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ECB Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Amid Trade Uncertainty
The European Central Bank (ECB) paused its interest rate cuts on July 2024, maintaining key rates at 2%, 2.15%, and 2.40%, following eight previous reductions since June 2024. This decision reflects uncertainty surrounding US-EU trade tariffs and conflicting views within the ECB regarding future mon...
ECB Pauses Interest Rate Cuts Amid Trade Uncertainty
The European Central Bank (ECB) paused its interest rate cuts on July 2024, maintaining key rates at 2%, 2.15%, and 2.40%, following eight previous reductions since June 2024. This decision reflects uncertainty surrounding US-EU trade tariffs and conflicting views within the ECB regarding future mon...
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40% Bias Score
Missing Transcripts Raise Concerns About Greek Debt Crisis Meeting
The July 6th, 2015 meeting of Greek political leaders lacked official records due to the stenographers' departure, leaving only partial transcripts and raising questions about potential manipulation and the reliability of available information.
Missing Transcripts Raise Concerns About Greek Debt Crisis Meeting
The July 6th, 2015 meeting of Greek political leaders lacked official records due to the stenographers' departure, leaving only partial transcripts and raising questions about potential manipulation and the reliability of available information.
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52% Bias Score
French Public Deficit Widens Due to Tax Revenue Reduction, Not Increased Spending
A new OFCE report attributes France's growing public deficit since 2019 to reduced tax revenue from policy changes like eliminating the housing tax and lowering employer social security contributions, not increased spending; this widening deficit compared to the Eurozone necessitates substantial fis...
French Public Deficit Widens Due to Tax Revenue Reduction, Not Increased Spending
A new OFCE report attributes France's growing public deficit since 2019 to reduced tax revenue from policy changes like eliminating the housing tax and lowering employer social security contributions, not increased spending; this widening deficit compared to the Eurozone necessitates substantial fis...
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44% Bias Score
ECB Official Suggests End to Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Trade Dispute Uncertainty
ECB director Isabel Schnabel advocates pausing interest rate cuts after seven consecutive reductions, citing inflation nearing the target and economic resilience, although uncertainty remains due to the EU-US trade dispute.
ECB Official Suggests End to Interest Rate Cuts Amidst Trade Dispute Uncertainty
ECB director Isabel Schnabel advocates pausing interest rate cuts after seven consecutive reductions, citing inflation nearing the target and economic resilience, although uncertainty remains due to the EU-US trade dispute.
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44% Bias Score
Spain's Job Creation Claim: Fact vs. Fiction
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez inaccurately claimed Spain created half of the Eurozone's new jobs in Q1 2025; Eurostat data reveals Spain accounted for 25.3% (454,000 jobs) of the 1.8 million total new jobs, despite Spain's economic growth outpacing France, Germany, and Italy.
Spain's Job Creation Claim: Fact vs. Fiction
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez inaccurately claimed Spain created half of the Eurozone's new jobs in Q1 2025; Eurostat data reveals Spain accounted for 25.3% (454,000 jobs) of the 1.8 million total new jobs, despite Spain's economic growth outpacing France, Germany, and Italy.
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40% Bias Score
Investor Shift Favors Italy Despite Democratic Concerns
The spread between French and Italian 10-year government bond yields has narrowed to 20 basis points in July 2024, down from over 145 points in October 2023, due to Italy's improved fiscal situation and political stability under Giorgia Meloni, despite concerns about authoritarianism.
Investor Shift Favors Italy Despite Democratic Concerns
The spread between French and Italian 10-year government bond yields has narrowed to 20 basis points in July 2024, down from over 145 points in October 2023, due to Italy's improved fiscal situation and political stability under Giorgia Meloni, despite concerns about authoritarianism.
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48% Bias Score
Greece's Political Discord: 2015 Council and Eurozone's 25th Anniversary
Greece's 2015 political leaders' council, marked by unity behind Alexis Tsipras, is now contrasted with current disagreements over its interpretation, while the 25th anniversary of its 2000 Eurozone entry highlights the contrasting periods of national unity and discord.
Greece's Political Discord: 2015 Council and Eurozone's 25th Anniversary
Greece's 2015 political leaders' council, marked by unity behind Alexis Tsipras, is now contrasted with current disagreements over its interpretation, while the 25th anniversary of its 2000 Eurozone entry highlights the contrasting periods of national unity and discord.
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56% Bias Score
Eurozone's Stagnant Growth: A Consequence of Prioritizing Competition
Since 2006, the Eurozone's annual growth has averaged only 1%, significantly lagging behind global growth (over 3%), the US (nearly 2%), China (3-4%), and India (6%). This slow growth, stemming from the EU's prioritization of competition over proactive economic policies, risks further marginalizing ...
Eurozone's Stagnant Growth: A Consequence of Prioritizing Competition
Since 2006, the Eurozone's annual growth has averaged only 1%, significantly lagging behind global growth (over 3%), the US (nearly 2%), China (3-4%), and India (6%). This slow growth, stemming from the EU's prioritization of competition over proactive economic policies, risks further marginalizing ...
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60% Bias Score
Spain's Job Creation: Fact vs. Claim
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez inaccurately claimed Spain created half of the Eurozone's new jobs; Eurostat data reveals Spain's contribution was 25.3%, although it led the Eurozone in job creation during this period.
Spain's Job Creation: Fact vs. Claim
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez inaccurately claimed Spain created half of the Eurozone's new jobs; Eurostat data reveals Spain's contribution was 25.3%, although it led the Eurozone in job creation during this period.
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36% Bias Score
Spain's Job Creation: Fact vs. Claim
In Q1 2025, Spain created 454,000 jobs, exceeding other Eurozone nations, but its contribution was 25%, not 50% as claimed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; despite this, Spain's GDP surpasses France, Germany, and Italy.
Spain's Job Creation: Fact vs. Claim
In Q1 2025, Spain created 454,000 jobs, exceeding other Eurozone nations, but its contribution was 25%, not 50% as claimed by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez; despite this, Spain's GDP surpasses France, Germany, and Italy.
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40% Bias Score
French Inflation Rises to 1% in June
French consumer prices rose 1% year-on-year in June, up from 0.7% in May, driven by a rebound in services and energy prices, while food prices remained stable and manufactured goods prices slightly increased. The underlying inflation is 1.2%.
French Inflation Rises to 1% in June
French consumer prices rose 1% year-on-year in June, up from 0.7% in May, driven by a rebound in services and energy prices, while food prices remained stable and manufactured goods prices slightly increased. The underlying inflation is 1.2%.
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16% Bias Score
Bulgaria to Adopt Euro in 2026 Despite Public Opposition
Following the approval of EU finance ministers, Bulgaria will join the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, adopting the Euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1.95583 Leva to 1 Euro, despite significant public opposition and a history of delays due to inflation concerns and political instability.
Bulgaria to Adopt Euro in 2026 Despite Public Opposition
Following the approval of EU finance ministers, Bulgaria will join the Eurozone on January 1, 2026, adopting the Euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1.95583 Leva to 1 Euro, despite significant public opposition and a history of delays due to inflation concerns and political instability.
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36% Bias Score
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