German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
German Businesses Drive Inflation with Price Hike Plans
German businesses' price expectations surged to 19.7 points in December, the highest since April 2023, driven by increases across all sectors; this is expected to push inflation above the European Central Bank's target of two percent, reaching an estimated 2.5 percent in the coming months.
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32% Bias Score
Stuttgart Edges Leipzig in Bundesliga Thriller
VfB Stuttgart defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 in a Bundesliga match, overcoming an early deficit with two second-half goals and two late red cards issued to RB Leipzig strikers Benjamin Sesko and Loïs Openda.
Stuttgart Edges Leipzig in Bundesliga Thriller
VfB Stuttgart defeated RB Leipzig 2-1 in a Bundesliga match, overcoming an early deficit with two second-half goals and two late red cards issued to RB Leipzig strikers Benjamin Sesko and Loïs Openda.
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32% Bias Score
EU Illegal Immigration Falls to Three-Year Low Amidst Regional Variations and High Death Toll
In 2024, illegal entries into the EU dropped to a three-year low of 239,000, down 38% from 2023, due to increased cooperation with North African countries and Western Balkan nations. However, this masks regional variations and the human cost of these policies, as over 2300 migrants died attempting t...
EU Illegal Immigration Falls to Three-Year Low Amidst Regional Variations and High Death Toll
In 2024, illegal entries into the EU dropped to a three-year low of 239,000, down 38% from 2023, due to increased cooperation with North African countries and Western Balkan nations. However, this masks regional variations and the human cost of these policies, as over 2300 migrants died attempting t...
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48% Bias Score
Von der Leyen Awarded 2025 Charlemagne Prize for EU Leadership
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, received the 2025 International Charlemagne Prize on May 29th in Aachen, Germany, for her leadership in navigating the EU through crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war, and for promoting the European Green Deal, with the ...
Von der Leyen Awarded 2025 Charlemagne Prize for EU Leadership
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, received the 2025 International Charlemagne Prize on May 29th in Aachen, Germany, for her leadership in navigating the EU through crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's war, and for promoting the European Green Deal, with the ...
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52% Bias Score
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000—the lowest since 2021—due to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
EU Irregular Entries Drop 38% in 2024
The number of irregular entries into the European Union fell by 38% in 2024 to 239,000—the lowest since 2021—due to increased cooperation with partner countries and stricter visa rules, according to Frontex; however, challenges remain in certain regions.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Enters Second Year of Recession in 2024
Germany's economy contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of recession due to factors such as decreased exports, high energy costs, and weak industrial performance. Private consumption grew only slightly, while government spending rose.
Germany Enters Second Year of Recession in 2024
Germany's economy contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, marking a second consecutive year of recession due to factors such as decreased exports, high energy costs, and weak industrial performance. Private consumption grew only slightly, while government spending rose.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
Spain Delays Request for EU Storm Damage Funds
Despite the Spanish Prime Minister's earlier claim, Spain has not yet requested EU Solidarity Funds for storm damage reconstruction, as confirmed by the Vice-President for Cohesion and Reforms in a letter dated November 15th, 2024. The deadline for the request is January 21st, 2025.
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36% Bias Score
German Economy Contracts 0.2% in 2024 Amidst Cyclical and Structural Pressures
Germany's economy contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, according to Destatis, due to cyclical and structural pressures including high energy costs, increased competition, and high interest rates; manufacturing and construction sectors experienced sharp declines, while the service sector showed growth.
German Economy Contracts 0.2% in 2024 Amidst Cyclical and Structural Pressures
Germany's economy contracted by 0.2 percent in 2024, according to Destatis, due to cyclical and structural pressures including high energy costs, increased competition, and high interest rates; manufacturing and construction sectors experienced sharp declines, while the service sector showed growth.
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48% Bias Score
Morawiecki Elected ECR President, Aims for Expanded Political Influence
Mateusz Morawiecki, former Polish Prime Minister, was elected president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party on Tuesday in Brussels, succeeding Giorgia Meloni; he aims to increase the party's influence in European and transatlantic politics by forming a new coalition with the EPP...
Morawiecki Elected ECR President, Aims for Expanded Political Influence
Mateusz Morawiecki, former Polish Prime Minister, was elected president of the European Conservatives and Reformists (ECR) party on Tuesday in Brussels, succeeding Giorgia Meloni; he aims to increase the party's influence in European and transatlantic politics by forming a new coalition with the EPP...
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32% Bias Score
UK and France Strengthen Ties Amidst Trump and Musk's Influence
Amidst the destabilizing actions of Trump and Musk, French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer are strengthening UK-France ties, focusing on EU collaboration to counter Russia's threats and the weakened US-UK relationship.
UK and France Strengthen Ties Amidst Trump and Musk's Influence
Amidst the destabilizing actions of Trump and Musk, French President Macron and UK Prime Minister Starmer are strengthening UK-France ties, focusing on EU collaboration to counter Russia's threats and the weakened US-UK relationship.
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64% Bias Score
French Bond Spread Dips After Bayrou's Partial Pension Reform Concession
Following negotiations with the left, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a partial renegotiation of Macron's unpopular pension reform, causing a slight decrease in the French-German bond spread but leaving France under EU scrutiny due to its high debt-to-GDP ratio (nearly 110%) and defi...
French Bond Spread Dips After Bayrou's Partial Pension Reform Concession
Following negotiations with the left, French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced a partial renegotiation of Macron's unpopular pension reform, causing a slight decrease in the French-German bond spread but leaving France under EU scrutiny due to its high debt-to-GDP ratio (nearly 110%) and defi...
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52% Bias Score
EU Enlargement Faces Challenges Amidst Internal and External Pressures
Oliver Kos affirmed a merit-based EU enlargement process during a European Parliament hearing on Tuesday, despite challenges faced by Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, including member state resistance and internal political issues, which may slow or derail the process.
EU Enlargement Faces Challenges Amidst Internal and External Pressures
Oliver Kos affirmed a merit-based EU enlargement process during a European Parliament hearing on Tuesday, despite challenges faced by Ukraine, Moldova, and Georgia, including member state resistance and internal political issues, which may slow or derail the process.
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40% Bias Score