NRW CDU/FDP Coalition: Blueprint for Federal Government?
The 2017-2022 CDU/FDP coalition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, achieved a surprise majority and implemented policies on economic deregulation and controlled migration; its success is now being used to promote a similar federal coalition, despite the AfD's vote share in NRW almost tripling...
NRW CDU/FDP Coalition: Blueprint for Federal Government?
The 2017-2022 CDU/FDP coalition in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, achieved a surprise majority and implemented policies on economic deregulation and controlled migration; its success is now being used to promote a similar federal coalition, despite the AfD's vote share in NRW almost tripling...
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60% Bias Score
NRW Poll: Majority Favors Non-Schwarz-Grün Federal Coalition
An Infratest dimap poll (Jan 13-16, 2025) of 1150 NRW voters shows that if CDU wins the February 23rd federal election, 31% prefer a CDU/SPD coalition, 24% CDU/Greens; SPD and FDP would face significant losses, while Greens and AfD would gain.
NRW Poll: Majority Favors Non-Schwarz-Grün Federal Coalition
An Infratest dimap poll (Jan 13-16, 2025) of 1150 NRW voters shows that if CDU wins the February 23rd federal election, 31% prefer a CDU/SPD coalition, 24% CDU/Greens; SPD and FDP would face significant losses, while Greens and AfD would gain.
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36% Bias Score
FDP Demands Postponement of Schleswig-Holstein's Climate Law
The FDP in Schleswig-Holstein is demanding a postponement of the state's amended energy transition and climate protection law due to concerns about its economic impact on private households and municipalities, criticizing unrealistic targets and excessive bureaucracy. The law aims for climate neutra...
FDP Demands Postponement of Schleswig-Holstein's Climate Law
The FDP in Schleswig-Holstein is demanding a postponement of the state's amended energy transition and climate protection law due to concerns about its economic impact on private households and municipalities, criticizing unrealistic targets and excessive bureaucracy. The law aims for climate neutra...
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52% Bias Score
Lindner Blames Climate Policy for Germany's Economic Weakness
FDP leader Christian Lindner launched his party's campaign for the upcoming German Bundestag elections on January 25th in Potsdam, blaming Germany's economic struggles on ideological climate policies and excessive bureaucracy, and warning of potential damage to democracy. The event had low attendanc...
Lindner Blames Climate Policy for Germany's Economic Weakness
FDP leader Christian Lindner launched his party's campaign for the upcoming German Bundestag elections on January 25th in Potsdam, blaming Germany's economic struggles on ideological climate policies and excessive bureaucracy, and warning of potential damage to democracy. The event had low attendanc...
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52% Bias Score
Germany's Bundestag Election: Polls Show Union Ahead, AfD Rises
With 47 days until the German Bundestag elections, the campaign is marked by broken agreements, rising AfD popularity, and shifting coalition possibilities, according to recent polls and statements from party leaders.
Germany's Bundestag Election: Polls Show Union Ahead, AfD Rises
With 47 days until the German Bundestag elections, the campaign is marked by broken agreements, rising AfD popularity, and shifting coalition possibilities, according to recent polls and statements from party leaders.
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56% Bias Score
Lindner Calls for Self-Reliance and Innovation at FDP Epiphany Meeting
FDP leader Christian Lindner addressed his party at their Epiphany meeting in Stuttgart, urging them to focus on the upcoming election and emphasizing the need for policies promoting self-reliance and innovation to combat public anxieties and the perceived influence of Elon Musk on the German electi...
Lindner Calls for Self-Reliance and Innovation at FDP Epiphany Meeting
FDP leader Christian Lindner addressed his party at their Epiphany meeting in Stuttgart, urging them to focus on the upcoming election and emphasizing the need for policies promoting self-reliance and innovation to combat public anxieties and the perceived influence of Elon Musk on the German electi...
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg's Budget Faces Billions in Potential Losses Due to Party Tax Cut Plans
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44% Bias Score
NRW Voters Favor CDU-SPD Coalition in Hypothetical Election Scenario
A new Infratest dimap poll shows that 31 percent of North Rhine-Westphalia voters prefer a CDU-SPD coalition, while 24 percent support CDU-Greens, if the CDU wins the February 23rd federal election; the poll, conducted January 13-16, 2025, surveyed 1150 people and projects significant losses for the...
NRW Voters Favor CDU-SPD Coalition in Hypothetical Election Scenario
A new Infratest dimap poll shows that 31 percent of North Rhine-Westphalia voters prefer a CDU-SPD coalition, while 24 percent support CDU-Greens, if the CDU wins the February 23rd federal election; the poll, conducted January 13-16, 2025, surveyed 1150 people and projects significant losses for the...
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44% Bias Score
German Election: Three Parties Face Steep Climb to Bundestag
Three German political parties—the Left Party, FDP, and Sahra Wagenknecht's new alliance—are struggling to surpass the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in upcoming elections, potentially creating a multi-party coalition government and impacting German politics.
German Election: Three Parties Face Steep Climb to Bundestag
Three German political parties—the Left Party, FDP, and Sahra Wagenknecht's new alliance—are struggling to surpass the 5% threshold for Bundestag representation in upcoming elections, potentially creating a multi-party coalition government and impacting German politics.
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg FDP Aims for 7%+ in Upcoming Election
In the upcoming March 2nd Hamburg parliamentary election, the FDP, aiming for over 7% of the vote, centers its campaign on top candidate Katarina Blume, emphasizing local achievements and specific policies in key areas like education and economy, mirroring their 6.4% success in summer district elect...
Hamburg FDP Aims for 7%+ in Upcoming Election
In the upcoming March 2nd Hamburg parliamentary election, the FDP, aiming for over 7% of the vote, centers its campaign on top candidate Katarina Blume, emphasizing local achievements and specific policies in key areas like education and economy, mirroring their 6.4% success in summer district elect...
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48% Bias Score
FDP Seeks Electoral Rebound Amidst Internal Divisions and Coalition Fallout
Facing low poll numbers (3-5%) after leaving Germany's coalition government, the FDP, led by Christian Lindner, is strategizing for the upcoming election, attempting to differentiate its platform from the CDU/CSU while addressing internal criticism and recent controversies.
FDP Seeks Electoral Rebound Amidst Internal Divisions and Coalition Fallout
Facing low poll numbers (3-5%) after leaving Germany's coalition government, the FDP, led by Christian Lindner, is strategizing for the upcoming election, attempting to differentiate its platform from the CDU/CSU while addressing internal criticism and recent controversies.
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52% Bias Score
Chainsaw Symbolism Highlights FDP's Deregulation Push at Party Convention
Mark Hohensee, head of the Young Liberals in southwest Germany, brought a chainsaw to the FDP party convention in Fellbach to symbolize deregulation, but security concerns prevented its on-stage use despite prior permission and safety measures.
Chainsaw Symbolism Highlights FDP's Deregulation Push at Party Convention
Mark Hohensee, head of the Young Liberals in southwest Germany, brought a chainsaw to the FDP party convention in Fellbach to symbolize deregulation, but security concerns prevented its on-stage use despite prior permission and safety measures.
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52% Bias Score