Russia's Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Russia is employing sophisticated disinformation campaigns—including the Storm-1516, Doppelgänger, and Matryoshka operations—to discredit centrist parties, promote the AfD, and sow public uncertainty using fabricated stories and social media manipulation, w...
Russia's Disinformation Campaign Targets German Elections
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, Russia is employing sophisticated disinformation campaigns—including the Storm-1516, Doppelgänger, and Matryoshka operations—to discredit centrist parties, promote the AfD, and sow public uncertainty using fabricated stories and social media manipulation, w...
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48% Bias Score
Alice Weidel and AfD's Rise in German Politics
Alice Weidel, AfD's lead candidate for German Chancellor, is causing a stir with her extreme-right views and provocative statements, garnering support from unexpected figures like Elon Musk and J.D. Vance, resulting in a doubling of AfD's poll numbers to 21% compared to 2021.
Alice Weidel and AfD's Rise in German Politics
Alice Weidel, AfD's lead candidate for German Chancellor, is causing a stir with her extreme-right views and provocative statements, garnering support from unexpected figures like Elon Musk and J.D. Vance, resulting in a doubling of AfD's poll numbers to 21% compared to 2021.
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68% Bias Score
Germany Election: Merz Poised for Victory, US-German Relations Tested
Days before Germany's general election, polls show the CDU's Friedrich Merz leading, potentially forming a coalition with the SDP and Greens. The election's outcome will significantly impact Germany's foreign policy, especially regarding the US and EU, as well as its domestic economic and immigratio...
Germany Election: Merz Poised for Victory, US-German Relations Tested
Days before Germany's general election, polls show the CDU's Friedrich Merz leading, potentially forming a coalition with the SDP and Greens. The election's outcome will significantly impact Germany's foreign policy, especially regarding the US and EU, as well as its domestic economic and immigratio...
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56% Bias Score
AfD's Rise in Eastern Germany: Socio-economic Factors and Historical Context
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the far-right AfD party is poised to become the second-largest party nationally, with projections indicating it will be the largest party in all five eastern German states, fueled by socio-economic factors and historical context.
AfD's Rise in Eastern Germany: Socio-economic Factors and Historical Context
Ahead of Germany's February 23rd election, the far-right AfD party is poised to become the second-largest party nationally, with projections indicating it will be the largest party in all five eastern German states, fueled by socio-economic factors and historical context.
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32% Bias Score
Left Party's Resurgence Led by Heidi Reichinnek
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's lead candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, leading to overflowing rallies, record membership numbers exceeding 91,000, and strong poll results (5-9%), largely due to her successful social media strategy and strong stance against right-wing po...
Left Party's Resurgence Led by Heidi Reichinnek
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's lead candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, leading to overflowing rallies, record membership numbers exceeding 91,000, and strong poll results (5-9%), largely due to her successful social media strategy and strong stance against right-wing po...
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60% Bias Score
Musk's Misinformation Campaign Fuels German Election
Elon Musk, advisor to US President Trump, endorsed Germany's AfD party during its federal election campaign, spreading misinformation on X (formerly Twitter) regarding EU election interference and crime statistics; this amplified false claims and raises concerns about his influence.
Musk's Misinformation Campaign Fuels German Election
Elon Musk, advisor to US President Trump, endorsed Germany's AfD party during its federal election campaign, spreading misinformation on X (formerly Twitter) regarding EU election interference and crime statistics; this amplified false claims and raises concerns about his influence.
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16% Bias Score
Left Party's Reichinnek: A Pop Star in German Politics
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's 37-year-old top candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, drawing large crowds at rallies and gaining significant social media traction, contrasting sharply with the party's recent struggles and leading to a potential shift in the German politica...
Left Party's Reichinnek: A Pop Star in German Politics
Heidi Reichinnek, the Left party's 37-year-old top candidate, is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity, drawing large crowds at rallies and gaining significant social media traction, contrasting sharply with the party's recent struggles and leading to a potential shift in the German politica...
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56% Bias Score
German Asylum Policy Tightened Amidst Controversial AfD Alliance
In late January, Germany's Bundestag passed stricter asylum policies with the support of CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, prompting warnings from churches about democratic backsliding, while public opinion remains divided, with a survey showing growing concerns about free speech.
German Asylum Policy Tightened Amidst Controversial AfD Alliance
In late January, Germany's Bundestag passed stricter asylum policies with the support of CDU/CSU, FDP, and AfD, prompting warnings from churches about democratic backsliding, while public opinion remains divided, with a survey showing growing concerns about free speech.
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40% Bias Score
Die Linke's Surprise Surge in German Polls
Days before the German federal elections, Die Linke party is experiencing an unexpected rise in polls, driven by Heidi Reichineck's TikTok fame and a new political style; the party's membership increased to 91,000, exceeding 5% in recent polls.
Die Linke's Surprise Surge in German Polls
Days before the German federal elections, Die Linke party is experiencing an unexpected rise in polls, driven by Heidi Reichineck's TikTok fame and a new political style; the party's membership increased to 91,000, exceeding 5% in recent polls.
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52% Bias Score
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in German Election
The December 2022 Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, fueled anti-migrant sentiment, influencing the upcoming election's focus on migration, security, and the economy, with one in three voters undecided.
Magdeburg Attack Fuels Anti-Migrant Sentiment in German Election
The December 2022 Christmas market attack in Magdeburg, Germany, fueled anti-migrant sentiment, influencing the upcoming election's focus on migration, security, and the economy, with one in three voters undecided.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Election: Immigration Takes Center Stage Amidst Shifting Policies
Germany's upcoming election has placed immigration at its center, with parties shifting towards stricter policies after recent migrant-perpetrated attacks like the one in Munich. This represents a turning point away from Germany's previous "Willkommenskultur" and impacts both the integration of curr...
Germany's Election: Immigration Takes Center Stage Amidst Shifting Policies
Germany's upcoming election has placed immigration at its center, with parties shifting towards stricter policies after recent migrant-perpetrated attacks like the one in Munich. This represents a turning point away from Germany's previous "Willkommenskultur" and impacts both the integration of curr...
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52% Bias Score
German Elections: African Diaspora's Political Engagement and Concerns
German citizens of African origin are actively participating in the upcoming February 23rd Bundestag elections, with members of organizations like Move Global and ADAN engaging in political discourse and advocating for diversity and integration within German society, expressing concerns about the ri...
German Elections: African Diaspora's Political Engagement and Concerns
German citizens of African origin are actively participating in the upcoming February 23rd Bundestag elections, with members of organizations like Move Global and ADAN engaging in political discourse and advocating for diversity and integration within German society, expressing concerns about the ri...
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32% Bias Score