Orbán's Controversial EU Presidency: Nationalism, Russia Ties, and EU Divisions
Viktor Orbán's six-month presidency of the EU Council (July-December 2024) was marked by controversial initiatives, including a Moscow visit, a proposed 'Christmas truce' in Ukraine, and the launch of the 'Make Europe Great Again' project, creating divisions within the EU and highlighting the growin...
Orbán's Controversial EU Presidency: Nationalism, Russia Ties, and EU Divisions
Viktor Orbán's six-month presidency of the EU Council (July-December 2024) was marked by controversial initiatives, including a Moscow visit, a proposed 'Christmas truce' in Ukraine, and the launch of the 'Make Europe Great Again' project, creating divisions within the EU and highlighting the growin...
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60% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Stirs German Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on his social media platform X on Friday, potentially influencing the upcoming February 23rd elections; mainstream parties have rejected coalition with the AfD; the German government noted the statement.
Musk's AfD Endorsement Stirs German Election Controversy
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party on his social media platform X on Friday, potentially influencing the upcoming February 23rd elections; mainstream parties have rejected coalition with the AfD; the German government noted the statement.
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60% Bias Score
Musk's AfD Endorsement Fuels Concerns Ahead of German Election
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party, currently polling at 19% and classified as extremist in some states, raises concerns about foreign influence on the upcoming German federal election, especially given similar donations to a UK party and warnings of disinformation campaign...
Musk's AfD Endorsement Fuels Concerns Ahead of German Election
Elon Musk's public support for Germany's far-right AfD party, currently polling at 19% and classified as extremist in some states, raises concerns about foreign influence on the upcoming German federal election, especially given similar donations to a UK party and warnings of disinformation campaign...
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64% Bias Score
"Austrian Parliament Revokes Immunity of Far-Right Leader Kickl Amidst Perjury Probe"
"Austrian lawmakers lifted the parliamentary immunity of far-right FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, enabling an investigation into alleged false testimony regarding the use of public funds for media campaigns during his time as Interior Minister (2017-2019). The move follows September's election where FPÖ'...
"Austrian Parliament Revokes Immunity of Far-Right Leader Kickl Amidst Perjury Probe"
"Austrian lawmakers lifted the parliamentary immunity of far-right FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl, enabling an investigation into alleged false testimony regarding the use of public funds for media campaigns during his time as Interior Minister (2017-2019). The move follows September's election where FPÖ'...
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48% Bias Score
Romania Cancels Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's presidential election was canceled after allegations of massive Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, who used TikTok to garner support, exploiting widespread public discontent.
Romania Cancels Election Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's presidential election was canceled after allegations of massive Russian interference promoting a far-right candidate, Calin Georgescu, who used TikTok to garner support, exploiting widespread public discontent.
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44% Bias Score
"Netherlands Imposes Temporary Border Controls Amidst Immigration Concerns"
"The Netherlands has implemented six-month border controls targeting specific flights at risk of illegal immigration and cross-border crime, raising concerns among border municipalities while the PVV leader supports the Israeli government."
"Netherlands Imposes Temporary Border Controls Amidst Immigration Concerns"
"The Netherlands has implemented six-month border controls targeting specific flights at risk of illegal immigration and cross-border crime, raising concerns among border municipalities while the PVV leader supports the Israeli government."
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60% Bias Score
European Far-Right Parties Exploit Pro-Israel Stance for Political Gain
European far-right parties, including Germany's AfD, France's National Rally, and Sweden's Sweden Democrats, utilize pro-Israel statements to improve their public image and advance anti-immigration policies, despite harboring antisemitic views; this calculated strategy, while gaining electoral succe...
European Far-Right Parties Exploit Pro-Israel Stance for Political Gain
European far-right parties, including Germany's AfD, France's National Rally, and Sweden's Sweden Democrats, utilize pro-Israel statements to improve their public image and advance anti-immigration policies, despite harboring antisemitic views; this calculated strategy, while gaining electoral succe...
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64% Bias Score
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD, Potentially Influencing Upcoming Election
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party as "the only one that can save Germany," potentially influencing the February 23rd election following the collapse of Germany's coalition government; he also recently met with Nigel Farage, who is seeking his financial support.
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD, Potentially Influencing Upcoming Election
Elon Musk endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party as "the only one that can save Germany," potentially influencing the February 23rd election following the collapse of Germany's coalition government; he also recently met with Nigel Farage, who is seeking his financial support.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Government's Shifting Stance on Assad and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Dutch government initially condemned Bashar al-Assad's actions in Syria, but right-wing parties like the PVV later supported him, coinciding with a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment; this led to tragic consequences for Syrian refugees like Mazen al-Hamada.
Dutch Government's Shifting Stance on Assad and the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Dutch government initially condemned Bashar al-Assad's actions in Syria, but right-wing parties like the PVV later supported him, coinciding with a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment; this led to tragic consequences for Syrian refugees like Mazen al-Hamada.
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52% Bias Score
AfD's Krah to Challenge CDU in German Bundestag Election
Maxmilian Krah, an AfD member of the European Parliament facing multiple controversies, including alleged ties to Russia and China and statements downplaying the Nazi SS, will run for the Bundestag in the Chemnitzer Umland – Erzgebirgskreis II constituency, challenging the seat of CDU politician Mar...
AfD's Krah to Challenge CDU in German Bundestag Election
Maxmilian Krah, an AfD member of the European Parliament facing multiple controversies, including alleged ties to Russia and China and statements downplaying the Nazi SS, will run for the Bundestag in the Chemnitzer Umland – Erzgebirgskreis II constituency, challenging the seat of CDU politician Mar...
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40% Bias Score
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellorship
Alice Weidel, AfD's lead candidate for Chancellor, aims to revive Germany's economy, implement climate transition, and curb immigration; her nomination, while unlikely to win the chancellorship, signals the growing influence of the far-right party in Germany.
AfD Nominates Weidel for Chancellorship
Alice Weidel, AfD's lead candidate for Chancellor, aims to revive Germany's economy, implement climate transition, and curb immigration; her nomination, while unlikely to win the chancellorship, signals the growing influence of the far-right party in Germany.
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40% Bias Score
Romania Annuls Presidential Election Amid Allegations of Russian Interference and Illegal Campaign Financing
Following the annulment of Romania's presidential election due to alleged Russian interference, prosecutors raided properties linked to Bogdan Peschir, suspected of illegally financing Calin Georgescu's campaign via TikTok, involving $381,000 in payments for promoting Georgescu's content, leading to...
Romania Annuls Presidential Election Amid Allegations of Russian Interference and Illegal Campaign Financing
Following the annulment of Romania's presidential election due to alleged Russian interference, prosecutors raided properties linked to Bogdan Peschir, suspected of illegally financing Calin Georgescu's campaign via TikTok, involving $381,000 in payments for promoting Georgescu's content, leading to...
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56% Bias Score