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NYT Backs Merz Amidst AfD's Rise in Germany
The New York Times unexpectedly backs German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, fearing the AfD's rise fueled by Angela Merkel's immigration policies and established parties' failures to address voter concerns, urging Merz to tackle economic stagnation and immigration to prevent further right-wing populist ...
NYT Backs Merz Amidst AfD's Rise in Germany
The New York Times unexpectedly backs German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, fearing the AfD's rise fueled by Angela Merkel's immigration policies and established parties' failures to address voter concerns, urging Merz to tackle economic stagnation and immigration to prevent further right-wing populist ...
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52% Bias Score
Germany Tightens Border Controls, Rejecting Asylum Seekers
On May 15, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a stricter immigration policy, turning away asylum seekers at the border (except pregnant women and children), resulting in a 45% increase in rejected illegal entries in one week compared to the previous week; this is partly due to an ...
Germany Tightens Border Controls, Rejecting Asylum Seekers
On May 15, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt announced a stricter immigration policy, turning away asylum seekers at the border (except pregnant women and children), resulting in a 45% increase in rejected illegal entries in one week compared to the previous week; this is partly due to an ...
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68% Bias Score
Hagel's CDU Faces Challenges in Baden-Württemberg State Election
In Baden-Württemberg, CDU's Hansjörg Hagel faces an uphill battle in the upcoming state election due to low name recognition (only 33% recognition) and unclear policy positions, while the success of his campaign is closely tied to the performance of the new federal government under Chancellor Merz.
Hagel's CDU Faces Challenges in Baden-Württemberg State Election
In Baden-Württemberg, CDU's Hansjörg Hagel faces an uphill battle in the upcoming state election due to low name recognition (only 33% recognition) and unclear policy positions, while the success of his campaign is closely tied to the performance of the new federal government under Chancellor Merz.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Outlines Economic Recovery and Foreign Policy in First Governmental Statement
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented his government's program, focusing on a €500 billion economic recovery plan including infrastructure investment and affordable housing, while also emphasizing strong support for Ukraine and a strengthened European defense partnership.
Merz Outlines Economic Recovery and Foreign Policy in First Governmental Statement
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented his government's program, focusing on a €500 billion economic recovery plan including infrastructure investment and affordable housing, while also emphasizing strong support for Ukraine and a strengthened European defense partnership.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Rejects Asylum Seekers at Borders Amid Stricter Immigration Policy
Germany has begun rejecting asylum seekers at its borders, turning away 286 out of 365 undocumented entries over two days due to invalid visas, fake documents, or entry suspensions, following Chancellor Merz's vow for permanent border controls and amid pressure from the rising far-right AfD party.
Germany Rejects Asylum Seekers at Borders Amid Stricter Immigration Policy
Germany has begun rejecting asylum seekers at its borders, turning away 286 out of 365 undocumented entries over two days due to invalid visas, fake documents, or entry suspensions, following Chancellor Merz's vow for permanent border controls and amid pressure from the rising far-right AfD party.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Denies National Emergency Declaration Amidst Border Control Controversy
Germany denied reports that Chancellor Merz declared a national emergency to increase border controls, contradicting earlier reports by Die Welt that said Article 72 of the EU treaty would be invoked. The government spokesperson confirmed that this article remains untriggered.
Germany Denies National Emergency Declaration Amidst Border Control Controversy
Germany denied reports that Chancellor Merz declared a national emergency to increase border controls, contradicting earlier reports by Die Welt that said Article 72 of the EU treaty would be invoked. The government spokesperson confirmed that this article remains untriggered.
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44% Bias Score
Macron and Merz Call for Elimination of EU Corporate Sustainability Directive
At the Choose France summit, President Macron and Chancellor Merz called for the complete removal of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), adopted in May 2024, to ease regulatory burdens on businesses, following recent European Parliament elections that saw gains by parties c...
Macron and Merz Call for Elimination of EU Corporate Sustainability Directive
At the Choose France summit, President Macron and Chancellor Merz called for the complete removal of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), adopted in May 2024, to ease regulatory burdens on businesses, following recent European Parliament elections that saw gains by parties c...
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64% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Election: Hagel's Lead Faces Challenges
Manuel Hagel, CDU's 37-year-old candidate, leads in polls for the Baden-Württemberg state election on March 8, 2026, facing a strong challenge from the Greens' Cem Özdemir, whose higher profile and experience could impact the outcome despite the CDU's current advantage.
Baden-Württemberg Election: Hagel's Lead Faces Challenges
Manuel Hagel, CDU's 37-year-old candidate, leads in polls for the Baden-Württemberg state election on March 8, 2026, facing a strong challenge from the Greens' Cem Özdemir, whose higher profile and experience could impact the outcome despite the CDU's current advantage.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Forecasts €80 Billion Tax Revenue Shortfall
Germany's Finance Ministry forecasts a €16 billion annual drop in tax revenue between 2025 and 2029, totaling €80 billion, due to the war in Ukraine, trade conflicts, and an adverse economic climate, necessitating economic growth and fiscal consolidation.
Germany Forecasts €80 Billion Tax Revenue Shortfall
Germany's Finance Ministry forecasts a €16 billion annual drop in tax revenue between 2025 and 2029, totaling €80 billion, due to the war in Ukraine, trade conflicts, and an adverse economic climate, necessitating economic growth and fiscal consolidation.
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44% Bias Score
Merz Outlines Priorities: Economic Recovery, Military Buildup, and Migration Control
Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his first policy address today, outlining priorities on economic recovery, strengthening the Bundeswehr to become Europe's strongest conventional military, managing migration by tightening border controls and increasing deportations, and maintaining ...
Merz Outlines Priorities: Economic Recovery, Military Buildup, and Migration Control
Germany's new Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered his first policy address today, outlining priorities on economic recovery, strengthening the Bundeswehr to become Europe's strongest conventional military, managing migration by tightening border controls and increasing deportations, and maintaining ...
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48% Bias Score
Merz's Difficult Investiture: Internal Divisions Threaten German Government
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced an unprecedented setback during his investiture, failing the first vote due to 18 dissenting or abstaining coalition members, highlighting deep divisions within his party and coalition partners, before securing a majority in a second vote.
Merz's Difficult Investiture: Internal Divisions Threaten German Government
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faced an unprecedented setback during his investiture, failing the first vote due to 18 dissenting or abstaining coalition members, highlighting deep divisions within his party and coalition partners, before securing a majority in a second vote.
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52% Bias Score
Merz Elected Chancellor with Left Party's Support, Sparking Internal CDU/CSU Debate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's election was secured in a second vote with the support of the Left party after an initial failure to garner enough votes, causing controversy and debate within the CDU/CSU about future collaborations.
Merz Elected Chancellor with Left Party's Support, Sparking Internal CDU/CSU Debate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's election was secured in a second vote with the support of the Left party after an initial failure to garner enough votes, causing controversy and debate within the CDU/CSU about future collaborations.
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44% Bias Score
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