaders emphasizing unity and shared values.
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44% Bias Score
EU-US Economic Convergence: Beyond Nominal GDP
Despite a seemingly large GDP gap, the EU has gradually converged with the US in terms of PPP per capita GDP from 67% in 1995 to 72% in 2022, influenced by exchange rate fluctuations, inflation differences, and varying work-life balance preferences; however, challenges remain in innovation, digitali...
EU-US Economic Convergence: Beyond Nominal GDP
Despite a seemingly large GDP gap, the EU has gradually converged with the US in terms of PPP per capita GDP from 67% in 1995 to 72% in 2022, influenced by exchange rate fluctuations, inflation differences, and varying work-life balance preferences; however, challenges remain in innovation, digitali...
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24% Bias Score
Solaria Stock Plummets 50%, Faces Ibex 35 Removal
Solaria, a Spanish photovoltaic company, faces potential Ibex 35 exclusion due to a 50% stock drop in the past month, attributed to low electricity prices, high interest rates, and the recent victory of Donald Trump.
Solaria Stock Plummets 50%, Faces Ibex 35 Removal
Solaria, a Spanish photovoltaic company, faces potential Ibex 35 exclusion due to a 50% stock drop in the past month, attributed to low electricity prices, high interest rates, and the recent victory of Donald Trump.
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36% Bias Score
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
EU Leaders Begin Term with Surprise Kyiv Visit, Pledging Unwavering Support for Ukraine
The new EU leadership began their term with a surprise visit to Kyiv, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine amid concerns about reduced US aid under a potential Trump presidency. The EU leaders met with Zelenskyy and emphasized their commitment to stand with Ukraine.
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60% Bias Score
Poland Completes First Phase of Eastern Shield Border Defense System
Poland completed the first phase of its Eastern Shield border defense system, a €2.35 billion project spanning 800km along its borders with Russia and Belarus, amid concerns about Russian aggression and potential shifts in US foreign policy.
Poland Completes First Phase of Eastern Shield Border Defense System
Poland completed the first phase of its Eastern Shield border defense system, a €2.35 billion project spanning 800km along its borders with Russia and Belarus, amid concerns about Russian aggression and potential shifts in US foreign policy.
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48% Bias Score
Georgia: Third Night of Clashes Amidst Postponed EU Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, protesters clashed with police for a third consecutive night in Tbilisi, resulting in injuries and accusations of a government attempt to align with Russia.
Georgia: Third Night of Clashes Amidst Postponed EU Talks
Following the Georgian government's decision to postpone EU accession talks until 2028, protesters clashed with police for a third consecutive night in Tbilisi, resulting in injuries and accusations of a government attempt to align with Russia.
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40% Bias Score
EU Commission Formation Exposes Member State Dominance
After six months of political infighting and challenging parliamentary hearings, the European Union finally approved its new European Commission, highlighting the increased influence of member states over EU institutions and exposing tensions between national and European interests.
EU Commission Formation Exposes Member State Dominance
After six months of political infighting and challenging parliamentary hearings, the European Union finally approved its new European Commission, highlighting the increased influence of member states over EU institutions and exposing tensions between national and European interests.
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60% Bias Score