Collapse of German Coalition: Habeck's Future Uncertain
Robert Habeck, Germany's former Vice Chancellor and Green Party leader, lost his position following the collapse of the governing coalition in early November 2023 due to disagreements over the ambitious "Heating Act" and broader economic policies, leading to snap elections in February 2024.
Collapse of German Coalition: Habeck's Future Uncertain
Robert Habeck, Germany's former Vice Chancellor and Green Party leader, lost his position following the collapse of the governing coalition in early November 2023 due to disagreements over the ambitious "Heating Act" and broader economic policies, leading to snap elections in February 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Shirin David Opposes AfD, Advocates for Women in Leadership
German popstar Shirin David publicly opposed the AfD party before the German federal election, citing her values of feminism, self-determination, and democracy, while also openly discussing her bisexuality and advocating for more women in leadership positions; her new album,"Schlau aber blond," was ...
Shirin David Opposes AfD, Advocates for Women in Leadership
German popstar Shirin David publicly opposed the AfD party before the German federal election, citing her values of feminism, self-determination, and democracy, while also openly discussing her bisexuality and advocating for more women in leadership positions; her new album,"Schlau aber blond," was ...
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64% Bias Score
German Coalition Challenges: CDU/CSU Faces Difficult Path to Power
Germany's CDU/CSU faces difficulty forming a post-election coalition due to strained relations with the SPD and limited alternative options; recent Bundestag sessions show heightened partisan conflict between Chancellor Scholz and opposition leader Merz.
German Coalition Challenges: CDU/CSU Faces Difficult Path to Power
Germany's CDU/CSU faces difficulty forming a post-election coalition due to strained relations with the SPD and limited alternative options; recent Bundestag sessions show heightened partisan conflict between Chancellor Scholz and opposition leader Merz.
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48% Bias Score
German Youth Vote Shift: Leftward Trend Among Women
A Forsa poll shows 19% of 18–29 year-old German voters support the Left and Green parties, a significant increase from the 26% combined support for left-leaning parties among 16–24 year-olds in the 2024 European elections; 17% still favor the AfD, but the leftward trend is notable among young women.
German Youth Vote Shift: Leftward Trend Among Women
A Forsa poll shows 19% of 18–29 year-old German voters support the Left and Green parties, a significant increase from the 26% combined support for left-leaning parties among 16–24 year-olds in the 2024 European elections; 17% still favor the AfD, but the leftward trend is notable among young women.
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64% Bias Score
Merz's Asylum Bill: A Turning Point for German Politics
Friedrich Merz's controversial asylum bill passed the German Bundestag with the support of the far-right AfD on January 29th, breaking a long-standing political norm and potentially reshaping Germany's political future.
Merz's Asylum Bill: A Turning Point for German Politics
Friedrich Merz's controversial asylum bill passed the German Bundestag with the support of the far-right AfD on January 29th, breaking a long-standing political norm and potentially reshaping Germany's political future.
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40% Bias Score
German Election: Scholz and Merz Clash Over Migration, Economy, and Europe
Germany's upcoming election is marked by intense debate between Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and challenger Friedrich Merz (Union) over migration, economic policy, and Europe's future, with Scholz accusing Merz of risking European unity and Merz criticizing the current government's handling of the econom...
German Election: Scholz and Merz Clash Over Migration, Economy, and Europe
Germany's upcoming election is marked by intense debate between Chancellor Scholz (SPD) and challenger Friedrich Merz (Union) over migration, economic policy, and Europe's future, with Scholz accusing Merz of risking European unity and Merz criticizing the current government's handling of the econom...
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60% Bias Score
Germany Heads to the Polls Amidst Tight Race and Rising Far-Right Influence
Germany's federal election on February 23rd features a tight race between the conservatives (29%), the AfD (21%), and the SPD (16%), with key issues including the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, and the far-right's growing influence.
Germany Heads to the Polls Amidst Tight Race and Rising Far-Right Influence
Germany's federal election on February 23rd features a tight race between the conservatives (29%), the AfD (21%), and the SPD (16%), with key issues including the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, and the far-right's growing influence.
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52% Bias Score
Berlin's "Burger Dialog": Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians
In Berlin, a "Burger Dialog" event saw politicians from CDU, SPD, and Greens debate issues with Gen Z influencers, highlighting generational communication differences and policy priorities, including mental health concerns and election choices among young voters.
Berlin's "Burger Dialog": Gen Z Influencers Question German Politicians
In Berlin, a "Burger Dialog" event saw politicians from CDU, SPD, and Greens debate issues with Gen Z influencers, highlighting generational communication differences and policy priorities, including mental health concerns and election choices among young voters.
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44% Bias Score
German Parties' Differing Approaches to Combatting Violence Against Women
Germany's SPD, Green, and Left parties propose stronger legislation against violence against women, including a "yes means yes" law, while the Left party advocates for free support services and prioritizes women's safety over fathers' rights, unlike other parties.
German Parties' Differing Approaches to Combatting Violence Against Women
Germany's SPD, Green, and Left parties propose stronger legislation against violence against women, including a "yes means yes" law, while the Left party advocates for free support services and prioritizes women's safety over fathers' rights, unlike other parties.
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40% Bias Score
Merz on Immigration: CDU Leads in Polls Ahead of German Election
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz stated that Germany has long been a country of immigration, emphasizing the need to control immigration into social systems while enabling it in the job market; a recent YouGov poll shows CDU/CSU leading with 29% support ahead of the election.
Merz on Immigration: CDU Leads in Polls Ahead of German Election
CDU chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz stated that Germany has long been a country of immigration, emphasizing the need to control immigration into social systems while enabling it in the job market; a recent YouGov poll shows CDU/CSU leading with 29% support ahead of the election.
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44% Bias Score
German Election Debate Highlights Sharp Policy Divisions
Germany's final pre-election parliamentary debate saw Chancellor Scholz and opposition leader Merz clashing over asylum policies, economic management, and European unity, while other party leaders highlighted concerns about the AfD's rise, climate change, and economic stagnation.
German Election Debate Highlights Sharp Policy Divisions
Germany's final pre-election parliamentary debate saw Chancellor Scholz and opposition leader Merz clashing over asylum policies, economic management, and European unity, while other party leaders highlighted concerns about the AfD's rise, climate change, and economic stagnation.
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52% Bias Score
German Election Polls Show Union Bloc Leading, Scholz Attacks Merz
Recent polls show the Union bloc leading Germany's election race with 28-34% support, followed by the AfD (20-22%), and the SPD (15-18%). Chancellor Scholz is intensifying attacks on his challenger Merz, highlighting the Union's cooperation with the AfD on a migration plan.
German Election Polls Show Union Bloc Leading, Scholz Attacks Merz
Recent polls show the Union bloc leading Germany's election race with 28-34% support, followed by the AfD (20-22%), and the SPD (15-18%). Chancellor Scholz is intensifying attacks on his challenger Merz, highlighting the Union's cooperation with the AfD on a migration plan.
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64% Bias Score