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Fernis to Succeed Deceased Rhineland-Palatinate Justice Minister
Following the unexpected death of Justice Minister Herbert Mertin, Philipp Fernis, the FDP's parliamentary group leader, will become his successor. Fernis, a lawyer and former state secretary, aims to continue in this role beyond the upcoming March 2026 state election; his replacement as parliamenta...
Fernis to Succeed Deceased Rhineland-Palatinate Justice Minister
Following the unexpected death of Justice Minister Herbert Mertin, Philipp Fernis, the FDP's parliamentary group leader, will become his successor. Fernis, a lawyer and former state secretary, aims to continue in this role beyond the upcoming March 2026 state election; his replacement as parliamenta...
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36% Bias Score


FDP Appoints New Justice Minister, Unifies Leadership
Following internal party disputes, the Rhineland-Palatinate FDP appointed Philipp Fernis as the new Justice Minister and Daniela Schmitt as the sole candidate for state chairwoman, aiming to unify the party before the 2026 state election.
FDP Appoints New Justice Minister, Unifies Leadership
Following internal party disputes, the Rhineland-Palatinate FDP appointed Philipp Fernis as the new Justice Minister and Daniela Schmitt as the sole candidate for state chairwoman, aiming to unify the party before the 2026 state election.
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48% Bias Score


Fernis Withdraws from Rhineland-Palatinate FDP Leadership Race
Philipp Fernis, FDP parliamentary leader in Rhineland-Palatinate, will not challenge Minister of Economic Affairs Daniela Schmitt for the state leadership on April 5th, leaving her as the sole declared candidate after recent internal conflicts following Volker Wissing's departure and the upcoming no...
Fernis Withdraws from Rhineland-Palatinate FDP Leadership Race
Philipp Fernis, FDP parliamentary leader in Rhineland-Palatinate, will not challenge Minister of Economic Affairs Daniela Schmitt for the state leadership on April 5th, leaving her as the sole declared candidate after recent internal conflicts following Volker Wissing's departure and the upcoming no...
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32% Bias Score


Promny Contests for FDP State Chairmanship in Hesse
Moritz Promny, Hesse FDP's general secretary since 2019, is running for the state chairmanship against Frankfurt's Thorsten Lieb on April 26th, aiming to leverage his experience in reviving the party after the 2013 electoral losses.
Promny Contests for FDP State Chairmanship in Hesse
Moritz Promny, Hesse FDP's general secretary since 2019, is running for the state chairmanship against Frankfurt's Thorsten Lieb on April 26th, aiming to leverage his experience in reviving the party after the 2013 electoral losses.
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52% Bias Score


German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Sets Precedent for Future Levies
The German Federal Constitutional Court dismissed a constitutional complaint against the solidarity surcharge (Soli), ruling that it does not violate the Basic Law and clarifying future rules for such supplementary levies; the court cited ongoing reunification-related costs as justification.
German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Sets Precedent for Future Levies
The German Federal Constitutional Court dismissed a constitutional complaint against the solidarity surcharge (Soli), ruling that it does not violate the Basic Law and clarifying future rules for such supplementary levies; the court cited ongoing reunification-related costs as justification.
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40% Bias Score


FDP Reevaluates Strategy After Crushing Election Losses
Following substantial losses in the recent German federal election, the FDP is undergoing a leadership transition, with Christian Dürr replacing the previous leader. The party lost over 2.2 million votes to the CDU and AfD, prompting an internal reevaluation of its strategic direction, particularly ...
FDP Reevaluates Strategy After Crushing Election Losses
Following substantial losses in the recent German federal election, the FDP is undergoing a leadership transition, with Christian Dürr replacing the previous leader. The party lost over 2.2 million votes to the CDU and AfD, prompting an internal reevaluation of its strategic direction, particularly ...
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44% Bias Score

Fernis to Succeed Mertin as Rhineland-Palatinate Justice Minister
Following the death of Justice Minister Herbert Mertin, FDP parliamentary group leader Philipp Fernis will succeed him; this decision comes after an internal power struggle within the party, with Fernis eventually supporting the candidacy of Daniela Schmitt for state chairwoman.

Fernis to Succeed Mertin as Rhineland-Palatinate Justice Minister
Following the death of Justice Minister Herbert Mertin, FDP parliamentary group leader Philipp Fernis will succeed him; this decision comes after an internal power struggle within the party, with Fernis eventually supporting the candidacy of Daniela Schmitt for state chairwoman.
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36% Bias Score

Fernis to Succeed Deceased Rhineland-Palatinate Justice Minister
Following the death of Rhineland-Palatinate's Justice Minister Herbert Mertin, FDP state parliamentary group leader Philipp Fernis will succeed him; he served as state secretary under Mertin and aims to continue after the 2026 state election.

Fernis to Succeed Deceased Rhineland-Palatinate Justice Minister
Following the death of Rhineland-Palatinate's Justice Minister Herbert Mertin, FDP state parliamentary group leader Philipp Fernis will succeed him; he served as state secretary under Mertin and aims to continue after the 2026 state election.
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44% Bias Score

Fernis Withdraws from Rhineland-Palatinate FDP Leadership Race
Philipp Fernis, Rhineland-Palatinate FDP parliamentary leader, won't challenge Economics Minister Daniela Schmitt for the party leadership on April 5th, following internal divisions and Volker Wissing's departure; the party will also choose a new justice minister.

Fernis Withdraws from Rhineland-Palatinate FDP Leadership Race
Philipp Fernis, Rhineland-Palatinate FDP parliamentary leader, won't challenge Economics Minister Daniela Schmitt for the party leadership on April 5th, following internal divisions and Volker Wissing's departure; the party will also choose a new justice minister.
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32% Bias Score

Schmitt Denies Favoritism Amidst ISB Funding and Delegation Trip Accusations
Rhineland-Palatinate's Economics Minister Daniela Schmitt (FDP) faces accusations of favoritism towards her husband, an entrepreneur, involving ISB funding and participation in ministry delegations; she denies wrongdoing, but the controversy comes before a crucial FDP leadership election.

Schmitt Denies Favoritism Amidst ISB Funding and Delegation Trip Accusations
Rhineland-Palatinate's Economics Minister Daniela Schmitt (FDP) faces accusations of favoritism towards her husband, an entrepreneur, involving ISB funding and participation in ministry delegations; she denies wrongdoing, but the controversy comes before a crucial FDP leadership election.
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56% Bias Score

Wissing Blames FDP for Coalition Collapse, Warns Against Germany Ticket Cancellation
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing blames the FDP's clientele politics and slow transition to government for the November 2024 collapse of the traffic light coalition, citing internal conflicts over priorities and warning against ending the successful Germany Ticket.

Wissing Blames FDP for Coalition Collapse, Warns Against Germany Ticket Cancellation
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing blames the FDP's clientele politics and slow transition to government for the November 2024 collapse of the traffic light coalition, citing internal conflicts over priorities and warning against ending the successful Germany Ticket.
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52% Bias Score

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Court Rejects FDP Challenge to Debt Brake Reform
The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state constitutional court rejected the FDP's attempt to block the state government's support for the federal debt brake reform in the Bundesrat, citing the government's independent authority in federal votes. This follows similar failures by FDP factions in other German s...

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Court Rejects FDP Challenge to Debt Brake Reform
The Mecklenburg-Vorpommern state constitutional court rejected the FDP's attempt to block the state government's support for the federal debt brake reform in the Bundesrat, citing the government's independent authority in federal votes. This follows similar failures by FDP factions in other German s...
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40% Bias Score
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